| Shakira | |
|---|---|
) Shakira from The Warlord #32 and #33 Art by Mike Grell | |
| Publication information | |
| DC Comics | |
| First appearance | The Warlord #32, (April 1980) |
| Mike Grell (writer and artist) | |
| In-story information | |
| Alter ego | Shakira |
| Species | Werecat |
| Place of origin | Skartaris |
| Abilities | Shapeshifts into a black cat, expert fencer and markswoman. |
Shakira is a fictional character, a sword and sorcery heroine published by DC Comics. She first appeared in The Warlord #32 (April 1980) and was created by Mike Grell.
Fictional character biography
When Travis Morgan the Warlord encountered a lovely young woman in Skartaris captured by the evil Titans that lived on the Isle of Titans, he freed her. Calling herself Shakira, the former captive revealed a surprise for her rescuer. The Warlord was shocked to find that his damsel in distress was a feline shapeshifter.[1]
When he saved her from savage bird-men, Shakira became his ally. She set about repaying the favor when she shapeshifted her way out of a robot's trap that had ensnared both her and Morgan, and destroyed their mechanical torturer with its own laser weapons. Warlord asked Shakira if she was a woman who became a cat or a cat who became a woman, but she never gave him an answer.[2][3] In the strange world of Skartaris, Shakira has become Morgan's constant companion and a trusted friend.
Powers and abilities
- Shakira is a werecat who can transform into a small black cat who always seems to sport a small golden spiked collar.
- Her feline form seems to provide her with cat-like instincts even when fully human, such as a desire to chase mice, and a pathological fear of water.
- She is a skilled fighter, both armed and unarmed, and an accurate shot with most firearms.
In other media
Television
- Shakira has appeared in the Justice League Unlimited episode "Chaos at the Earth's Core." Instead of becoming a black cat, the animated version of Shakira shapeshifted into a black panther. She appears in a beaten-up state warning Warlord about the approach of Deimos' army.[4]
References
- ^ Grell, Mike (w), Grell, Mike (p), Colletta, Vince (i). "Land of the Titans" The Warlord 32 (April 1980)
- ^ Grell, Mike (w), Grell, Mike (p), Colletta, Vince (i). "Birds of Prey" The Warlord 33 (May 1980)
- ^ Schweier, Philip (February 13, 2006). "Return to the Lost World of The Warlord". Comicbookbin.com. Archived from the original on July 29, 2014.
CBB: And finally...Is Shakira a cat who turns into a human, or a human who can turn into a cat?
Mike Grell: The answer to your question is yes. - ^ Dos Santos, Joaquim (director); Wayne, Matt (writer) (September 24, 2005). "Chaos at the Earth's Core". Justice League Unlimited. Season 3. Episode 29. Cartoon Network.
External links
- DCU Guide: Shakira
- Shakira at DC Comics Wiki
- Shakira at MikeGrell.com
- Shakira at Mike's Amazing World of Comics