Mar Novu

"I'm testing universes to find one, I hope strong enough to stand against him."

- Monitor to Barry, Oliver, and Kara

Mar Novu, also known as the Monitor, is a cosmic entity preparing worlds for an oncoming Crisis. Novu tested a multitude of worlds, all of which failed, up until he challenged Earth One.

History
During an immense battle, Novu murdered many superheroes on Earth Ninety. After the battle, the Flash crawled towards a book on the ground. However, Novu grabbed the book first. As the Flash asked about his actions, Novu explained that they did this to themselves. He then opened the book, proclaiming they would all perish while the Flash ran away from the scene.

He appeared before John Deegan and gave him book, telling him to do as he pleased with reality. Cisco Ramon observed this event later through a vibe, causing Novu to turn to him and explain that was has been set in motion cannot be stopped.

Later, Novu appeared at a street in Central City, where he was promptly surrounded by police. However, the Flash of Earth Ninety, The Flash of Earth One, Green Arrow, and Supergirl arrived and confronted him about his actions and motives. Declaring he would stop Novu from repeating the massacre that took place on his Earth, The Flash of Earth Ninety attacked, only for Novu to make him disappear. Novu then disappeared himself along with the Book of Destiny, which he brought back to Deegan, telling him to think bigger.

After Deegan had altered reality once more, Novu was confronted by Oliver Queen and Barry Allen in his realm. He sent them away after informing them that they were being tested in preparation for a massive crisis that would threaten to wipe out the entire multiverse. Later, Oliver Queen returned to Novu's realm to beg him to stop the test from killing Barry and Kara, as they were true heroes and had the best chance at stopping the crisis. Novu agreed, impressed by his bravery, but asked for something unknown in exchange.

Personality
"Fascinating. I wouldn't have thought the men of this Earth had this capacity. But it won't avail you. None of you can stop what's been set into motion. You're best off giving up now, because nothing you can do can alter what's about to happen."

- Novu to Cisco Ramon

Powers

 * Unknown physiology: Novu comes from a seemingly powerful species whose capacity for power could not be understood by humans. The species' physically distinguishable features include black ridges along the head, mutton chops and a deep voice. The species also possesses superhuman fortitude, as the unnamed individual was able to survive the destruction he brought to Earth Ninety and withstand resistance from many of its residents.
 * Telekinesis: Novu was able to exert enough pressure on John Deegan's car to instantly smash its windows and crush the hood without moving a muscle.
 * Electrical distortion: Novu's presence interfered with street lights when he confronted Dr. John Deegan.
 * Dimensional awareness: Novu also has a form of dimensional awareness, as he was able to perceive Cisco Ramon vibing him, and communicate with him through the transdimensional energy of the multiverse.
 * Teleportation/Breaching: By a simple wave of his hand, Novu is able to teleport and breach himself, other people, and/or items to any place he wishes.

Abilities

 * Stealth:
 * Intimidation:

Equipment

 * Book of Destiny: The book is able to manipulate reality, and is used by Novu to test the inhabitants of each Earth to see if they're worthy.

Behind the scenes

 * In the main DC Comics continuity, the original Monitor, which Mar Novu is based on in his role and attire, was a prominent figure leading up to the Crisis on Infinite Earths storyline, warning the heroes of the multiverse about the coming threat of the Anti-Monitor, the Monitor's anti-matter counterpart, set on destroying the multiverse. Decades later during the Infinite Crisis storyline, it was revealed that after the trauma of Crisis on Infinite Earths, he withdrew from reality to lick his wounds. Believing that it was no longer possible for him to watch over his own body, the Monitor began to subdivide himself. He divided himself into 52 Monitors, a race of beings tasked with keeping cosmic balance in the multiverse.
 * Dax Novu, whose name is referenced by Mar Novu's, was a supervillain also known as Mandrakk the Dark Monitor and the first of the subdivided Monitors born out of the original solitary Monitor.
 * Nix Uotan, the last survivor of the Monitors and Superjudge of the multiverse, bears a physical resemblance to Mar Novu.