Catherine Cobert
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Catherine Maureen Cobert is a fictional character
published by DC Comics
. She first appeared in Justice League International
vol. 1 #8 (December, 1987), and was created by Keith Giffen
, J. M. DeMatteis
and Kevin Maguire.
. After her father, a diplomat, disappeared, Catherine quickly learned that she, along with her mother and younger brother, would have to fend for themselves. However prior to his disappearance her father had left them a significant stipend. Her mother soon followed in her husband's professional footsteps and got involved in French politics, becoming an outspoken activist against worldwide civil-rights atrocities.
Catherine was well educated throughout the world and as a result of this she became fluent in several languages. After leaving school she worked her way through college by modeling. Soon as a result of this her face began appearing on every magazine in France, most of Europe
and eventually the United States of America
.
When she graduated from college, Catherine originally planned on helping her little brother, Marc through college himself. However he had become quite an athlete and was awarded several scholarships in that field. Since then he has now become a global adventurer, though a trifle irresponsible. He is also quite "the ladies man". After learning of this Catherine too wanted to follow the family tradition of trying to do some good for the world.
. She was eventually promoted into a decision making capacity and kept the betterment and welfare of all peoples in the forefront of her concerns. It was at this point when Catherine's work was noticed by Maxwell Lord
who was the U.N. liaison for the Justice League America.
He signed her up to become the Paris
embassy chief for the Justice League Europe
and was eventually promoted to JLE chief (over Captain Atom
).
Her continued hard work gave her a chance to be assigned to the "Special Officer on Paranormal Forces" who was in charge of both branches of the Justice League teams (over Maxwell Lord). She also had a brief romantic liaison with Captain Atom. Her relationship ended with the Justice League when the Leagues lost their United Nations sponsorship.
Catherine made a brief appearance in Extreme Justice
, now in a relationship with Captain Atom's alternate self, Monarch.
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...
published by 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...
. She first appeared in Justice League International
Justice League International
Justice League International is a DC Comics superhero team written by Keith Giffen and J. M. DeMatteis, with art by Kevin Maguire, created in 1987.-Publication history:...
vol. 1 #8 (December, 1987), and was created by Keith Giffen
Keith Giffen
Keith Ian Giffen is an American comic book illustrator and writer.-Biography:Giffen was born in Queens, New York City....
, J. M. DeMatteis
J. M. DeMatteis
John Marc DeMatteis is an American writer of comic books.-Early career:Born in Brooklyn, DeMatteis graduated from Midwood High School and Empire State College. He worked as a music critic before getting his start in comic books at DC Comics in the late 1970s...
and Kevin Maguire.
Fictional character biography
Catherine Cobert was born into the upper crust of FranceFrance
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
. After her father, a diplomat, disappeared, Catherine quickly learned that she, along with her mother and younger brother, would have to fend for themselves. However prior to his disappearance her father had left them a significant stipend. Her mother soon followed in her husband's professional footsteps and got involved in French politics, becoming an outspoken activist against worldwide civil-rights atrocities.
Catherine was well educated throughout the world and as a result of this she became fluent in several languages. After leaving school she worked her way through college by modeling. Soon as a result of this her face began appearing on every magazine in France, most of Europe
Europe
Europe is, by convention, one of the world's seven continents. Comprising the westernmost peninsula of Eurasia, Europe is generally 'divided' from Asia to its east by the watershed divides of the Ural and Caucasus Mountains, the Ural River, the Caspian and Black Seas, and the waterways connecting...
and eventually the United States of America
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
.
When she graduated from college, Catherine originally planned on helping her little brother, Marc through college himself. However he had become quite an athlete and was awarded several scholarships in that field. Since then he has now become a global adventurer, though a trifle irresponsible. He is also quite "the ladies man". After learning of this Catherine too wanted to follow the family tradition of trying to do some good for the world.
Justice League
She eventually accomplished this feat by slowly and humbly working her way up in the United NationsUnited Nations
The United Nations is an international organization whose stated aims are facilitating cooperation in international law, international security, economic development, social progress, human rights, and achievement of world peace...
. She was eventually promoted into a decision making capacity and kept the betterment and welfare of all peoples in the forefront of her concerns. It was at this point when Catherine's work was noticed by Maxwell Lord
Maxwell Lord
Maxwell Lord IV is a fictional character appearing in comic books published by DC Comics. He is a shrewd and powerful businessman who was very influential in the formation of the Justice League International in DC Comics.-Before the League:...
who was the U.N. liaison for the Justice League America.
He signed her up to become the Paris
Paris
Paris is the capital and largest city in France, situated on the river Seine, in northern France, at the heart of the Île-de-France region...
embassy chief for the Justice League Europe
Justice League Europe
Justice League Europe was a DC Comics book run that was a spin-off of the comic book Justice League America ....
and was eventually promoted to JLE chief (over Captain Atom
Captain Atom
Captain Atom is a fictional comic book superhero that has existed in three basic incarnations. Created by writer Joe Gill and artist/co-writer Steve Ditko, he first appeared in Space Adventures #33 . Captain Atom was created for Charlton Comics but was later acquired by DC Comics and revised for...
).
Her continued hard work gave her a chance to be assigned to the "Special Officer on Paranormal Forces" who was in charge of both branches of the Justice League teams (over Maxwell Lord). She also had a brief romantic liaison with Captain Atom. Her relationship ended with the Justice League when the Leagues lost their United Nations sponsorship.
Catherine made a brief appearance in Extreme Justice
Extreme Justice
Extreme Justice was a monthly Justice League spin off title in the DC Comics universe. It replaced the cancelled Justice League International and ran for nineteen issues from 1994 to 1996.-Overview:...
, now in a relationship with Captain Atom's alternate self, Monarch.
Alternate Versions
- Catherine has appeared in Justice League Europe Annual #2, as a bitter, manipulated 'den mother' of an older JLE. Forced into a grocery trip by herself, she is the only one outside of the InterpolInterpolInterpol, whose full name is the International Criminal Police Organization – INTERPOL, is an organization facilitating international police cooperation...
-sponsored headquarters when a time-travel accident removes it and the entire team. This timeline is neutralized by WaveriderWaverider (comics)Waverider is a fictional superhero in the DC Comics universe, a time traveler who was merged with the time stream. Waverider first appeared in Armageddon 2001 #1 and was created by Archie Goodwin and Dan Jurgens....
when he destroys a spy camera installed in the JLE's cat.
- After an alteration to the time line Catherine appeared in an alternate present in Booster Gold #7 running a museum out of the old London embassy of the Justice League International. Having been infected with the OMAC virus she lured Booster GoldBooster GoldBooster Gold is a fictional DC Comics superhero. Created by Dan Jurgens, he first appeared in Booster Gold #1 and has been a member of the Justice League, DC Comics' all-star team of heroes. The character is initially depicted as a glory-seeking showboat from the future, using knowledge of...
and Blue Beetle into a trap using an old JLI distress signal. Her attack is halted by Green ArrowGreen ArrowGreen Arrow is a fictional superhero that appears in comic books published by DC Comics. Created by Mort Weisinger and George Papp, he first appeared in More Fun Comics #73 in November 1941. His secret identity is Oliver Queen, billionaire and former mayor of fictional Star City...
and Hawkman, and Booster Gold and Blue Beetle are able to escape, confront Maxwell Lord and pinpoint the point of divergence from the normal timeline, thus erasing the hellish alternate present altogether, and with it the alternate Catherine. Only the new Time Masters, Booster Gold, SupernovaSupernova (comics)Supernova is an identity used by three characters in the , all related to the Carter bloodline. The first appearance of this character was in the weekly DC Comics series 52 where the mystery of his true identity and purpose was one of the recurring themes of the series.-52:The character of...
and Rip HunterRip HunterRip Hunter is a DC Comics character who first appeared in Showcase #20 . Following three more appearances in Showcase , Rip Hunter was given his own series, which ran for 29 issues . He later starred in the six-issue Time Masters series , written by Bob Wayne and Lewis Shiner...
retain knowledge of this version of the character.