Artemis Crock is a
fictional comic book character, appearing in
American comic books published by
DC Comics. First appearing in
Infinity, Inc. #34 (January
1987), she has appeared as both a
supervillain and superhero, known
mononymously as
Artemis. Artemis is also one of many characters to use the name
Tigress. In addition, she is also the daughter of
Sportsmaster and Paula Crock. Outside of comic books, Artemis has appeared in
Young Justice, voiced by
Stephanie Lemelin, and
Stargirl, portrayed by Stella Smith. Additionally, a character inspired by Artemis named
Evelyn Sharp appears in
Arrow, portrayed by
Madison McLaughlin.
Publication history Artemis Crock debuted in
Infinity, Inc. #34 (January 1987) and was created by writer
Roy Thomas and artist
Todd McFarlane.
Fictional character biography Artemis Crock is the daughter of the Golden Age villains Paula Brooks and
Crusher Crock. She had taken up a career in crime, modeled on that of her parents, but only after some years did she take on the mantle of Tigress. During the DC mini-series
Legends, the people of America are turned against heroes, and law was made that no one could operate legally wearing a costume. This did not affect the villains much, as they are already lawbreakers. Known by the
mononym Artemis, Artemis Crock joins the
Wizard in his new
Injustice Society, called Injustice Unlimited. The group overcomes the security at the International Trade Conference in
Calgary, namely
Infinity, Inc. and a contingent of the
Global Guardians. Their plan is thwarted when
Hourman frees himself and
Solomon Grundy is brought in from the
Arctic Circle. Grundy incapacitates Artemis and her parents, but they manage to escape. Weeks later, Injustice Unlimited plots to murder the members of
Infinity, Inc. to make a name for themselves. Artemis goes after
Jade, who she apparently kills in combat. The members of Injustice Unlimited intend to bring all the remaining Infinitors to Stellar Studios and kill them, but this plan is thwarted by the unwillingness of
Hazard to cooperate and the sudden reappearance of Jade and
Brainwave. Artemis later changes her codename to Tigress and has an
on-again, off-again relationship with the second
Icicle, with whom she has a daughter named Isabelle. Artemis helps Icicle, Wizard, Solomon Grundy,
Gentleman Ghost,
Rag Doll, and
Thinker break into JSA headquarters and steal the Prometheus Key, a key that is used to open doors between reality and magic. The key allows
Johnny Sorrow, who normally exists in another dimension, to manifest on Earth.
The New 52 In
The New 52 continuity reboot, a new version of Artemis was introduced in
The Culling crossover event. She helps the
Teen Titans get their bearings before the Culling begins and introduces them to other
metahuman teens captured by the villain Harvest. After the Titans are taken, a member of Harvest's crew tries to put Artemis in a state of rage. She fights back, but is killed. Her death helps motivate the Teen Titans and the
Legion of Super-Heroes to work together to take down Harvest. The Titans later discover that Artemis survived and was healed by the Colonel, a servant of Harvest. The original Artemis is reintroduced in the
DC Rebirth relaunch.
Powers and abilities Tigress/Artemis possesses no superhuman abilities; however, she is an expert archer, swordswoman and markswoman. Artemis is also a highly skilled in hand-to-hand combat, along with the use of various gadgets (including her compact crossbow, knives, nets, and bolas).
In other media Television ''. • Artemis Crock makes a non-speaking cameo appearance in the
Batman: The Brave and the Bold episode "Aquaman's Outrageous Adventure!". • A teenage version of Artemis Crock (full name
Artemis Lian Crock) appears in
Young Justice, voiced by
Stephanie Lemelin. This version is of Vietnamese and European descent. Introduced in the first season, she poses as
Green Arrow's niece and new sidekick and joins the
Team following the departure of Green Arrow's original sidekick,
Roy Harper. Though the Team discovers her true history and connection to their enemy
Sportsmaster, she remains with them at the encouragement of
Robin and enters a relationship with
Wally West. In the second season, Artemis assumes the Tigress identity to infiltrate the
Light. In the fourth season, she becomes a college professor and enters a relationship with
Jason Bard. • A character inspired by Artemis named
Evelyn Sharp appears in
Arrow, portrayed by
Madison McLaughlin. • Artemis Crock appears in
Stargirl, portrayed by Stella Smith. This version is an athletic and competitive student at Blue Valley High School and classmate of the
titular character. As of the second season, she was moved into a foster home following the arrest of her parents, Sportsmaster and Tigress, and is secretly manipulated by
Cindy Burman and
Eclipso into joining their group
Injustice Unlimited. After joining Burman, Eclipso, and
Isaac Bowin in fighting Stargirl's
Justice Society of America (JSA) however, Artemis flees after Eclipso sends Burman to the Shadowlands and consumes Bowin. She later breaks her parents out of prison so they can help the JSA and Burman defeat Eclipso. In the third season, Artemis works to prove herself as a candidate for JSA membership and later gets into college, only to lose her parents to
Icicle and move in with the Whitmore-Dugan family. As of a flash-forward in the series finale, she has successfully joined the JSA.
Film • The
Young Justice incarnation of Artemis makes a non-speaking cameo appearance in
Scooby-Doo! WrestleMania Mystery. • The
Young Justice incarnation of Artemis makes a non-speaking cameo appearance in
Teen Titans Go! To the Movies.
Video games • The
Young Justice incarnation of Artemis appears as a playable character in
Young Justice: Legacy, voiced again by Stephanie Lemelin. • Artemis Crock, in her heroine and Tigress forms, appear as separate playable characters in
Lego DC Super-Villains. ==Other versions==