QUESTION (Charles Victor Szasz/Vic Sage) | BIOGRAPHY |
Created by Steve Ditko, revamped by Denny O'Neil and Denys Cowan |
PERSONAL DATA
Real Name: Charles Victor Szasz/Vic Sage
Occupation: Television reporter
Citizenship: American
Marital Status: Single
Known Relatives: None
Base of Operation: Hub City, IL
Group Affiliation (former): L.A.W.
Gender: Male
Height: 6'
Weight: 175 lbs.
Eyes: Blue
Hair: Reddish Blond
First Appearance: (historical): Blue Beetle #1 (June 1967) [Charlton]
(current): Question Vol. 1 #1 (February 1987)
Creators: Steve Ditko, revamped by Denny O'Neil and Denys Cowan
OVERVIEW
Hub City investigative reporter Vic Sage (née Charles Victor Szasz) chose to strike back against those immune from exposure on his tv show as a vigilante operating outside Hub's corrupt systems. Disguising himself with a mask which makes it look as though he has no facial features, the Question is an accomplished martial artist, trained by Richard Dragon. He had begun a friendship with Gotham City's fiery costumed hero the Huntress.
HISTORY
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POWERS AND WEAPONS
Vic Sage is a superior Martial artist trained by Richard Dragon. His fighting level is about the same as or slightly higher than Nightwing, Green Arrow II, or Black Canary. He is a skilled detective driven by an insatiable curiosity. Lately, he has shown the ability to perceive a mystical shadow realm. His connection to the shadow world seems to have given him some edge; he can now deflect bullets with a butcher knife and hurl objects with deadly accuracy. Finally, the Question can seemingly communicate with a city, acting as a kind of "urban shaman".
CHRONOLOGY
For a definitive list of appearances of Question in chronological order click here (1967-2011) and here (2011-present)
PROFILE REFERENCES
Who's Who: The Definitive Directory of the DC Universe #19 (September 1986)
Who's Who: Update '87 #4 (November 1987)
Question Annual #2 ([July] 1989)
Who's Who in the DC Universe #12 (September 1991)
Who's Who Omnibus #1 ([June] 2021)