La Encantadora
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La Encantadora, known simply as Encantadora or by her real name
Lourdes Lucero, is a fictional character
in the DC Comics
universe
. Her first appearance
was in Secret Origins of Super-Villains 80-Page Giant #1/4, released in December 1999. She was originally created to be a femme fatale
enemy for Superman
to confront and was mentioned as being very skilled at using magic
.
Lourdes came into conflict with Superman when she tried to sell fake Kryptonite
to several supervillains; the mists allowed her to create the illusion of genuine kryptonite when meeting her clients, but the rocks were swiftly revealed to simply be painted green later on. Upon learning of the deception, her buyers were naturally nonplussed, but she was eventually captured by Superman- aided by a holographic projector provided by Doctor Spectrum- to allow Superman to confirm his theory about her powers-, who delivered her to jail.
Superman next encounters the Encantadora while Christmas shopping, when she has a fight with Etrigan with the result that the powers of the pair spiral out of control and cause people to face their inner demons. Superman quells the disturbance and the Encantadora is apaprently left powerless. To warm her Superman gives her his cape - and abruptly she teleports away with the perfect Christmas present for her brother who is a huge fan of Superman.
During a kiss with Superman, the Encantadora passed a single nano-bot into his body which started to systematically destroy his cells, slowly killing him cell by cell. The Encantadora found her conscience bothering her, however, and she warned Lois Lane
and the Atom
so that help could be found to save Superman. This perceived failure enraged Encantadora's employer, who sent Deathstroke
to kill her. Moments from death at Deathstroke's hand, Superman- the nanobot destroyed and his cells healed thanks to Steel
, Supergirl and Superboy
having been shrunk down and sent into his body to treat him- eventually rescued her again.
When Ra's al Ghul
kidnapped her brother Victor and threatened to kill him unless she used the Mists of Ibella to infuse the Lazarus Pits with her power. Superman and Talia Head intervene and reunite Encantadora with her brother. Superman brings her to the authorities and she vows that she will turn over a new leaf. Superman takes the necklace containing her mists and flies away. Mid-flight the mists vanish from his grasp and he wishes Lourdes the best of luck on her second chance.
Lourdes also has a pheromonal secretion that makes men become devoted to her, this can be blocked by nose plugs or air filters however.
She can also teleport anywhere she desires at will. She seems to have internalized this power as she can seemingly use it without the mists being in her possession.
Encantadora's magical powers are unfathomed, she has very little understanding of them and has admitted to knowing very little about their source, limits and capabilities.
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Lourdes Lucero, is a fictional character
Character (arts)
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in the DC Comics
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universe
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. Her first appearance
First appearance
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was in Secret Origins of Super-Villains 80-Page Giant #1/4, released in December 1999. She was originally created to be a femme fatale
Femme fatale
A femme fatale is a mysterious and seductive woman whose charms ensnare her lovers in bonds of irresistible desire, often leading them into compromising, dangerous, and deadly situations. She is an archetype of literature and art...
enemy for Superman
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to confront and was mentioned as being very skilled at using magic
Magic (paranormal)
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.
Fictional character biography
Lourdes Lucero's father had devoted his life to searching for the mystical "Mists of Ibella", which, when he found them, ultimately drove him insane. He had fought the temptation to succumb to the thrall of the mists and on his deathbed charged his daughter with disposing of them to protect their family and care for her younger brother. Lourdes felt no need to resist the mists however, and took their container from her father on his deathbed, and used their powers to become the Encantadora.Lourdes came into conflict with Superman when she tried to sell fake Kryptonite
Kryptonite
Kryptonite is a fictional material from the Superman mythos —the ore form of a radioactive element from Superman's home planet of Krypton. It is famous for being the ultimate physical weakness of Superman, and the word kryptonite has since become synonymous with an Achilles' heel —the one weakness...
to several supervillains; the mists allowed her to create the illusion of genuine kryptonite when meeting her clients, but the rocks were swiftly revealed to simply be painted green later on. Upon learning of the deception, her buyers were naturally nonplussed, but she was eventually captured by Superman- aided by a holographic projector provided by Doctor Spectrum- to allow Superman to confirm his theory about her powers-, who delivered her to jail.
Superman next encounters the Encantadora while Christmas shopping, when she has a fight with Etrigan with the result that the powers of the pair spiral out of control and cause people to face their inner demons. Superman quells the disturbance and the Encantadora is apaprently left powerless. To warm her Superman gives her his cape - and abruptly she teleports away with the perfect Christmas present for her brother who is a huge fan of Superman.
During a kiss with Superman, the Encantadora passed a single nano-bot into his body which started to systematically destroy his cells, slowly killing him cell by cell. The Encantadora found her conscience bothering her, however, and she warned Lois Lane
Lois Lane
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and the Atom
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so that help could be found to save Superman. This perceived failure enraged Encantadora's employer, who sent Deathstroke
Deathstroke
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to kill her. Moments from death at Deathstroke's hand, Superman- the nanobot destroyed and his cells healed thanks to Steel
Steel (John Henry Irons)
Steel , also known as the Man of Steel, is a fictional character, a superhero in the DC Universe. First appearing in The Adventures of Superman #500 , he is the third character known as Steel and was created by Louise Simonson and artist Jon Bogdanove...
, Supergirl and Superboy
Superboy (Kon-El)
Superboy is a fictional character, a comic book superhero in the DC Comics universe. A modern update of the original Superboy, who is a younger version of Superman, the character first appeared in Adventures of Superman #500 , and was created by writer Karl Kesel and artist Tom Grummett.Originally...
having been shrunk down and sent into his body to treat him- eventually rescued her again.
When Ra's al Ghul
Ra's al Ghul
Ra's al Ghul is a DC Comics supervillain and is one of Batman's greatest enemies. His name in Arabic has been translated in the comics as "The Demon's Head" and references the name of the star Algol. Created by writer Dennis O'Neil and artist Neal Adams, he was introduced in Batman #232's...
kidnapped her brother Victor and threatened to kill him unless she used the Mists of Ibella to infuse the Lazarus Pits with her power. Superman and Talia Head intervene and reunite Encantadora with her brother. Superman brings her to the authorities and she vows that she will turn over a new leaf. Superman takes the necklace containing her mists and flies away. Mid-flight the mists vanish from his grasp and he wishes Lourdes the best of luck on her second chance.
Powers and abilities
Lourdes has been granted great power by the magical Mists of Ibella which she wears around her neck in a vial. With it she can manipulate the perceptions of people to such an extent that Superman was affected by fake Kryptonite despite knowing it wasn't genuine.Lourdes also has a pheromonal secretion that makes men become devoted to her, this can be blocked by nose plugs or air filters however.
She can also teleport anywhere she desires at will. She seems to have internalized this power as she can seemingly use it without the mists being in her possession.
Encantadora's magical powers are unfathomed, she has very little understanding of them and has admitted to knowing very little about their source, limits and capabilities.
External links
- Who's Who in the Superman Comics at http://www.supermanhomepage.com/