Mike Schorr
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Mike Schorr is a fictional character created by John Byrne who appeared in adventures of the DC Comics
superheroine Wonder Woman
as an officer with the Gateway City Police Department and a friend to Wonder Woman
.
's most trusted ally and companion, during her residence in the fictional Gateway City.
Wonder Woman (Princess Diana of the Amazons
) encountered Schorr shortly after arriving in Gateway City when both were investigating a series of daring crime sprees featuring incredibly advanced technology. They discovered that the technology was being funneled to criminals by agents of Darkseid
, who lured them into a trap in order to probe Diana for secrets of the Olympian gods
. When Darkseid invaded Wonder Woman's mystical island homeland, Themyscira
, Detective Schorr fought bravely beside her. Darkseid is repelled but not before causing the deaths of more than a thousand Amazons. Wonder Woman breaks down in Schorr's arms. The detectives actions earn him the respect of the surviving Amazons.
Obsessed with the conquest of all Amazons and the enslavement of Wonder Woman, Hercules
, disguised as Gateway City strongman, Harold Campion, used a mind-control drug to compel her to fall in love with him. Though Hercules's plot failed, and he was exiled to Mount Olympus, the drug nullified Wonder Woman's romantic feelings for Detective Schorr, and the pair continued as good friends.
When Diana was slain by the demon Neron
, Mike found new allies in her mother, Queen Hippolyta
, and fellow Amazon, Artemis
, with whom he enjoyed a flirtatious chemistry. Through their combined efforts, Wonder Woman was eventually resurrected, but, his feelings for her never resurfaced.
Though Wonder Woman eventually relocated to Washington, D.C., Detective Schorr continues to fight crime in Gateway City, the current residence of Wonder Girl
.
DC Comics
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superheroine Wonder Woman
Wonder Woman
Wonder Woman is a DC Comics superheroine created by William Moulton Marston. She first appeared in All Star Comics #8 . The Wonder Woman title has been published by DC Comics almost continuously except for a brief hiatus in 1986....
as an officer with the Gateway City Police Department and a friend to Wonder Woman
Wonder Woman
Wonder Woman is a DC Comics superheroine created by William Moulton Marston. She first appeared in All Star Comics #8 . The Wonder Woman title has been published by DC Comics almost continuously except for a brief hiatus in 1986....
.
Character history
Detective Mike Schorr, a young but highly decorated lawman and head of the Gateway City Police Department's Special Weapons Division, became Wonder WomanWonder Woman
Wonder Woman is a DC Comics superheroine created by William Moulton Marston. She first appeared in All Star Comics #8 . The Wonder Woman title has been published by DC Comics almost continuously except for a brief hiatus in 1986....
's most trusted ally and companion, during her residence in the fictional Gateway City.
Wonder Woman (Princess Diana of the Amazons
Amazons (comics)
The Amazons of DC Comics are a fictional all-female society of superhumans, based on the Amazons of Greek mythology. There have been three major incarnations of these Amazons, one before the Crisis, and two after. What two of these groups have in common is that they are the race which produced...
) encountered Schorr shortly after arriving in Gateway City when both were investigating a series of daring crime sprees featuring incredibly advanced technology. They discovered that the technology was being funneled to criminals by agents of Darkseid
Darkseid
Darkseid is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by DC Comics. The character first appeared in Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen #134 and was created by writer-artist Jack Kirby....
, who lured them into a trap in order to probe Diana for secrets of the Olympian gods
Olympian Gods (comics)
The Olympian Gods are mythological deities who appear in the Wonder Woman, Captain Marvel and Aquaman comics.-Ancient Times:When a Godwave spilled forth from the creation of the Fourth World, the Earth was seeded with great power. It first manifested in the form of old gods, then of metahumans...
. When Darkseid invaded Wonder Woman's mystical island homeland, Themyscira
Themyscira
Themyscira is a fictional island nation in the DC Comics universe that is the place of origin of Wonder Woman and her sister Amazons. Known as Paradise Island since Wonder Woman and the island's first appearance in All Star Comics #8 , it was renamed "Themyscira" with the character's February...
, Detective Schorr fought bravely beside her. Darkseid is repelled but not before causing the deaths of more than a thousand Amazons. Wonder Woman breaks down in Schorr's arms. The detectives actions earn him the respect of the surviving Amazons.
Obsessed with the conquest of all Amazons and the enslavement of Wonder Woman, Hercules
Hercules (DC Comics)
Hercules is a fictional Olympian god in the DC Universe based on the Greek demigod and hero of the same name....
, disguised as Gateway City strongman, Harold Campion, used a mind-control drug to compel her to fall in love with him. Though Hercules's plot failed, and he was exiled to Mount Olympus, the drug nullified Wonder Woman's romantic feelings for Detective Schorr, and the pair continued as good friends.
When Diana was slain by the demon Neron
Neron
Neron is a fictional demon, a comic book character published by DC Comics. He first appeared in the DC Comics cross-over event Underworld Unleashed #1, , and was created by Mark Waid and Howard Porter.- Publication history :...
, Mike found new allies in her mother, Queen Hippolyta
Queen Hippolyta (comics)
Queen Hippolyta is a fictional character and DC Comics superhero, based on Hippolyta, queen of the Amazons in Greek mythology. She is also the mother of Wonder Woman and Donna Troy.-Golden and Silver Age versions:...
, and fellow Amazon, Artemis
Artemis of Bana-Mighdall
Artemis of Bana-Mighdall is a fictional Amazon superheroine, a comic book character published by DC Comics. She debuted in Wonder Woman Artemis of Bana-Mighdall is a fictional Amazon superheroine, a comic book character published by DC Comics. She debuted in Wonder Woman Artemis of Bana-Mighdall is...
, with whom he enjoyed a flirtatious chemistry. Through their combined efforts, Wonder Woman was eventually resurrected, but, his feelings for her never resurfaced.
Though Wonder Woman eventually relocated to Washington, D.C., Detective Schorr continues to fight crime in Gateway City, the current residence of Wonder Girl
Wonder Girl
Wonder Girl is the name of three fictional characters featured as superheroes in comic books and other media produced by DC Comics. The original was a younger version of Wonder Woman...
.