Acrata
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Acrata is a fictional character
from DC Comics
who was created as part of the Planet DC annuals event. Her first appearance is in Superman Annual
(vol.) 2 #12 (August 2000). She was created by Oscar Pinto, Giovanni Barberi, and F.G. Haghenbeck. Her signature uniform is a black suit with green stripes at her sides, with the Mayan symbol of night at her forehead.
national. Andrea's father is Bernardo Rojas, a former political leader in Central America who now researches "Prehispanic Cultures" at the Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana
de Mexico. She lives alone with her cat Zapata
.
Acrata specializes in striking against Organized crime
. Every time she catches a perpetrator or helps avert a tragedy, she cites a literary quotation or paints graffiti insulting or challenging the local authorities.
She often works with fellow Mexican superheroes Iman
and El Muerto
. Together with Superman
, the three saved Mexico and the world from total destruction at the hands of a bio-terrorist group led by a Mexican sorcerer named Duran
, who was trying to channel the powers inherent in the ley line
s of Earth.
Acrata was sent an invitation to join the Birds of Prey by Oracle
, but apparently did not take her up on the offer.
At the start of Rise of Eclipso storyline in Justice League of America, Acrata is kidnapped by Eclipso
and is brought under his mental control as part of a plan to build an army of shadow-wielding metahumans. The reserve JLA members are all freed after Eclipso is defeated.
, played by Denise Quiñones
. She first appeared in the episode "Vengeance" and then in the Vengeance Chronicles. The television version has a different back story and different abilities than her comic counterpart. This Acrata possesses super strength, which allows her to make super jumps across the city, and super agility, gained from a heart transplant from one of Smallville's "meteor freaks" (Kryptonite
-mutated residents). She uses her powers to act as the Angel of Vengeance and defend Metropolis
and Suicide Slum
. Although she never goes by the name Acrata, she does mention that it is the name of the organization that her mother worked for, which also targets organized crime. Her appearance in the show is more similar to the character Batman
, who could not appear in the show due to copyright issues. Andrea shares a lot of his backstory and crime-fighting traits. She also uses intimidation and the shadows to her advantage. In addition, the episode she appears in contains many references to Batman. She appears later in the mini-episodes "The Vengeance Chronicles".
Acrata appears in the Superman children's novel, The Shadow Masters, by Paul Kupperberg
published by Capstone Publishers
.
Fictional character
A character is the representation of a person in a narrative work of art . Derived from the ancient Greek word kharaktêr , the earliest use in English, in this sense, dates from the Restoration, although it became widely used after its appearance in Tom Jones in 1749. From this, the sense of...
from DC Comics
DC Comics
DC Comics, Inc. is one of the largest and most successful companies operating in the market for American comic books and related media. It is the publishing unit of DC Entertainment a company of Warner Bros. Entertainment, which itself is owned by Time Warner...
who was created as part of the Planet DC annuals event. Her first appearance is in Superman Annual
Superman
Superman is a fictional comic book superhero appearing in publications by DC Comics, widely considered to be an American cultural icon. Created by American writer Jerry Siegel and Canadian-born American artist Joe Shuster in 1932 while both were living in Cleveland, Ohio, and sold to Detective...
(vol.) 2 #12 (August 2000). She was created by Oscar Pinto, Giovanni Barberi, and F.G. Haghenbeck. Her signature uniform is a black suit with green stripes at her sides, with the Mayan symbol of night at her forehead.
Fictional character biography
Acrata's real name is Andrea Rojas, a MexicanMexico
The United Mexican States , commonly known as Mexico , is a federal constitutional republic in North America. It is bordered on the north by the United States; on the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; on the southeast by Guatemala, Belize, and the Caribbean Sea; and on the east by the Gulf of...
national. Andrea's father is Bernardo Rojas, a former political leader in Central America who now researches "Prehispanic Cultures" at the Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana
Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana
The Metropolitan Autonomous University is a public university located in Mexico City, Mexico...
de Mexico. She lives alone with her cat Zapata
Emiliano Zapata
Emiliano Zapata Salazar was a leading figure in the Mexican Revolution, which broke out in 1910, and which was initially directed against the president Porfirio Díaz. He formed and commanded an important revolutionary force, the Liberation Army of the South, during the Mexican Revolution...
.
Acrata specializes in striking against Organized crime
Organized crime
Organized crime or criminal organizations are transnational, national, or local groupings of highly centralized enterprises run by criminals for the purpose of engaging in illegal activity, most commonly for monetary profit. Some criminal organizations, such as terrorist organizations, are...
. Every time she catches a perpetrator or helps avert a tragedy, she cites a literary quotation or paints graffiti insulting or challenging the local authorities.
She often works with fellow Mexican superheroes Iman
Iman (comics)
Iman , whose real name is Diego Irigoyen, is a fictional superhero from DC Comics who was created as part of the Planet DC annuals event. His first appearance is in Superman Annual 2 #12 . He was created by Oscar Pinto, Giovanni Barberi and F.G. Haghenbeck.-Fictional character biography:Diego...
and El Muerto
El Muerto (DC Comics)
El Muerto is a comic book super-hero in the DC Universe created by Oscar Pinto, Francisco Haghenbeck and Carlo Barberi. His first appearance was in Superman Annual #12.-Fictional character biography:...
. Together with Superman
Superman
Superman is a fictional comic book superhero appearing in publications by DC Comics, widely considered to be an American cultural icon. Created by American writer Jerry Siegel and Canadian-born American artist Joe Shuster in 1932 while both were living in Cleveland, Ohio, and sold to Detective...
, the three saved Mexico and the world from total destruction at the hands of a bio-terrorist group led by a Mexican sorcerer named Duran
Duran (comics)
Duran is a fictional character from DC Comics who was created as part of the Planet DC annuals event. His first appearance is in Superman Annual 2 #12...
, who was trying to channel the powers inherent in the ley line
Ley line
Ley lines are alleged alignments of a number of places of geographical and historical interest, such as ancient monuments and megaliths, natural ridge-tops and water-fords...
s of Earth.
Acrata was sent an invitation to join the Birds of Prey by Oracle
Oracle (comics)
Oracle, in comics, may refer to:*Oracle, an alias used by DC Comics character Barbara Gordon*Oracle. the original alias of the DC Comics character who would be reimagined as Aurakles...
, but apparently did not take her up on the offer.
At the start of Rise of Eclipso storyline in Justice League of America, Acrata is kidnapped by Eclipso
Eclipso
Eclipso is a fictional supervillain in the DC Comics Universe. The character is the incarnation of the Wrath of God and the Angel of Vengeance that turned evil and was replaced by the Spectre...
and is brought under his mental control as part of a plan to build an army of shadow-wielding metahumans. The reserve JLA members are all freed after Eclipso is defeated.
Powers and abilities
Acrata's powers came from an ancient Mayan symbol which represents the shadows in the night, which allows her to teleport whenever in shadow. It is unknown how Andrea came into possession of the symbol. She is also a talented hand-to-hand fighter.In other media
Andrea Rojas has appeared in SmallvilleSmallville (TV series)
Smallville is an American television series developed by writers/producers Alfred Gough and Miles Millar based on the DC Comics character Superman, originally created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster. The television series was initially broadcast by The WB Television Network , premiering on October...
, played by Denise Quiñones
Denise Quiñones
Denise Marie Quiñones August is a Puerto Rican actress and beauty pageant titleholder who was the fourth woman from her country to win the Miss Universe contest...
. She first appeared in the episode "Vengeance" and then in the Vengeance Chronicles. The television version has a different back story and different abilities than her comic counterpart. This Acrata possesses super strength, which allows her to make super jumps across the city, and super agility, gained from a heart transplant from one of Smallville's "meteor freaks" (Kryptonite
Kryptonite
Kryptonite is a fictional material from the Superman mythos —the ore form of a radioactive element from Superman's home planet of Krypton. It is famous for being the ultimate physical weakness of Superman, and the word kryptonite has since become synonymous with an Achilles' heel —the one weakness...
-mutated residents). She uses her powers to act as the Angel of Vengeance and defend Metropolis
Metropolis (comics)
Metropolis is a fictional city that appears in comic books published by DC Comics, and is the home of Superman. Metropolis first appeared by name in Action Comics #16 ....
and Suicide Slum
Suicide Slum
Suicide Slum is a notorious fictional slum in publications from DC Comics. The area was first introduced in the "The Newsboy Legion" feature as a slum in New York City. It was later placed in Superman's city, Metropolis, when the Newsboy Legion was reintroduced...
. Although she never goes by the name Acrata, she does mention that it is the name of the organization that her mother worked for, which also targets organized crime. Her appearance in the show is more similar to the character Batman
Batman
Batman is a fictional character created by the artist Bob Kane and writer Bill Finger. A comic book superhero, Batman first appeared in Detective Comics #27 , and since then has appeared primarily in publications by DC Comics...
, who could not appear in the show due to copyright issues. Andrea shares a lot of his backstory and crime-fighting traits. She also uses intimidation and the shadows to her advantage. In addition, the episode she appears in contains many references to Batman. She appears later in the mini-episodes "The Vengeance Chronicles".
Acrata appears in the Superman children's novel, The Shadow Masters, by Paul Kupperberg
Paul Kupperberg
Paul Kupperberg is a former editor for DC Comics, and a prolific writer of comic books and newspaper strips.-Biography:Kupperberg entered the comics field from comics fandom, as had his brother, writer/artist Alan Kupperberg...
published by Capstone Publishers
Capstone Publishers
Capstone Publishers is a publisher of children’s books and digital products. Capstone focuses on the educational market. They have recently begun selling to the Trade market. Capstone publishes nonfiction, fiction, picture books, interactive books, audio books, literacy programs, and digital media...
.