Mayflower (comics)
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Mayflower is a fictional superhero
in the DC Universe
. She first appeared in Batman and the Outsiders Annual #1 (1984).
, a patriotic themed superhero team run by the United States government. She has the power to control and grow plant life at a rapid rate, animating vines to capture or ensnare her opponents. Mayflower wears a costume similar to that of a Pilgrim of colonial America, along with a long, brown cloak but without a hat or bonnet. Mayflower also speaks with an English accent.
Mayflower is the daughter of Rose Canton, the Golden Age villainess the Thorn
. This makes her the half-sister of Jade
(Jennifer "Jennie" Lynn-Hayden) and Obsidian
(Todd Rice). It is unclear if she knew Jade and Obsidian were her half-siblings. It is unrevealed who her biological father was.
Mayflower dies during the early events of the Janus Directive
, a victim of Amanda Waller
's need to portray that she had been replaced by a subservient doppleganger. In a violent confrontation, the Suicide Squad
attacks the Force at their own home. Others are killed, including Mayflower's teammate Sparkler
. Mayflower is garrotted by Suicide Squad member Ravan
.
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 —...
in the DC Universe
DC Universe
The DC Universe is the shared universe where most of the comic stories published by DC Comics take place. The fictional characters Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman are well-known superheroes from this universe. Note that in context, "DC Universe" is usually used to refer to the main DC continuity...
. She first appeared in Batman and the Outsiders Annual #1 (1984).
Fictional character biography
Mayflower is a member of the Force of JulyForce of July
The Force of July is a fictional DC Comics antagonistic superhero team introduced in 1984's Batman and the Outsiders Annual #1. They were created by Mike Barr and Jim Aparo.-Fictional history:...
, a patriotic themed superhero team run by the United States government. She has the power to control and grow plant life at a rapid rate, animating vines to capture or ensnare her opponents. Mayflower wears a costume similar to that of a Pilgrim of colonial America, along with a long, brown cloak but without a hat or bonnet. Mayflower also speaks with an English accent.
Mayflower is the daughter of Rose Canton, the Golden Age villainess the Thorn
Rose and Thorn
Rose and Thorn are the two personalities of a Golden Age character in DC Comics.Thorn is a woman with a split personality whose villainous personality has the ability to control plants. Initially, she and her hired thugs opposed The Flash...
. This makes her the half-sister of Jade
Jade (comics)
Jade is a fictional character, a superheroine in the . Known affectionately as "Jennie" or "Jen", she is the daughter of Alan Scott, the Golden Age Green Lantern. Her mother is Rose Canton, the Golden Age villain known as Thorn...
(Jennifer "Jennie" Lynn-Hayden) and Obsidian
Obsidian (comics)
Obsidian is a fictional superhero published by DC Comics. He first appeared in All-Star Squadron #25 , and was created by Roy Thomas and Jerry Ordway. According to an Infinity, Inc...
(Todd Rice). It is unclear if she knew Jade and Obsidian were her half-siblings. It is unrevealed who her biological father was.
Mayflower dies during the early events of the Janus Directive
Janus Directive
"The Janus Directive" was an eleven-part comic book crossover first published by DC Comics between May and June of 1989. Among the creators who contributed to the storyline were writers John Ostrander, Kim Yale, Paul Kupperberg, Cary Bates and Greg Weisman and artists John K...
, a victim of Amanda Waller
Amanda Waller
Dr. Amanda Blake Waller is a character published by DC Comics. She first appeared in Legends #1 in 1986, and was created by John Ostrander, Len Wein, and John Byrne...
's need to portray that she had been replaced by a subservient doppleganger. In a violent confrontation, the Suicide Squad
Suicide Squad
The Suicide Squad, also known as Task Force X , is a name for two fictional organizations in the DC Comics Universe. The first version debuted in The Brave and the Bold #25 , and the second in Legends #3...
attacks the Force at their own home. Others are killed, including Mayflower's teammate Sparkler
Sparkler (comics)
Sparkler is a fictional character in the DC Universe. He debuted in Batman and the Outsiders Annual #1 .-Fictional character biography:...
. Mayflower is garrotted by Suicide Squad member Ravan
Ravan (comics)
Ravan is a fictional DC Comics villain. His first appearance was in Suicide Squad vol. 1 #1 , he was created by John Ostrander and Luke McDonnell.-Publication history:...
.