Monitor, The
Creation & Design
The Monitor was created by writer Marv Wolfman and artist George Pérez as a pivotal character in the 'Crisis on Infinite Earths' storyline, designed to be a cosmic overseer of the multiverse.Early Years
The Monitor first appeared in 'Crisis on Infinite Earths', where he was introduced as a being who watched over the multiverse and sought to prevent its destruction.Character Development
Over the years, the Monitor has evolved from a mysterious overseer to a more complex character with deep ties to the multiverse and its heroes, often serving as a catalyst for major events in the DC Universe.Cultural Reception
The Monitor has been well-received as a significant figure in the DC Universe, often praised for his role in shaping the multiverse and the narrative of the Crisis events.Character Details
Real Name:
Unknown
Aliases:
The Monitor
Species:
Cosmic Being
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Justice League, Crisis on Infinite Earths
Abilities:
Reality Manipulation, Cosmic Awareness, Time Travel
Equipment:
Monitor Sphere
Weight:
Unknown
Height:
6' 0"
Eye Color:
Unknown
Hair Color:
Unknown
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1st cameo appearance of The Monitor, voice only
Preview of Night Force
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1st appearance of Brother Blood
1st appearance of Mother Mayhem
1st appearance of Baron Winters
1st cameo appearance of The Monitor, voice only
Preview of Night Force
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Cameo appearance of The Monitor, face obscured in shadows
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Cameo appearance of The Monitor, face obscured in shadows
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1st appearance of Pariah
1st appearance of Alex Luthor Jr.
1st full appearance of the Monitor
Lyla Michaels becomes Harbinger
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"Crisis on Infinite Earths" part 1
1st appearance of Blue Beetle, Ted Kord, in the DC Universe after being acquired from Charlton Comics
1st appearance of Pariah
1st appearance of Alex Luthor Jr.
1st full appearance of the Monitor
Lyla Michaels becomes Harbinger
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"Crisis on Infinite Earths" part 4
1st appearance of Lady Quark
1st appearance of Doctor Light, Kimiyo Hoshi
1st appearance of Lord Volt
2nd appearance of John Constantine
3rd cameo appearance of the Anti-Monitor, in shadows
Death of the Monitor
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"Crisis on Infinite Earths" part 4
1st appearance of Lady Quark
1st appearance of Doctor Light, Kimiyo Hoshi
1st appearance of Lord Volt
2nd appearance of John Constantine
3rd cameo appearance of the Anti-Monitor, in shadows
Death of the Monitor
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Crisis on Infinite Earths tie-in
This issue was published months after the Monitor made a first full appearance in Crisis on Infinite Earths #1 yet this panel features the Monitor in his in-story chronological debut, meaning this part of the story happened prior to events in Crisis on Infinite Earths #1
The Monitor announces "In three months time, there will be a 'Crisis on Infinite Earths'"
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Crisis on Infinite Earths tie-in
This issue was published months after the Monitor made a first full appearance in Crisis on Infinite Earths #1 yet this panel features the Monitor in his in-story chronological debut, meaning this part of the story happened prior to events in Crisis on Infinite Earths #1
The Monitor announces "In three months time, there will be a 'Crisis on Infinite Earths'"
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The Monitor, Anti-Monitor and World Forger merge to become the Ultra-Monitor
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The Monitor, Anti-Monitor and World Forger merge to become the Ultra-Monitor
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