Anna Fortune
Encyclopedia
Anna Fortune is a fictional character
in the DC Comics
Universe
, a member of the superhero
team the Justice Society of America
. Anna Fortune first appeared in JSA All-Stars #5 (June 2010), and was created by Matthew Sturges
and Freddie Williams II
.
held an interview with Matthew Sturges, the writer of JSA All-Stars, to discuss the series, with one the questions being asked if Anna would be seen more. Sturges said, "Yes. We'll definitely be seeing more of Anna Fortune. I won't say that she's officially a member of the team, but she'll be around, and we'll learn more about her. And her last name is no accident. If there's another character in the DCU named Fortune
, but probably in a different way than you might expect."
, Anna Fortune instantly appeared in the scene and took out a gauntlet and trapped the King of Tears in it. She soon revealed to the team that Dr. Fate sent her to help the team, saying that he once helped her "out of a jam." She then instantly began to calibrate a spell that would transport everyone to the Subtle Realms, which is where an All-Star teammate, Stargirl, was trapped.
Once she cast the spell, chaos ensued as they were brought to the Subtle Realms and when she admitted she got the spell wrong and accidentally released the King of Tears. Anna could not undo her mistake, but helped fight alongside the All-Stars against the King of Tears until Stargirl managed to kill the King of Tears by stabbing it in its heart. When the team returned to their base, Anna joined the team.
While going on a mission to Parador, Atom Smasher asked Anna what her story was and about her connection with Dr. Fate. Anna did not reveal what her story was, and once again stated that Dr. Fate got her out of a jam. She also mentioned that "The only flying machines they have in my day are hot air balloons", suggesting she comes from the past; most likely the 19th or very early 20th century. Following this mission, she had a flirting conversation with Atom Smasher, in which she told him she was "either twenty-six or a hundered and eighty-seven", suggesting her home time period is 1849.
mounted on her gauntlet to fire special cartridges she calls "spellcasings
". These are can-sized, bullet-like projectiles with magical contents.
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...
in the DC Comics
DC Comics
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Universe
DC Universe
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, a member of the superhero
Superhero
A superhero is a type of stock character, possessing "extraordinary or superhuman powers", dedicated to protecting the public. Since the debut of the prototypical superhero Superman in 1938, stories of superheroes — ranging from brief episodic adventures to continuing years-long sagas —...
team the Justice Society of America
Justice Society of America
The Justice Society of America, or JSA, is a DC Comics superhero group, the first team of superheroes in comic book history. Conceived by editor Sheldon Mayer and writer Gardner Fox, the JSA first appeared in All Star Comics #3 ....
. Anna Fortune first appeared in JSA All-Stars #5 (June 2010), and was created by Matthew Sturges
Matthew Sturges
Matthew Sturges is an American writer of comics and fantasy novels.-Biography:Sturges is best known for the Eisner-award nominated Jack of Fables from DC/Vertigo...
and Freddie Williams II
Freddie Williams II
Freddie E. Williams II is an American comic book writer and artist. Best known for his work on DC Comics' Robin, and for working almost entirely in Digital format.-Early life:...
.
Publication history
Anna Fortune first appeared in JSA All-Stars #5 in 2010. She is currently starring in the series.Creation and concept
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held an interview with Matthew Sturges, the writer of JSA All-Stars, to discuss the series, with one the questions being asked if Anna would be seen more. Sturges said, "Yes. We'll definitely be seeing more of Anna Fortune. I won't say that she's officially a member of the team, but she'll be around, and we'll learn more about her. And her last name is no accident. If there's another character in the DCU named Fortune
Amos Fortune (comics)
Amos Fortune is a DC Comics supervillain who first appeared in Justice League of America #6 .-Fictional character biography:...
, but probably in a different way than you might expect."
Fictional character biography
While the JSA All-Stars were struggling in a battle against the King of Tears, a powerful beast summoned by Johnny SorrowJohnny Sorrow
Johnny Sorrow is a fictional character that appears in publications published by DC Comics. The character first appeared in Secret Origins of Super-Villains 80-Page Giant #1 Johnny Sorrow is a fictional character that appears in publications published by DC Comics. The character first appeared in...
, Anna Fortune instantly appeared in the scene and took out a gauntlet and trapped the King of Tears in it. She soon revealed to the team that Dr. Fate sent her to help the team, saying that he once helped her "out of a jam." She then instantly began to calibrate a spell that would transport everyone to the Subtle Realms, which is where an All-Star teammate, Stargirl, was trapped.
Once she cast the spell, chaos ensued as they were brought to the Subtle Realms and when she admitted she got the spell wrong and accidentally released the King of Tears. Anna could not undo her mistake, but helped fight alongside the All-Stars against the King of Tears until Stargirl managed to kill the King of Tears by stabbing it in its heart. When the team returned to their base, Anna joined the team.
While going on a mission to Parador, Atom Smasher asked Anna what her story was and about her connection with Dr. Fate. Anna did not reveal what her story was, and once again stated that Dr. Fate got her out of a jam. She also mentioned that "The only flying machines they have in my day are hot air balloons", suggesting she comes from the past; most likely the 19th or very early 20th century. Following this mission, she had a flirting conversation with Atom Smasher, in which she told him she was "either twenty-six or a hundered and eighty-seven", suggesting her home time period is 1849.
Powers and abilities
Anna Fortune has displayed an intermediate skill with magic. She has knowledge of multiple spells, though she isn't always adept at casting them. Some of her more successful demonstrated abilities include flight and healing. Often, she will use the launcherGrenade launcher
A grenade launcher or grenade discharger is a weapon that launches a grenade with more accuracy, higher velocity, and to greater distances than a soldier could throw it by hand....
mounted on her gauntlet to fire special cartridges she calls "spellcasings
Cartridge (firearms)
A cartridge, also called a round, packages the bullet, gunpowder and primer into a single metallic case precisely made to fit the firing chamber of a firearm. The primer is a small charge of impact-sensitive chemical that may be located at the center of the case head or at its rim . Electrically...
". These are can-sized, bullet-like projectiles with magical contents.