While his origin has been tweaked and altered over the years one thing always holds true-he is a mysterious helmeted figure possessing powerful magical abilities.
In The Return Of Dr. Fate #1, Nabu (the on-time possessor of the helmet of Dr. Fate) has been turned into a mortal and is in charge of a boy (transformed into a man) and woman who share the consciousness of Dr Fate when they touch hands.
One day they are guided to an assignment by Nabu: to a man tinkering in black magic.
He has summoned demons to do his bidding only to realize too late that demons cannot be controlled.
Dr. Fate arrives, dispatches the demons (or so he supposes) and thoroughly admonishes and threatens the man.
Dr. Fate returns to Nabu (who has just discovered late night TV and beer) and splits into the man and woman.
Unbeknownst to all three of them, one of the demons from the previous encounter escaped and is desperately trying to reach Dr. Fate.
As the three discuss the almost botched demon encounter, the lone demon arrives. Immediately Dr. Fate attacks it and just as he is about to deliver the final blow Nabu intervenes.
It seems the demon doesn’t like being a demon and wants to stay on earth. He’s sort of a ‘good’ demon-if there is such a thing.
Dr. Fate and Nabu agree and with a little shape changing the demon transforms it one of the most ugly dogs imaginable.
Meanwhile danger lurks in the shadows.
Dr. Fate has always been a strange character. By throwing in a little humor and the art of Shawn McManus, writer J.M. DeMatteis shows a different side of Dr. Fate.
It’s a fun read, while still retaining its unearthly and mystical heritage.
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