DC Released December 1999

Secret Origins of Super Villains #1 (1999)

Secret Origins of Super Villains #1 is the premiere issue of the Secret Origins of Super Villains series from DC, released December 1, 1999. Written by Various Writers with artwork by Dave Gibbons. Notable appearances include Johnny Sorrow. This page represents the regular first-print Cover A edition.

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Published December 1999
Pages 80

The bad guys -- some new, some classic -- take center stage! Making their debuts: Superman's newest villainess, Encantadora, and Johnny Sorrow, a new threat with old ties to the JSA. Plus, Batman foe Echo sounds off against her enemies, readers learn how Sinestro first became a Green Lantern; what made Granny Goodness Apokolips' best headmistress; and why Amazo continues to be an ongoing threat to the JLA and Hourman. Plus, Vandal Savage organizes Gorilla Grodd, Lady Vic, Cheshire, Siren and Red Panzer into Tartarus, the group plaguing the Titans beginning this month.

Key Facts

  • 1st appearance of Johnny Sorrow, a demonic villain