Published by DC Comics, Raven is a fiction superheroine appearing in American comic books. She is a superhero and a member of the Teen Titans group. Raven has made her way from appearing only in DC Comics to television and computer games. She is a member of the Teen Titans. She has made her way from being the daughter of a demon and human to an interdimensional traveler, an adventurer, and the main character in her own stories.
According to DC Comics, “Raven was part human, part demon when she was born (or conceived) on Azarath. Her father was a human sorcerer named Trigon (first name unknown). Her mother was an Azarathian named Lilith, the High Priestess, who secretly ruled the kingdom. Trigon was a servant of Lilith and her husband, Eden. Lilith had been originally conceived as a devil worshiper; however, Trigon’s feelings for his daughter, combined with the power of Eden’s spell, made her into something far different.
Before Raven’s birth, the spell that turned her from demon to human was undone by Raven’s mother. The spell was not undone entirely, and the full demon nature of Raven’s adult form is now her base form. The spell gives Raven the ability to travel through dimensions; as a result, she is seen taking place in other worlds and dimensions. Raven has stayed on Earth despite these travels, where she was originally conceived. The spell was only undone in Raven’s mind; there is no physical way to travel through dimensions. Raven’s flight through dimensions has led her to find out the truth behind her birth, the existence of the other dimension, and ultimately the existence of Earth-One.
During her time in Azarath, Raven is trained as a warrior by Lilith. Trigon taught his daughter only enough magic to protect herself from harm. He never told Raven that he was a demon or in league with Lilith. Trigon made her believe that she and all demons were native to Azarath. Trigon did not teach Raven magic; he made sure she would be able to survive in Azarath without it. The only spell he taught her was to summon the portal out of Azarath.
The Titans took in Raven, and she has lived with them since her first appearance. She has changed her appearance on a few occasions and is also known as Rachel Roth when she is not using her powers. In the comics, she is a sorceress, a member of the Teen Titans, and an adventurer. She can use magic in several ways and decide which form it will take. Her powers are channeled through her emotions which can sometimes get out of control. She has tried to control her powers and feelings, but the strain has forced her to leave the Teen Titans. The Titans have often asked Raven’s advice on matters they are having trouble with.
Raven’s greatest fault is that she is too quiet; she rarely tries to socialize with anyone on any profound level. She will smile, laugh, and even joke around, but she keeps her distance. Raven has a lot of fun using her powers in battle because it gives her an outlet for her feelings and emotions.
She does not want people to get close to her; that is why she keeps so many secrets from everyone, including the Teen Titans and BB (Beast Boy). Raven is close friends with Starfire and the other Titans through the years. In recent comics, she has started to fall in love with BB. They have a wonderful relationship; they know they can never be more than friends due to her constant attempts to keep people away from her.
According to one of Rachel’s limericks in Teen Titans #1 (November/December 2003), “Hmmm, what else? What else? I love my daddy Trigon… Oh, wait… That could be bad.” This implies that perhaps Raven is part of the plot of DC Comics and not just a property. It also implies that Trigon only knows about Raven’s birth on Azarath.
Supernatural Powers Possessed By DC Comics Raven:
Other than controlling her own powers, Raven also has control over the magic and abilities of others. She can alter the shape of her powers by using them in certain ways, or she can change their nature altogether. Below are some of the incredible powers raven had.
1. Invisible
Sometimes she changes her powers to avoid detection. She uses this power to hide from enemies or sneak into a room without being seen or heard; at other times, she changes it to enable herself to travel through time and space.
2. Flight
She flies with the use of her magical wings. She can use these wings to move through the air at incredible speeds if she wants to; at times, they can even be used as a weapon to knock down an enemy or destroy an object she wishes to destroy.
3. Magic weapons
Raven has fire and ice powers that can be utilized as weapons against enemies or objects she wishes destroyed, sometimes as both of them at once to blow something up.
4. Illusion
Raven can create illusions in her surroundings, making them look as she wants. She can flash a room into total darkness, create a cloud of smoke from nowhere, and/or change the height of objects in order to make herself seem taller or shorter. At other times she can use her powers in order to make it easier for herself to flee safely in the dark.
5. Teleportation
Raven can move from one dimension to another in the blink of an eye. She can also use this power to transport others from one place to another, even if they don’t want to go. This ability is helpful in battle, especially when she needs to flee quickly.
6. Powers through her emotions
Raven can use her powers to project different emotions onto other people or objects. At times she can use her powers to make herself feel happier and calmer. At other times she uses it to generate a feeling of fear or make someone unable to move. She can also change the amount and type of emotion projected from herself onto others, causing them a great deal of pain.
7. Telepathy and telekinesis
She could read people’s minds and had the power of telepathy. She can also use her telekinesis to move objects at long distances. Raven usually uses this power on others to make them do things for her; she uses it on herself only to control her powers.
8. Conjuring
Raven can conjure up demons from the underworld to do her bidding and/or fight for her in battle. She also uses this power to summon objects she needs for her own use, such as a chair or a drink.
9. Healing/healing powers through emotions
Raven’s powers can help heal people who have been injured or are ill; she puts them in a trance-like state and heals any wounds they might have. Sometimes she uses this power to prevent people’s physical forms from being harmed. Because of this, she has been accused of being a witch by those who don’t understand her powers.
Thousands of years ago, in the future, Raven made her friends’ mortal forms immortal so they would not die as normal humans do; this brought mixed emotions to them. This power was used against Trigon when he tried to kill them, and it was also used when Raven was sent back through time to protect herself and others from him.
Conclusion
Raven is one of the most powerful female characters in DC and in all American comics literature. She has been portrayed as a well-rounded character who has shown the traits of a human, demon, woman, and superhero. She is constantly changing, adapting to her settings and environment, evolving into what she needs to be to survive or last in a particular world. This is one of the few characters in DC Comics who has been able to change with the times while still impacting readers and writers alike. She is a compelling character who doesn’t show many of her emotions; she hides them from everyone and uses her powers to keep herself from being hurt.
Raven’s story is tragic as well as riveting. Unfortunately, if you don’t read the comics, you’ll be missing out on one of the most compelling stories in comics today. I hope this fanfic helps create some interest in Raven and that it makes people want to read the comics about her so-called “dark past.
