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Otis Beatty[2] is the commander of Lex Luthor's security force.

Personality[]

As the head of Lex Luthor's security detail, Otis's top priority is his boss's safety. He is ready to take action at any time and will diligently execute all of Luthor's commands.[3]

Physical appearance[]

Otis is a middle-aged Caucasian male with an average build and height. He is fashioned in the standard LexCorp security uniform. However, as security commander, he does not wear the typical tactical headgear. Instead, Otis sports a pair of dark sunglasses and a black cap with the company's name embroidered on the front panel.

History[]

2015[]

 
Metropolis
December 1, 10:45 EST

When Metropolis was encased in a force field bubble, Otis was informed about something on the walkie and requested his boss's attention.[4]

 
Metropolis
December 1, post-14:01 EST

Otis told Luthor that the force field surrounding Metropolis had freed Match, and that all attempts to contain him had failed.[5]

2016[]

 
Metropolis
March 21, 19:11 EDT

After Luthor's office exploded by a rocket launcher, Otis called Luthor to know if he was alright. He was ordered to kill the culprit. Otis went along with the security at the rooftop on the other side, but discovered that the perpetrator already left. When Speedy threatened Luthor with a detonation cord, Otis arrived with the other security officers and took aim at Speedy. Otis asked for permission from Luthor, to take him out, the latter told him to hold his position.[3]

2020[]

 
Metropolis
November 12, 12:00 EST

Lex Luthor was discussing Perdita Vladek's rescue with Mercy and Otis, when Luthor suddenly disappeared. Otis and Mercy searched frantically for him, until he returned moments later, shaken by his brief abduction by the Justice League.[6]

Appearances[]

Background information[]

  • Otis shares his name with Luthor's assistant from Richard Donner's Superman and Superman II, played by Ned Beatty. His speach mannerisms are also similar to Ned Beatty's Otis. This is his first animated appearance.

References[]

  1. Weisman, Greg (2016-12-05). Question #21663. Ask Greg. Retrieved 2016-12-05.
  2. Weisman, Greg (2024-07-24). Young Justice Character Countback. Ask Greg. Retrieved 2024-07-24.
  3. 3.0 3.1 Weisman, Greg (writer) & Murphy, Doug (director) (September 29, 2012). "Satisfaction". Young Justice. Season 2. Episode 8. Cartoon Network.
  4. Weisman, Greg (w). Jones, Christopher (a). Atkinson, Zac (col). Sienty, Dezi (let). Gaydos, Sarah (ed). "Players, Chapter Two: Directly to Jail" Young Justice 21 (October 17, 2012), New York, NY: DC Comics
  5. Weisman, Greg (w). Jones, Christopher (a). Atkinson, Zac (col). Abbott, Wes (let). Gaydos, Sarah (ed). "Players, Chapter Three: Landing on Boardwalk" Young Justice 22 (November 20, 2012), New York, NY: DC Comics
  6. Weisman, Greg (w). Jones, Christopher (a). Wright, Jason (col). Abbott, Wes (let). Meares, Ben, Kubert, Katie (ed). "Last Rights" Young Justice: Targets (November 8, 2022), DC Universe Infinite: DC Comics
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