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Cadejos is a character appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. The character was created by writer Mark Waid and artist Dan Mora, and made his first appearance in ''Batman/Superman: World's Finest'' #21 (November 2023). ==Cain==

{{Comics character list header David Cain is a supervillain appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. Primarily associated with the Batman mythos, Cain first appeared in Batman #567 (July 1999), and was created by writer Kelley Puckett and artist Damion Scott. David is a world-class assassin, father of Cassandra Cain, and a former trainer of Bruce Wayne whose lethal teachings were rejected by the future hero. Fictional history Becoming frustrated and a believer of eugenics, he decides to raise and father several children as assassins; he selects Sandra Wu-San and employs manipulation that included killing her sister to coerce her into having a child with him, Cassandra Cain, an act pivotal towards her becoming the ruthless master assassin "Lady Shiva". Raised by David in complete isolation and abused, she trained solely in body language and combat—at the expense of reading, writing, or speaking. She became one of the world's most lethal fighters, able to anticipate opponents' moves through their movements alone. In the One Year Later storyline, Robin captures Cain and offers him to the League of Assassins to rescue Cassandra—only to learn she has become their new leader under the influence of Deathstroke's mind-control serum. Cassandra shoots Cain, apparently killing him, though his body is never found. ==Rex Calabrese==

Rex Calabrese, nicknamed "The Lion", is a mob boss operating in Gotham City prior to Batman's times and wore sharp teeth dentures to evoke his namesake. After Jim Gordon was incarcerated at Blackgate Penitentiary for a crime that he did not commit by Lincoln March, he is visited by Batman as Gordon tells him about Calabrese and how he knew he would not stay on top forever. Gordon would later discover that his cellmate is Calabrese who was arrested under the alias of "Leo Leone". Using his lion-like dentures, he saves Gordon from one of Carmine Falcone's men. Afterwards, Calabrese mentioned to Jim that his daughter grew up without a father and only helped to protect any prison guards who had daughters of their own from going through the same thing that his daughter went through. As Falcone is taken out of Blackgate to be extradited to Hong Kong, he warns that Calabrese will take Gotham City for himself again. A messenger of Calabrese approaches Catwoman and leads her to Blackgate Penitentiary to meet him. Upon arrival, Calabrese reveals to Catwoman that he is her father and would like her to unify the crime families of Gotham City. Rex Calabrese in other media Rex Calabrese appears in The Penguin, portrayed by Louis Cancelmi. This version is a gangster from Oz Cobb's youth who moonlighted as a revered community figure and knew Oz's family. ==Calamity King==

Calamity King (E. Davis Ester) is a superhero from the 30th century in the DC Universe. He first appeared in Adventure Comics #342 (March 1966), and was created by Edmond Hamilton and Curt Swan. He possesses the ability to cause bad luck and attempted to join the Legion of Super-Heroes, but was rejected due to lacking full control over his powers. Calamity King in other media Calamity King appears in the Legion of Super Heroes episode "The Karate Kid", voiced by Alexander Polinsky. ==Calculator==

The Canterbury Cricket, also known as Jeramey Chriqui, is a superhero appearing in DC Comics. The character first appeared in Flashpoint: The Canterbury Cricket #1 (August 2011), created by Mike Carlin and Rags Morales. Chriqui first appeared in the Flashpoint timeline, where he was a University of Kent student and conman in Canterbury, England. When Wonder Woman and the Amazons invaded England, Chriqui took cover inside a church. When the church was bombed by an Invisible Jet, Chriqui connected with a cricket and emerged from the wreckage as a giant cricket. With his new abilities, he leads the Ambush Bugs, an insect-themed resistance group, though all but him die in a battle with the Amazons. He later joins Lois Lane's Resistance. The Canterbury Cricket appears in the main DC Universe in Doomsday Clock as a member of Knights, Inc., the United Kingdom's sanctioned superhero team. Canterbury Cricket in other media • Canterbury Cricket appears in Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox, voiced by Dee Bradley Baker. • Canterbury Cricket appears as a character summon in Scribblenauts Unmasked: A DC Comics Adventure. ==Rose Canton==

Carapax the Indestructible Man is an enemy of Blue Beetle. The character, created by Len Wein and Paris Cullins, first appeared in Blue Beetle vol. 6 #1 (June 1986). Conrad Carapax is Dan Garrett's archaeologist rival who discovered Jarvis Kord's secret laboratory so he attempts to activate a dormant robot and is killed by its malfunctioning machinery which causes his consciousness to be transferred into the robot, but he's defeated by Ted Kord. Carapax confronts Superman and Firestorm; Firestorm attempts to vaporize Carapax's robotic shell, but Superman convinces not to as doing so would kill Carapax so Firestorm transmutes Carapax's copper wiring into germanium, causing him to lose energy and faint. Carapax later returns, steam-powered and capable of withstanding technological attacks, as part of a group formed to take out Jaime Reyes who defeated him. Carapax in other media • Carapax appears in Batman: The Brave and the Bold #1. • Lt. Ignacio Carapax appears in Blue Beetle, portrayed by Raoul Trujillo. This version is the cyborg bodyguard of Victoria Kord and the wearer of Kord Industries' OMAC technology. ==Frankie Carbone==

Frankie Carbone is a mobster who works for Sal Maroni and his family. Frankie Carbone in other media Frankie Carbone appears in Gotham, portrayed by Danny Mastrogiorgio. This version is a close friend of and second-in-command to Sal Maroni who is later killed by Oswald Cobblepot. ==Carcharo==

Carcharo is a member of Helix and cousin of the second Wildcat who was experimented on as a child and transformed into a shark hybrid. Maria Montez and her sister, the experiments gave the child of Maria's sister shark-like characteristics. After a drowning attempt by his mother, Carcharo survived in the oceans and gained the ability to control sharks. Carcharo in other media Carcharo appears in the Stargirl episode "Frenemies – Chapter Eight: Infinity Inc. Part Two". This version is a patient at the Helix Institute for Youth Rehabilitation. ==Card Queen==

Joseph Carver is a scientist who worked on experimenting on the Speed Force as a member of Black Hole. Joseph Carver in other media Joseph Carver appears in the sixth season of The Flash, portrayed by Eric Nenninger. This version is the leader of Black Hole, the CEO of McCulloch Technologies, and the husband of Eva McCulloch. He encountered resistance from Team Flash and CCPD before being killed by Mirror Monarch. ==Aaron Cash==

Aaron Cash is a corrections officer and one of Arkham Asylum's most respected security guards. His hand was bitten off by Killer Croc and he sports a prosthetic hook in its place. Unlike many of his colleagues, he is neither mentally unwell nor corrupt and is a trusted ally of Batman. Cash was created by Dan Slott and Ryan Sook and first appeared in Arkham Asylum: Living Hell #1 (2003). Aaron Cash in other media • Aaron Cash appears in the Batman: Arkham video game franchise, voiced by Duane R. Shepard Sr. • Aaron Cash makes cameo appearances in Batman/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Adventures. ==Judson Caspian==

Christopher Castillo was the bodyguard of Louisa Falcone during her stay in Italy. Christopher Castillo in other media Christopher Castillo appears in The Penguin episode "Inside Man", portrayed by Berto Colón. This version works as Sofia Falcone's bodyguard until he is framed by Oz Cobb as a mole for the Maroni crime family and shot by Luca Falcone. ==Catman==

Cerdian is a character appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. The character, created by Dan Jurgens and Steve Epting, first appeared in Aquaman (vol. 5) #63 (January 2000). Cerdian is the son of Tempest and Dolphin. He is not seen after Infinite Crisis and is confirmed to have died during the destruction of Atlantis. In post-Rebirth continuity, Cerdian was rescued from the destruction of Atlantis by Granny Goodness and raised to be part of her Furious. Cerdian is later rescued by the Flash and safely returned to Earth. ==Ch'p==

Sarah Charles is a character appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. She was created by Marv Wolfman and Chuck Patton, first appearing in Tales of the Teen Titans #57 (September 1985). Sarah Charles is a scientist working for S.T.A.R. Labs. She and Teen Titans member Red Star attempt to rehabilitate Cyborg after he is captured by the Wildebeest Society, launched into space, and loses much of his memory. Sarah Charles in other media • Sarah Charles appears in the DC Animated Movie Universe films Justice League: War and Justice League: Throne of Atlantis, voiced by Melique Berger. • Sarah Charles appears in the Young Justice episode "Another Freak", voiced by Beth Payne. ==LeTonya Charles==

Charybdis is a character appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. Created by Peter David and Martin Egeland, he first appeared in Aquaman (vol. 5) #1 (August 1994). Charybdis and his wife Scylla are international terrorists who attempt to kill Aquaman. When Scylla is killed, Charybdis is driven mad by grief. He uses his ability to suppress metahuman abilities to defeat Aquaman and attempts to absorb his powers to himself. However, he is unable to control his ability to communicate with fish and falls into a pool of piranhas, fusing with them and becoming Piranha Man. ==Adrian Chase==

Doris Chase is a character appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. Created by Marv Wolfman and George Pérez, the character first appeared in The New Teen Titans #29 (March 1983). Doris Chase was Adrian Chase's wife. Doris and her two children were killed by a bomb meant for Adrian, planted at the direction of mob boss Anthony Scarapelli. This trauma caused her husband to become the Vigilante. Doris Chase in other media Doris Chase appears in Arrow, portrayed by Parveen Dosanjh. This version is killed by Simon Morrison posing as Adrian. ==Ryan Chase==

Angela Chen is a character appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. She was originally created by Alan Burnett, Paul Dini and Bruce Timm, first appearing in Superman: The Animated Series episode "The Last Son of Krypton". She is based on Cat Grant and is voiced by Lauren Tom. Angela is a reporter for the Daily Planet and also hosted the news series Metropolis Today. Mainstream comics history In the Prime Earth continuity of comics, Angela Chen first appeared as part of The New 52 and DC Rebirth in Justice League of America: Vixen Rebirth #1 by Steve Orlando, Jody Houser and Jamal Campbell. She appeared in the comics as a talk show host. Angela Chen in other media • Angela Chen appears in Superman: Shadow of Apokolips, voiced again by Lauren Tom. • Angela Chen appears in Smallville: Season Eleven comics. This version is a field reporter for the TV channel GNN. • Angela Chen appears in Justice League vs. Teen Titans, voiced by Laura Bailey. ==Wu Cheng==

Cherry Bomb (Gloria James) is the daughter of chemist Brian James who worked with Roy Lincoln in making a liquid that can open any lock. After her father was killed in a raid on his laboratory, Gloria learned that Lincoln is the Human Bomb and gained superpowers after attempting to recreate the formula that gave him his powers. However, she was unable to control her powers and was forced to wear a special suit to have control. Gloria serve as the Human Bomb's sidekick before being kidnapped by the Time Masters. In the present, she is rescued by Stargirl and brought to the present day by Hourman. Cherry Bomb and Ladybug are adopted by Phantom Lady, who plans to have them join the Freedom Fighters. ==Cheshire==

Daxton Chill is a character appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. The character, created by writer Lee Bermejo and artist Khary Randolph, first appeared in Detective Comics: Endgame #1 (May 2015). Daxton Chill in other media In the Titans episode "Barbara Gordon", Dick Grayson searches Bruce Wayne's computer and discovers files on several young people, including Daxton, whom Bruce considered to replace Jason Todd in the role of Robin. ==Joe Chill==

Chillblaine is the name of several supervillains appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. Each version has a cold gun similar to that of Captain Cold. First version The first version is an unnamed man who worked for Golden Glider before being killed after he was possessed by Eclipso. Second version The second version is an unnamed man who fought Wally West as the Flash twice. After being dragged into the beam of his cold gun, Chillblaine escaped from police custody and planned to enact his revenge during the New Year's Countdown before being defeated by West. Third version The third version is an unnamed man. He and his henchmen robbed a bank. The Flash informed Jay Garrick, Impulse, Johnny Quick, and Jesse Quick about his fights with the previous people known as Chillblaine. They helped the Flash defeat Chillblaine and his henchmen. Fourth version The fourth version is an unnamed man who was tracked down by John Fox and Linda Park when the latter was filling in for Wally West. John and Linda learned that Chillblaine worked with Golden Glider before killing the latter. John and Linda tracked down Chillblaine to an aquarium where they fall into his trap before defeating him. Captain Cold later tracks Chillblaine down and kills him to avenge his sister's death. Chillblaine in other media • An unidentified version of Chillblaine appears in the Robot Chicken DC Comics Special, voiced by Matthew Senreich. This version is a member of the Legion of Doom. • An original version of Chillblaine, Mark Blaine, appears in The Flash, portrayed by Jon Cor. This version is a former scientist of Ivo Laboratories who was fired for creating a microchip that could be used for cryogenic technology to create his "cryo-bracelets" for personal usage. Introduced in the seventh season, he attempts to seek revenge and frame Killer Frost who he sees as a kindred spirit after he's defeated, arrested, and incarcerated in Iron Heights Penitentiary. Blaine later gets out after turning state's witness and, as of the eighth season, starts dating Frost until the latter is killed while fighting Deathstorm. In the ninth season, Blaine joins the Red Death's Rogues in constructing the Cosmic Treadmill in exchange for help in resurrecting Frost. However, The Flash appeals to his better nature, leading to Blaine betraying the Rogues and destroying the device. After taking time to reflect on himself, Blaine helps Team Flash against the Negative Speed Force. ==Chimera==

Chimera is the name of several characters appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. First version The first Chimera is a master of disguise who fought Batman. Sanjeet Bhatia Sanjeet Bhatia is a reality-warping woman who is an ally of the Teen Titans. Adam Sharp Adam Sharp is a super-soldier who took the name of Chimera when he worked for the organization Checkmate. Rau'ut L'lwer In 2011, "The New 52" rebooted the DC universe. A Durlan named '''Ra'ut L'lwer''' used the Chimera name as a member of the Teen Titans. Coombs In 2011, "The New 52" rebooted the DC universe and introduced a new incarnation of Chimera. He is a diver named Coombs working for Triton Base who is mauled by sharks despite Aquaman's intervention and given experimental life-saving treatment by Dr. Edrid Orson involving a brain tissue sample of the sea monster Karaqan and other DNA grafts from several marine animals. This ends up transforming him into a tentacled piscine humanoid. As a result of Dr. Orson's experiment, Coombs gains shapeshifting abilities which he primarily uses to assume the abilities of aquatic animals. ==King Chimera==