When magnetic field disruptors planted by [[the Reach]] threatened the Earth, Doctor Fate joined 39 other heroes of Earth in a briefing in Metropolis City. The heroes would use a computer virus provided by [[Lex Luthor]] to safely disable the devices. The heroes were paired off with another into twenty squads: one member would run interference against [[Beetle-tech Drones]] guarding the disruptors, allowing the other to get close enough to plant the virus.<ref name=e220>{{ep ref|220}}</ref> {{CIT|Doctor Fate was pairedoffwith [[Blue Devil]], as Mu Squad.}}<ref name=qid>[[Greg Weisman|Weisman, Greg]] (2013-3-18). [http://www.s8.org/gargoyles/askgreg/search.php?qid=1032 Question #]. ''Ask Greg''. Retrieved 2013-3-18.</ref>
+
When magnetic field disruptors planted by [[the Reach]] threatened the Earth, Doctor Fate joined 39 other heroes of Earth in a briefing in Metropolis City. The heroes would use a computer virus provided by [[Lex Luthor]] to safely disable the devices. The heroes were paired off with another into twenty squads: one member would run interference against [[Beetle-tech Drones]] guarding the disruptors, allowing the other to get close enough to plant the virus.<ref name=e220>{{ep ref|220}}</ref> {{CIT|Doctor Fate was assigned to Mu Squad, and worked alongside [[Blue Devil]].}}<ref name=rid1032>[[Greg Weisman|Weisman, Greg]] (2013-3-18). [http://www.s8.org/gargoyles/askgreg/search.php?rid=1032 Ramble #1032]. ''Ask Greg''. Retrieved 2013-3-19.</ref>
Within thirty minutes, all squads had succeeded in their mission.<ref name=e220>{{ep ref|220}}</ref>
Within thirty minutes, all squads had succeeded in their mission.<ref name=e220>{{ep ref|220}}</ref>
Doctor Fate, more accurately referred to as Nabu, is a Lord of Order, a supernatural entity and a superhero. He was previously a member of the Justice Society of America, and currently serves as a member of the Justice League, with Zatara as his host body.
Doctor Fate is always manifested as the current host wearing the same uniform. The uniform consists of a golden helmet that covers the entirety of the host's head, excluding the ears and, occasionally hair, if it should be long enough.[2] Fate wears a long, high collared cape, fastened with two large buttons. Beneath is a blue shirt with a golden oval set in the chest. He also dons a large golden belt with a circle in the center, and deep blue pants with golden boots.[3]
History
Early life
As a Lord of Order, Nabu had to rely on human hosts to have a presence on the physical plane. He could take over host bodies when they wear the Helmet of Fate, transforming them into Doctor Fate. While he is in control, the souls of his hosts remain within the Helmet, powerless to influence the outside world.
Nabu gained a new human host when Wally West put on the Helmet in the fight against Klarion. They were evenly matched, but Fate won after he hurt Klarion's familiar Teekl, severing his ties with the mortal plane. Nabu at first refused to relinquish control of Wally's body. Kent Nelson, who had been mortally wounded, and sucked into the Helmet along with Wally when the young hero put it on, convinced Nabu that Wally was not the right suitor to be the next Doctor Fate. He would keep the Lord of Order company until a suitable successor was chosen. The Helmet of Fate would reside in Wally's room in Mount Justice for safekeeping.[3]
Zatanna used the Helmet to fight against Klarion. After she took him down, Nabu refused to give up her body, as he needed a permanent host to keep Klarion at bay. Zatara convinced Nabu to take him as a host instead of his daughter.[2]
Doctor Fate attended the Justice League meeting to consider expanding its membership. During the meeting, Captain Marvel questioned whether Fate should inherit Zatara's seat in the League, because Fate coerced Zatara into letting him use his body. Re-evaluation of his membership was put to a vote, though Fate justified staying on the League by stating that he joined at Zatara's request so that the others could keep an eye on them.[6]
The moment the trio made it back to the Watchtower, the Team ambushed them with cure-tech. Doctor Fate was tagged straight away, and after taking care of the other two, Zatanna attempted to remove the Helmet. She was electrocuted by the magics that held the helmet in place.[1]
When magnetic field disruptors planted by the Reach threatened the Earth, Doctor Fate joined 39 other heroes of Earth in a briefing in Metropolis City. The heroes would use a computer virus provided by Lex Luthor to safely disable the devices. The heroes were paired off with another into twenty squads: one member would run interference against Beetle-tech Drones guarding the disruptors, allowing the other to get close enough to plant the virus.[10]Doctor Fate was assigned to Mu Squad, and worked alongside Blue Devil.[11]
Within thirty minutes, all squads had succeeded in their mission.[10]
If Doctor Fate is injured when in battle, his host will also feel pain.
Powers and abilities
Nabu's magical connection to the Helmet of Fate allows him to completely possess the body of the wearer. Once in control, he can utilize many mystical abilities including:
