Creote
Encyclopedia
Aleksandr Creote—referred to almost exclusively by his surname alone—is a fictional character
from DC Comics
. He was created by writer Gail Simone
and artist Ed Benes
. The character is the devoted partner of Savant
, and mostly appears in the Birds of Prey comic book.
On her message board, creator Gail Simone
discussed Creote:
For most of his following appearances in "Birds," however, Creote has appeared as an ally. Though his use waned after 2004, he has still appeared sporadically to some degree up to 2007.
) operative. At some point, he met and partnered with the Savant
, whom he is largely subordinate to. This loyalty has led Creote to aid and follow Savant in any way he can, even traveling to the United States and Gotham City
. Over some time, it is implied that part of Creote's duties is helping Savant with his mental disorder.
During his first appearance, Creote is helping Savant execute an extortion scheme; the aim is to force Oracle
to divulge Batman
's secret identity. As part of the plan, a member of Oracle's team, the Birds of Prey is captured. This agent, Black Canary
, realizes—to Creote's surprise—during her time with the duo that Creote is in love with Savant. She also learns from Creote that Savant is oblivious to Creote's feelings.
Soon, Black Canary is rescued by the Birds, who then defeat Creote and Savant. Later, Creote still dutifully aids Savant after Oracle has encouraged the latter to begin fighting crime again. Throughout his time as a hero and ally of the Birds, Creote is noticeably devoted to Savant. This sometimes causes awkward situations resulting from Lady Blackhawk
's attempts to capture his attention.
Eventually, Creote and the Birds part ways when Savant claims that his debt to Oracle has ended. However, Creote is later seen working with the Birds again, and in his motherland. He is used as a way for the Birds to access an exclusive former-KGB leader's auction of old Rocket Red
suits. Near the end of the mission, he is present for the rebirth of the hero Ice
, whom he and the other local Russians called "the Goddess".
and sabotage.
Fictional character
A character is the representation of a person in a narrative work of art . Derived from the ancient Greek word kharaktêr , the earliest use in English, in this sense, dates from the Restoration, although it became widely used after its appearance in Tom Jones in 1749. From this, the sense of...
from DC Comics
DC Comics
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. He was created by writer Gail Simone
Gail Simone
Gail Simone is an American writer of comic books. Best known for penning DC's Birds of Prey, her other notable works include Secret Six, Welcome to Tranquility, The All-New Atom, and Deadpool. In 2007, she took over Wonder Woman...
and artist Ed Benes
Ed Benes
José Edilbenes Bezerra is a Brazilian comic book artist, better known by his pen name of Ed Benes...
. The character is the devoted partner of Savant
Savant (comics)
Savant is a comic book character from DC Comics.-Fictional character biography:Brian Durlin, better known as Savant, is the spoiled heir to an enormous fortune. Savant had moved to Gotham to become a self-styled vigilante...
, and mostly appears in the Birds of Prey comic book.
Publication history
Originally, Creote was presented as a loyal villainous sidekick in Birds of Prey.On her message board, creator Gail Simone
Gail Simone
Gail Simone is an American writer of comic books. Best known for penning DC's Birds of Prey, her other notable works include Secret Six, Welcome to Tranquility, The All-New Atom, and Deadpool. In 2007, she took over Wonder Woman...
discussed Creote:
For most of his following appearances in "Birds," however, Creote has appeared as an ally. Though his use waned after 2004, he has still appeared sporadically to some degree up to 2007.
Fictional character biography
Creote is a Soviet Special Forces (KGBKGB
The KGB was the commonly used acronym for the . It was the national security agency of the Soviet Union from 1954 until 1991, and was the premier internal security, intelligence, and secret police organization during that time.The State Security Agency of the Republic of Belarus currently uses the...
) operative. At some point, he met and partnered with the Savant
Savant (comics)
Savant is a comic book character from DC Comics.-Fictional character biography:Brian Durlin, better known as Savant, is the spoiled heir to an enormous fortune. Savant had moved to Gotham to become a self-styled vigilante...
, whom he is largely subordinate to. This loyalty has led Creote to aid and follow Savant in any way he can, even traveling to the United States and Gotham City
Gotham City
Gotham City is a fictional U.S. city appearing in DC Comics, best known as the home of Batman. Batman's place of residence was first identified as Gotham City in Batman #4 . Gotham City is strongly inspired by Trenton, Ontario's history, location, atmosphere, and various architectural styles...
. Over some time, it is implied that part of Creote's duties is helping Savant with his mental disorder.
During his first appearance, Creote is helping Savant execute an extortion scheme; the aim is to force Oracle
Barbara Gordon
Barbara Gordon is a fictional character appearing in comic books published by DC Comics and in related media, created by Gardner Fox and Carmine Infantino...
to divulge Batman
Batman
Batman is a fictional character created by the artist Bob Kane and writer Bill Finger. A comic book superhero, Batman first appeared in Detective Comics #27 , and since then has appeared primarily in publications by DC Comics...
's secret identity. As part of the plan, a member of Oracle's team, the Birds of Prey is captured. This agent, Black Canary
Black Canary
Black Canary is the name of two fictional characters, DC Comics superheroines created by writer Robert Kanigher and artist Carmine Infantino. The first Black Canary debuted appeared in Flash Comics #86 . The first Black Canary was the alter-ego of Dinah Drake, who took part in Golden Age adventures...
, realizes—to Creote's surprise—during her time with the duo that Creote is in love with Savant. She also learns from Creote that Savant is oblivious to Creote's feelings.
Soon, Black Canary is rescued by the Birds, who then defeat Creote and Savant. Later, Creote still dutifully aids Savant after Oracle has encouraged the latter to begin fighting crime again. Throughout his time as a hero and ally of the Birds, Creote is noticeably devoted to Savant. This sometimes causes awkward situations resulting from Lady Blackhawk
Lady Blackhawk
Lady Blackhawk is an alias used by three fictional comic book characters appearing in American comic books. The first, Zinda Blake, was introduced in a DC Comics publication in 1959; the second, Natalie Reed, appeared in a DC Comics title in 1988. The third, as-yet-unnamed, Lady Blackhawk debuted...
's attempts to capture his attention.
Eventually, Creote and the Birds part ways when Savant claims that his debt to Oracle has ended. However, Creote is later seen working with the Birds again, and in his motherland. He is used as a way for the Birds to access an exclusive former-KGB leader's auction of old Rocket Red
Rocket Red
The Rocket Red Brigade is a DC Comics superhero team. They first appeared in Green Lantern Corps #208 , and were created by Steve Englehart and Joe Staton.-History:...
suits. Near the end of the mission, he is present for the rebirth of the hero Ice
Ice (comics)
Ice is a fictional character, a comic book superhero in publications from DC Comics. Created by Keith Giffen, J. M. DeMatteis, and Kevin Maguire, she first appeared in Justice League International #12 ....
, whom he and the other local Russians called "the Goddess".
Powers and abilities
In the Spetsnaz GRU, Creote was highly trained in extreme methods of hand to hand combat and physically trained to deter, capture or kill hostile agents, saboteurs, bandits, and other criminal elements. He would also have received training in reconnaissanceReconnaissance
Reconnaissance is the military term for exploring beyond the area occupied by friendly forces to gain information about enemy forces or features of the environment....
and sabotage.