MAXIE ZEUS (Maximilian Zeus)	BIOGRAPHY
Created by Denny O'Neil and Don Newton

PERSONAL DATA

Real Name: Maximilian Zeus
Status: Deceased
Marital Status: Divorced or widowed
Known Relatives: Medea (daughter); Unnamed wife; Aesop (nephew; deceased)
Base of Operation: Gotham City
Group Affiliation(s): New Olympians
Gender: Male
Height: 5'6'
Weight: 135 lbs.
Eyes: Brown
Hair: Brown or Black
First Appearance: Detective Comics #483 (April-May 1979): "The Curse of Crime Alley"
Creators: Denny O'Neil and Don Newton

HISTORY

Maxie Zeus was one of Gotham City's craziest gang leaders. He believed he was the son of Zeus, and committed a number of mythology themed robberies. Many people worshiped him and his daughter Medea. After constant fights with Batman, Zeus left Gotham, and founded the New Olympians in Los Angeles. They were captured by the Outsiders, and Zeus returned to Gotham. Maxie Zeus was later approached by Phobos and Deimos, Ares' two sons. They asked him to set up a base of operations in Gotham for Ares' return. After capturing Poison Ivy, Scarecrow and the Joker, these villains were empowered with prayers and battled Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman. During the battle, Maxie was slain by Phobos as a human sacrifice to Ares.

CHRONOLOGY

For a definitive list of appearances of Maxie Zeus in chronological order click here

PROFILE REFERENCES

Who's Who: The Definitive Directory of the DC Universe #15 (May 1986)

Who's Who in the DC Universe #14 (November 1991)