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Publisher | DC Comics |
First appearance | DC Comics Presents #26 (October 1980) |
Created by | Marv Wolfman George Pérez |
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Alter ego | Raven (birth name) |
Species | Azarathian Cambion (demon/human hybrid) |
Place of origin | Azarath |
Team affiliations | Teen Titans Titans Sentinels of Magic Night Force Justice League Justice League Dark |
Partnerships | Beast Boy The Flash Zatanna John Constantine Captain Marvel (DC Comics) Nevermore (protégé) |
Notable aliases | Rachel Roth (human alias) Epithets: Daughter of Darkness Daughter of Trigon Other names: The Unkindkness Doctor Hate |
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Raven (Rachel Roth)[1] is a superheroine appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. The character first appeared in a special insert in DC Comics Presents #26 (October 1980), and was created by writer Marv Wolfman and artist George Pérez.[2]
Raven, daughter of the powerful demon Trigon and human Arella, possesses a supernatural lineage that grants her remarkable abilities as an empath. She can sense emotions and manipulate her soul-self, which takes the form of her namesake, for various purposes. Despite her lineage and the ominous predictions associated with her connection to Trigon, Raven becomes a prominent member of different Teen Titans and Titans lineups, where recognized for her expertise in mysticism and stands out as one of the team's most formidable members. The character has also served as a member of other teams in the DC Universe, including the Justice League, Sentinels of Magic, and the Justice League Dark.
Raven has appeared in numerous television series and films, including as one of the Teen Titans in Cartoon Network's eponymous series and its spin-off series Teen Titans Go!, voiced by Tara Strong, and in the DC Animated Movie Universe (DCAMU), voiced by Taissa Farmiga. Rachel Roth / White Raven made her live-action debut in the DC Universe/HBO Max series Titans, portrayed by Teagan Croft.