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| − | Dr. '''Jonathan Crane''', also known as the '''Scarecrow''', is a notorious [[Gotham City (Earth-Prime)|Gotham City]] criminal, specializing in techniques and chemicals that manipulate fear, such as his powerful [[Fear Toxin|Fear toxin]]. Crane was originally a well-respected |
+ | Dr. '''Jonathan Crane''', also known as the '''Scarecrow''', is a notorious [[Gotham City (Earth-Prime)|Gotham City]] criminal, specializing in techniques and chemicals that manipulate fear, such as his powerful [[Fear Toxin|Fear toxin]]. Crane was originally a well-respected doctor and a colleague of the late [[August Cartwright]].<ref name="Off With Her Head">{{Ep|Off With Her Head}}</ref> He is currently incarcerated at [[Arkham Asylum]].<ref name="Elseworlds, Part 2" /> |
==Biography== |
==Biography== |
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===Original multiverse=== |
===Original multiverse=== |
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| − | ====Gotham's foe==== |
+ | ====Gotham City's foe==== |
| − | Jonathan Crane was a colleague of [[August Cartwright]]. At some point, he created the [[Fear Toxin]] and became a criminal known as Scarecrow.<ref name="Off With Her Head" /> |
+ | Jonathan Crane was a colleague of [[August Cartwright]]. At some point, he created the [[Fear Toxin|Fear toxin]] and became a criminal known as Scarecrow.<ref name="Off With Her Head" /> |
On one occassion, he attempted to hack the internal computers on the [[Gotham City (Earth-Prime)|Gotham City]]'s trains. This incident caused Gotham trains to be modified to run on an "independent analog system".<ref name="How Queer Everything Is Today!">{{Ep|How Queer Everything Is Today!}}</ref> |
On one occassion, he attempted to hack the internal computers on the [[Gotham City (Earth-Prime)|Gotham City]]'s trains. This incident caused Gotham trains to be modified to run on an "independent analog system".<ref name="How Queer Everything Is Today!">{{Ep|How Queer Everything Is Today!}}</ref> |
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He was eventually captured and sent to [[Arkham Asylum]] and was designated as patient #856220. Crane's belongings, including vials of Fear Toxin, were put in a box in the evidence room. When [[Oliver Queen|The Flash]] tried to hit [[Nora Fries]] with a lightning bolt, he accidentally hit Crane's belongings, which released the Fear Toxin inside the room and made him and the [[Barry Allen (Earth-1)|Green Arrow]] see their worst fears.<ref name="Elseworlds, Part 2">{{Ep|Elseworlds, Part 2}}</ref> |
He was eventually captured and sent to [[Arkham Asylum]] and was designated as patient #856220. Crane's belongings, including vials of Fear Toxin, were put in a box in the evidence room. When [[Oliver Queen|The Flash]] tried to hit [[Nora Fries]] with a lightning bolt, he accidentally hit Crane's belongings, which released the Fear Toxin inside the room and made him and the [[Barry Allen (Earth-1)|Green Arrow]] see their worst fears.<ref name="Elseworlds, Part 2">{{Ep|Elseworlds, Part 2}}</ref> |
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| − | ===Anti-Monitor Crisis=== |
+ | ====Anti-Monitor Crisis==== |
| − | During the [[Anti-Monitor Crisis]], |
+ | During the [[Anti-Monitor Crisis]], Crane as well as everyone in the multiverse except for the seven [[Paragons]], was killed in an [[antimatter]] wave by the [[Mobius|Anti-Monitor]] on December 10, 2019,<ref>{{Ep|Crisis on Infinite Earths: Part Three}}</ref> only to be restored a month later, after the Paragons and the [[Oliver Queen|Spectre]] created a [[Earth-Prime|new universe]].<ref>{{Ep|Crisis on Infinite Earths: Part Four}}</ref> |
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| − | In the new multiverse, the Scarecrow is likely still imprisoned, however his [[Fear Toxin|Fear toxin]] is used by both [[M. Butler]] and his old collegue August Cartwright.<ref name="Off With Her Head" /> |
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==Abilities== |
==Abilities== |
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| − | *'''Genius-level intellect/Expert tactician/Leader:''' Crane is am extremely intelligent individual, due to |
+ | *'''Genius-level intellect/Expert tactician/Leader:''' Crane is am extremely intelligent individual, due to his background as a physician<ref name="Off With Her Head" /> and his fame as one of the greatest criminal mastermind of [[Gotham City (Earth-Prime)|Gotham]] able to create straightforward and ruthless plans to terrorize the city.<ref name="How Queer Everything Is Today!" /><ref name="Off With Her Head" /> |
**'''Expert chemist:''' Crane is very proficient in chemistry and biochemistry as evidenced by him being able to develop the [[Fear Toxin|Fear toxin]] on his own.<ref name="Off With Her Head" /><ref name="Elseworlds, Part 2" /> |
**'''Expert chemist:''' Crane is very proficient in chemistry and biochemistry as evidenced by him being able to develop the [[Fear Toxin|Fear toxin]] on his own.<ref name="Off With Her Head" /><ref name="Elseworlds, Part 2" /> |
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**'''Computer specialist/Expert computer hacker:''' Crane has been able to hack the internal computers on the Gotham City's trains.<ref name="How Queer Everything Is Today!" /> |
**'''Computer specialist/Expert computer hacker:''' Crane has been able to hack the internal computers on the Gotham City's trains.<ref name="How Queer Everything Is Today!" /> |
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| + | *Dr. Crane is possibly the namesake of [[Jonathan Cartwright]], since he was a colleague of his father's.<ref name="Off With Her Head" /> |
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Revision as of 07:23, 16 May 2020
Dr. Jonathan Crane, also known as the Scarecrow, is a notorious Gotham City criminal, specializing in techniques and chemicals that manipulate fear, such as his powerful Fear toxin. Crane was originally a well-respected doctor and a colleague of the late August Cartwright.[1] He is currently incarcerated at Arkham Asylum.[2]
Biography
Original multiverse
Gotham City's foe
Jonathan Crane was a colleague of August Cartwright. At some point, he created the Fear toxin and became a criminal known as Scarecrow.[1]
On one occassion, he attempted to hack the internal computers on the Gotham City's trains. This incident caused Gotham trains to be modified to run on an "independent analog system".[3]
Arkham Asylum inmate
The Fear toxin spilling on the ground.
He was eventually captured and sent to Arkham Asylum and was designated as patient #856220. Crane's belongings, including vials of Fear Toxin, were put in a box in the evidence room. When The Flash tried to hit Nora Fries with a lightning bolt, he accidentally hit Crane's belongings, which released the Fear Toxin inside the room and made him and the Green Arrow see their worst fears.[2]
Anti-Monitor Crisis
During the Anti-Monitor Crisis, Crane as well as everyone in the multiverse except for the seven Paragons, was killed in an antimatter wave by the Anti-Monitor on December 10, 2019,[4] only to be restored a month later, after the Paragons and the Spectre created a new universe.[5]
Abilities
- Genius-level intellect/Expert tactician/Leader: Crane is am extremely intelligent individual, due to his background as a physician[1] and his fame as one of the greatest criminal mastermind of Gotham able to create straightforward and ruthless plans to terrorize the city.[3][1]
- Expert chemist: Crane is very proficient in chemistry and biochemistry as evidenced by him being able to develop the Fear toxin on his own.[1][2]
- Computer specialist/Expert computer hacker: Crane has been able to hack the internal computers on the Gotham City's trains.[3]
Equipment
Former equipment
- Fear toxin: Jonathan Crane’s trademark is a powerful hallucinogen that makes victims see their worst fears and can bring anyone to their knees.
Appearances
Arrow
Season 7
- "Elseworlds, Part 2" (name seen on box of belongings)
Batwoman
Season 1
- "How Queer Everything Is Today!" (mentioned)
- "Off With Her Head" (mentioned)
Trivia
- Dr. Crane is possibly the namesake of Jonathan Cartwright, since he was a colleague of his father's.[1]
Behind the scenes
- In the main DC comics continuity, Jonathan Crane is a criminal in Gotham City who takes pride in spreading fear using his specially-designed fear toxin, and is an adversary of Batman named "Scarecrow".
References
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