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{{Character
 
| name = Shimmer
 
| name = Shimmer
 
| image = Shimmer.png
 
| image = Shimmer.png
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| real name = {{CIT|Selinda Flinders}}<ref>{{askgreg|16948|2012-11-15|2017-04-28}}</ref>
| real name =
 
 
| alias =
 
| alias =
| age (2010) = {{CIT|18}}<ref>[[Greg Weisman|Weisman, Greg]] (2011-09-16). [http://s8.org/gargoyles/askgreg/search.php?qid=13495 Question #13495]. ''Ask Greg''. Retrieved 2011-09-16.</ref>
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| age (2010) = {{CIT|18}}<ref name="id13495">{{askgreg|13495|2011-09-16}}</ref>
 
| age (2016) = {{CIT|23}}
 
| age (2016) = {{CIT|23}}
| species = [[Human]]
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| age (2018) = {{CIT|25}}
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| species = [[Meta-human]]<ref name=e210 />
 
| gender = Female
 
| gender = Female
 
| hair color = Auburn
 
| hair color = Auburn
 
| eye color = Green
 
| eye color = Green
| relatives = [[Mammoth]] (twin brother)
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| relatives = {{CIT|[[Mammoth]] (brother)}}<ref name="id13495"/>
| affiliation = [[Cult of the Kobra]]
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| affiliation = [[Cult of the Kobra]]<br>[[Onslaught]]
| powers =
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| powers = Transmutation
 
| weaknesses =
 
| weaknesses =
 
| equipment =
 
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'''Shimmer''' is [[Kobra]]'s right hand {{CIT|and the twin sister of [[Mammoth]]}} and a member of the [[Onslaught]].
 
'''Shimmer''' was [[Kobra]]'s right hand and the twin sister of [[Mammoth]].
 
   
 
== Physical appearance ==
 
== Physical appearance ==
Shimmer is a young Caucasian woman with short, red hair and green eyes. The right half of her head is bald, and adorned with a black Kobra-tattoo. She uses blue lipstick and wears several earrings.<ref name=e104/>
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Shimmer is a young Caucasian woman with short, red hair and green eyes. The right half of her head is bald and adorned with a black Kobra-tattoo. She uses blue lipstick and wears several earrings.<ref name=e104/>
   
 
In 2010, she wore sleek, black pants and a blue top with long, black gloves connected to her shoulders.<ref name=e104/>
 
In 2010, she wore sleek, black pants and a blue top with long, black gloves connected to her shoulders.<ref name=e104/>
   
By 2016, she took to wearing cargo pants and heavy boots, and has a belt with a plain, gray buckle and a holster for a machete. She also wears a black, high-cut, one piece swimsuit. She has a small, black band around her left elbow and black, fingerless gloves.<ref name=e205>{{ep ref|205}}</ref>
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By 2016, she took to wearing cargo pants and heavy boots and has a belt with a plain, gray buckle and a holster for a machete. She also wears a black, high-cut, one piece swimsuit. She has a small, black band around her left elbow and black, fingerless gloves.<ref name=e205>{{ep ref|205}}</ref>
   
 
== History ==
 
== History ==
 
=== 2010 ===
 
=== 2010 ===
{{TS|[[Santa Prisca]]|[[June 19, 2010|June 19]], 00:43|[[ECT]]}}
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{{TS|[[Santa Prisca]]|[[June 19, 2010|June 19]]|00:43|[[ECT]]}}
 
When the [[Kobra-Venom]] was first produced, Shimmer injected {{CIT|her twin brother}}, [[Mammoth]], with one ampule of the drug. He was permanently transformed into a super strong monstrosity.<ref name=e104/>
 
When the [[Kobra-Venom]] was first produced, Shimmer injected {{CIT|her twin brother}}, [[Mammoth]], with one ampule of the drug. He was permanently transformed into a super strong monstrosity.<ref name=e104/>
   
{{TS|Santa Prisca|[[July 22, 2010|July 22]], post-20:08|ECT}}
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{{TS|Santa Prisca|[[July 22, 2010|July 22]]|post-20:08|ECT}}
Kobra kept her by his side, and confidently ordered her to one on one combat with [[Nightwing|Robin]]. They were evenly matched, but Robin was forced to retreat. When he went after Kobra for a second time, he easily dispatched Shimmer with bolas.<ref name=e104>{{ep ref|104}}</ref>
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Kobra kept her by his side, and confidently ordered her to one on one combat with [[Nightwing|Robin]]. They were evenly matched, but Robin was forced to retreat. When he went after Kobra for the second time, he easily dispatched Shimmer with bolas.<ref name=e104>{{ep ref|104}}</ref>
   
{{TS|[[Star City]]|[[September 6, 2010|September 6]], 20:12|[[PDT]]}}
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{{TS|[[Star City]]|[[September 6, 2010|September 6]]|20:12|[[PDT]]}}
Shimmer lead a team of [[Cult of the Kobra|Kobra cultists]] to steal a cobra dagger from the [[Star City World History Museum]]. [[Green Arrow]] and [[Tigress|Artemis]] tried to stop her, but their arrows only took down her henchmen. Artemis's oil arrow did contain microbeads with a tracer, which latched on to Shimmer's clothing. She made it to the escape helicopter, and disabled another tracker arrow that Green Arrow had shot.<ref name=c16>{{ep ref|c16}}</ref>
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Shimmer lead a team of [[Cult of the Kobra|Kobra cultists]] to steal a cobra dagger from the [[Star City World History Museum]]. [[Green Arrow]] and [[Tigress|Artemis]] tried to stop her, but their arrows only took down her henchmen. Artemis's oil arrow did contain microbeads with a tracer, which latched on to Shimmer's clothing. She made it to the escape helicopter and disabled another tracker arrow that Green Arrow had shot.<ref name=c16>{{ep ref|c16}}</ref>
   
{{TS|[[Minneapolis]]|[[September 12, 2010|September 12]], 21:57|CDT}}
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{{TS|[[Minneapolis]]|[[September 12, 2010|September 12]]|21:57|CDT}}
 
Shimmer brought the dagger to [[Kobra]], who planned to use it for a ritual involving his brother, [[Jason Burr]]. Shimmer watched as her master prepared a ritual.<ref name=c16/>
 
Shimmer brought the dagger to [[Kobra]], who planned to use it for a ritual involving his brother, [[Jason Burr]]. Shimmer watched as her master prepared a ritual.<ref name=c16/>
   
{{TS|[[Minneapolis]]|[[September 12, 2010|September 12]], 22:00|[[CDT]]}}
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{{TS|[[Minneapolis]]|[[September 12, 2010|September 12]]|22:00|[[CDT]]}}
During the ritual, [[Batman]], [[Flash]], [[Green Arrow]] and their protégés interfered. Whilst Mammoth and the other cultists engaged them, Shimmer stood by her master to help him with the completion of the ritual. When it was complete, she tried to take on [[Nightwing|Robin]]. She failed to realize he was a distraction, and [[Tigress|Artemis]] shot a bola arrow to bind her. She was knocked to the ground, and watched as the fight went on. Following Kobra's defeat, she was sent to [[Belle Reve Penitentiary]].<ref name=c16>{{ep ref|c16}}</ref>
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During the ritual, [[Batman]], [[Flash]], [[Green Arrow]] and their protégés interfered. Whilst Mammoth and the other cultists engaged them, Shimmer stood by her master to help him with the completion of the ritual. When it was complete, she tried to take on [[Nightwing|Robin]]. She failed to realize he was a distraction, and [[Tigress|Artemis]] shot a bola arrow to bind her. She was knocked to the ground and watched as the fight went on. Following Kobra's defeat, she was sent to [[Belle Reve Penitentiary]].<ref name=c16>{{ep ref|c16}}</ref>
   
{{TS|[[Belle Reve Parish]]|[[September 16, 2010|September 16]], post-21:55|CDT}}
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{{TS|[[Belle Reve Parish]]|[[September 16, 2010|September 16]]|post-21:55|CDT}}
{{CIT|At Belle Reve, she got a job in the laundry room, delivering new uniforms to inmates.}}<ref>[[Greg Weisman|Weisman, Greg]] (2012-03-23). [http://s8.org/gargoyles/askgreg/search.php?qid=14531 Question #14531]. ''Ask Greg''. Retrieved 2012-03-29.</ref> These proved important in the planned breakout. She stood by [[Killer Frost]] for most of the breakout.<ref name=e111>{{ep ref|111}}</ref>
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{{CIT|At Belle Reve, she got a job in the laundry room, delivering new uniforms to inmates.}}<ref>{{askgreg|14531|2012-03-23|2012-03-29}}</ref> These proved important in the planned breakout. She stood by [[Killer Frost]] for most of the breakout.<ref name=e111>{{ep ref|111}}</ref>
   
{{TS|[[Smokey Mountains]]|[[December 30, 2010|December 30]], post-10:48|[[EST]]}}
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{{TS|[[Smokey Mountains]]|[[December 30, 2010|December 30]]|post-10:48|[[EST]]}}
 
Shimmer was part of an ambush [[Riddler]] planned for [[the Team]]. She stood by the strategist, but was easily taken out by Robin with a bola.<ref name=e125>{{ep ref|125}}</ref>
 
Shimmer was part of an ambush [[Riddler]] planned for [[the Team]]. She stood by the strategist, but was easily taken out by Robin with a bola.<ref name=e125>{{ep ref|125}}</ref>
   
 
=== 2016 ===
 
=== 2016 ===
{{TS|[[Bialya]]|[[February 20, 2016|February 20]], post-00:12|[[UTC+2]]}}
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{{TS|[[Greater Bialya|Bialya]]|[[February 20, 2016|February 20]]|post-00:12|[[UTC+2]]}}
Shimmer was working for [[Queen Bee]] with [[Mammoth]], [[Psimon]], [[Icicle Jr.]] and [[Devastation]]. She helped rounding up runaways and strays from all over the world to send to the [[The Reach|Partner]]. Soon after they arrived in their main base of operations, intruders were spotted. After the capture of [[Batgirl]], Psimon sent Shimmer to make preparations for the transport of the abductees. [[Miss Martian]] found her, and took her out with a brain blast and read her mind. She stored Shimmer in an empty oil drum.<ref name=e205>{{ep ref|205}}</ref>
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Shimmer was working for [[Queen Bee]] with [[Mammoth]], [[Psimon]], [[Icicle Jr.]] and [[Devastation]]. She helped to round up runaways and strays from all over the world to send to the [[The Reach|Partner]]. Soon after they arrived in their main base of operations, intruders were spotted. After the capture of [[Oracle|Batgirl]], Psimon sent Shimmer to make preparations for the transport of the abductees. [[Miss Martian]] found her, and took her out with a brain blast and read her mind. She stored Shimmer in an empty oil drum.<ref name=e205>{{ep ref|205}}</ref>
   
{{TS|Bialya|February 20, post-10:34|UTC+2}}
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{{TS|Bialya|February 20|post-10:34|UTC+2}}
 
Mammoth had taken his sister out of the drum, but she was still unconscious when [[Queen Bee]] checked on the damage in person.<ref name=e205/>
 
Mammoth had taken his sister out of the drum, but she was still unconscious when [[Queen Bee]] checked on the damage in person.<ref name=e205/>
   
{{TS|[[Atlantic Ocean]]|[[March 24, 2016|March 24]], 03:17|EDT}}
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{{TS|[[Atlantic Ocean]]|[[March 24, 2016|March 24]]|03:17|EDT}}
 
Shimmer was stored in a pod with the other abductees and kept aboard the [[Manta-Sub]].<ref name=e209>{{ep ref|209}}</ref>
 
Shimmer was stored in a pod with the other abductees and kept aboard the [[Manta-Sub]].<ref name=e209>{{ep ref|209}}</ref>
   
{{TS|[[Pacific Ocean]]|[[March 30, 2016|March 30]], post-18:28|[[HAST]]}}
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{{TS|[[Pacific Ocean]]|[[March 30, 2016|March 30]]|post-18:28|[[HAST]]}}
Shimmer, still in a pod, was transferred to a [[The Reach|Reach]] ship under the ocean. Along with the other abductees, Shimmer was experimented on, and was later freed by the Team. While en route to the [[Bio-Ship]], they encountered [[Black Beetle]]. In the ensuing battle, Shimmer switched sides, and fought against her would-be liberators. However, she was defeated by [[Batgirl]].
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Shimmer, still in a pod, was transferred to a [[The Reach|Reach]] ship under the ocean. Along with the other abductees, Shimmer was experimented on, and was later freed by the Team. While en route to the [[Bio-Ship]], they encountered [[Black Beetle]]. In the ensuing battle, Shimmer switched sides, and fought against her would-be liberators. However, she was defeated by [[Oracle|Batgirl]].
   
Still groggy, Shimmer's metapowers activated, and she inadvertedly dissolved a section of the hull. A rush of water slammed into the room, knocking Shimmer unconscious and breaking up the battle between the two Beetles. Black Beetle saved Shimmer from drowning, but was forced to let [[Blue Beetle|Jaime Reyes]] escape.<ref name=e210/>
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Still groggy, Shimmer's meta-powers activated, and she inadvertently dissolved a section of the hull. A rush of water slammed into the room, knocking Shimmer unconscious and breaking up the battle between the two Beetles. Black Beetle saved Shimmer from drowning, but was forced to let [[Blue Beetle|Jaime Reyes]] escape.<ref name=e210>{{Ep ref|210}}</ref>
   
{{TS|Bialya|June 14, 05:19|UTC+2}}
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{{TS|Bialya|June 14|05:19|UTC+2}}
Shimmer, Mammoth and Devastation made a show of defending the Bialyan temple base against a joint [[the Team|Team]]-[[Justice League|League]] incursion. A combination of Batgirl's martial arts and [[Zatanna]]'s magic sent them all through a hole in the floor created by Shimmer.<ref name=e218>{{ep ref|218}}</ref>
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Shimmer, Mammoth, and Devastation made a show of defending the Bialyan temple base against a joint [[the Team|Team]]-[[Justice League|League]] incursion. A combination of Batgirl's martial arts and [[Zatanna]]'s magic sent them all through a hole in the floor created by Shimmer.<ref name=e218>{{ep ref|218}}</ref>
   
{{TS|Bialya|June 14, 20:[[16]]|UTC+2}}
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{{TS|Bialya|June 14|20:[[16]]|UTC+2}}
 
At the temple, Queen Bee gave the trio her sympathies for being ordered to throw the fight against the Team, but explained that it was necessary for [[the Light]]'s plans to proceed on schedule.<ref name=e218/>
 
At the temple, Queen Bee gave the trio her sympathies for being ordered to throw the fight against the Team, but explained that it was necessary for [[the Light]]'s plans to proceed on schedule.<ref name=e218/>
   
 
== Powers and abilities ==
 
== Powers and abilities ==
 
=== Powers ===
 
=== Powers ===
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[[File:Shimmer using her powers.jpg|thumb|200px|Shimmer using her powers.]]
 
After being experimented on by [[the Reach]], she discovered that she had acquired [[Meta-Gene|powers]].
 
After being experimented on by [[the Reach]], she discovered that she had acquired [[Meta-Gene|powers]].
*'''Transmutation:''' By touch, she is able to alter matter. She was able to vaporise a piece of a Reach ship's hull in an instant,<ref name=e210>{{Ep ref|210}}</ref> and turn a portion of a stone floor into sand.<ref name=e218>{{ep ref|218}}</ref>
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* '''Transmutation:''' By touch, {{CIT|she is able to change the state of elements into gas}}.<ref name=id>{{askgreg|22780|2019-04-29|2019-05-02}}</ref>
 
=== Abilities ===
 
* '''Master martial artist'''<ref name=e104/>
 
* '''Mechanical skills''' <ref name=e104/>
 
   
 
== Appearances ==
 
== Appearances ==
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== Background in other media ==
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== Background information ==
 
* In the comics, Shimmer has the power of transmutation, the ability to transform one element or compound into another.
 
* In the comics, Shimmer has the power of transmutation, the ability to transform one element or compound into another.
 
* This is her first animated appearance.
 
* This is her first animated appearance.
* Shimmer doesn't talk.
 
   
 
== References ==
 
== References ==
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[[Category:Cult of the Kobra]]
 
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[[Category:Humans]]
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[[Category:Individuals]]
 
[[Category:Individuals]]

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Shimmer is Kobra's right hand and the twin sister of Mammoth and a member of the Onslaught.

Physical appearance

Shimmer is a young Caucasian woman with short, red hair and green eyes. The right half of her head is bald and adorned with a black Kobra-tattoo. She uses blue lipstick and wears several earrings.[4]

In 2010, she wore sleek, black pants and a blue top with long, black gloves connected to her shoulders.[4]

By 2016, she took to wearing cargo pants and heavy boots and has a belt with a plain, gray buckle and a holster for a machete. She also wears a black, high-cut, one piece swimsuit. She has a small, black band around her left elbow and black, fingerless gloves.[5]

History

2010

 
Santa Prisca
June 19, 00:43 ECT

When the Kobra-Venom was first produced, Shimmer injected her twin brother, Mammoth, with one ampule of the drug. He was permanently transformed into a super strong monstrosity.[4]

 
Santa Prisca
July 22, post-20:08 ECT

Kobra kept her by his side, and confidently ordered her to one on one combat with Robin. They were evenly matched, but Robin was forced to retreat. When he went after Kobra for the second time, he easily dispatched Shimmer with bolas.[4]

 
Star City
September 6, 20:12 PDT

Shimmer lead a team of Kobra cultists to steal a cobra dagger from the Star City World History Museum. Green Arrow and Artemis tried to stop her, but their arrows only took down her henchmen. Artemis's oil arrow did contain microbeads with a tracer, which latched on to Shimmer's clothing. She made it to the escape helicopter and disabled another tracker arrow that Green Arrow had shot.[6]

 
Minneapolis
September 12, 21:57 CDT

Shimmer brought the dagger to Kobra, who planned to use it for a ritual involving his brother, Jason Burr. Shimmer watched as her master prepared a ritual.[6]

 
Minneapolis
September 12, 22:00 CDT

During the ritual, Batman, Flash, Green Arrow and their protégés interfered. Whilst Mammoth and the other cultists engaged them, Shimmer stood by her master to help him with the completion of the ritual. When it was complete, she tried to take on Robin. She failed to realize he was a distraction, and Artemis shot a bola arrow to bind her. She was knocked to the ground and watched as the fight went on. Following Kobra's defeat, she was sent to Belle Reve Penitentiary.[6]

 
Belle Reve Parish
September 16, post-21:55 CDT

At Belle Reve, she got a job in the laundry room, delivering new uniforms to inmates.[7] These proved important in the planned breakout. She stood by Killer Frost for most of the breakout.[8]

 
Smokey Mountains
December 30, post-10:48 EST

Shimmer was part of an ambush Riddler planned for the Team. She stood by the strategist, but was easily taken out by Robin with a bola.[9]

2016

 
Bialya
February 20, post-00:12 UTC+2

Shimmer was working for Queen Bee with Mammoth, Psimon, Icicle Jr. and Devastation. She helped to round up runaways and strays from all over the world to send to the Partner. Soon after they arrived in their main base of operations, intruders were spotted. After the capture of Batgirl, Psimon sent Shimmer to make preparations for the transport of the abductees. Miss Martian found her, and took her out with a brain blast and read her mind. She stored Shimmer in an empty oil drum.[5]

 
Bialya
February 20, post-10:34 UTC+2

Mammoth had taken his sister out of the drum, but she was still unconscious when Queen Bee checked on the damage in person.[5]

 
Atlantic Ocean
March 24, 03:17 EDT

Shimmer was stored in a pod with the other abductees and kept aboard the Manta-Sub.[10]

 
Pacific Ocean
March 30, post-18:28 HAST

Shimmer, still in a pod, was transferred to a Reach ship under the ocean. Along with the other abductees, Shimmer was experimented on, and was later freed by the Team. While en route to the Bio-Ship, they encountered Black Beetle. In the ensuing battle, Shimmer switched sides, and fought against her would-be liberators. However, she was defeated by Batgirl.

Still groggy, Shimmer's meta-powers activated, and she inadvertently dissolved a section of the hull. A rush of water slammed into the room, knocking Shimmer unconscious and breaking up the battle between the two Beetles. Black Beetle saved Shimmer from drowning, but was forced to let Jaime Reyes escape.[3]

 
Bialya
June 14, 05:19 UTC+2

Shimmer, Mammoth, and Devastation made a show of defending the Bialyan temple base against a joint Team-League incursion. A combination of Batgirl's martial arts and Zatanna's magic sent them all through a hole in the floor created by Shimmer.[11]

 
Bialya
June 14, 20:16 UTC+2

At the temple, Queen Bee gave the trio her sympathies for being ordered to throw the fight against the Team, but explained that it was necessary for the Light's plans to proceed on schedule.[11]

Powers and abilities

Powers

Shimmer using her powers

Shimmer using her powers.

After being experimented on by the Reach, she discovered that she had acquired powers.

  • Transmutation: By touch, she is able to change the state of elements into gas.[12]

Appearances

Background information

  • In the comics, Shimmer has the power of transmutation, the ability to transform one element or compound into another.
  • This is her first animated appearance.

References

  1. Weisman, Greg (2012-11-15). Question #16948. Ask Greg. Retrieved 2017-04-28.
  2. 2.0 2.1 Weisman, Greg (2011-09-16). Question #13495. Ask Greg. Retrieved 2011-09-16.
  3. 3.0 3.1 Hopps, Kevin (writer) & Divar, Tim (director) (Originally released on iTunes on October 14, 2012, broadcast on January 5, 2013). "Before the Dawn". Young Justice. Season 2. Episode 10. Cartoon Network.
  4. 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 Robinson, Andrew (writer) & Berkeley, Christopher (director) (January 28, 2011). "Drop-Zone". Young Justice. Season 1. Episode 4. Cartoon Network.
  5. 5.0 5.1 5.2 Vietti, Brandon (writer) & Murphy, Doug (director) (May 26, 2012). "Beneath". Young Justice. Season 2. Episode 5. Cartoon Network.
  6. 6.0 6.1 6.2 Weisman, Greg, Kevin Hopps (w). Jones, Christopher (a). Atkinson, Zac (col). Sienty, Dezi (let). Chadwick, Jim (ed). "Common Denominators" Young Justice 16 (May 30, 2012), New York, NY: DC Comics
  7. Weisman, Greg (2012-03-23). Question #14531. Ask Greg. Retrieved 2012-03-29.
  8. Weisman, Greg (writer) & Oliva, Jay (director) (September 23, 2011). "Terrors". Young Justice. Season 1. Episode 11. Cartoon Network.
  9. Hopps, Kevin (writer) & Oliva, Jay, Divar, Tim (directors) (April 14, 2012). "Usual Suspects". Young Justice. Season 1. Episode 25. Cartoon Network.
  10. Weisman, Jon (writer) & Zwyer, Mel (director) (October 6, 2012). "Darkest". Young Justice. Season 2. Episode 9. Cartoon Network.
  11. 11.0 11.1 David, Peter (writer) & Zwyer, Mel (director) (March 2, 2013). "Intervention". Young Justice. Season 2. Episode 18. Cartoon Network.
  12. Weisman, Greg (2019-04-29). Question #22780. Ask Greg. Retrieved 2019-05-02.