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|caption=Textless cover of ''JSA: All Stars'' #3. Art by John Cassidy, Mark Lewis, and David Baron.
|publisher=[[DC Comics]]
|debut=''[[More Fun Comics]]'' #55 (May 10th, 1940)
|cat=super
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|alliances=[[Justice League]]<br />[[Lords of Chaos and Order]]<br />[[Justice Society of America]]<br />[[Justice League International]]<br />[[Justice League Dark]]<br />[[Sentinels of Magic]]<br />[[All-Star Squadron]]
|powers=*Various mystical powers gained through the magical artifacts (Helmet of Fate, Amulet of Anubis, Cloak of Destiny); powers typically include spell-casting, eldritch blasts, illusion casting, astral projection, reality warping, elemental control etc.
*Knowledge of the supernatural
|real_name=[[Doctor Fate (Kent Nelson)|Kent Nelson]]<br />Eric/Linda Strauss<br />[[Inza Cramer|Inza Cramer Nelson]]<br />Jared Stevens<br />[[Hector Hall]]<br /> [[Doctor Fate (Kent V. Nelson)|Kent V. Nelson]]<br />[[Doctor Fate (Khalid Nassour)|Khalid Nassour]]
|aliases=Fate, Fate's Legacy, Sorcerer Supreme,<ref name="Guggenheim 2012">{{Cite book |last=Guggenheim |first=Marc |title=Justice Society of America: Monument Point |date=2012 |publisher=DC Comics |others=Tom Derenick, Michael Atiyeh, Rob Leigh, Felipe Massafera |isbn=978-1-4012-3368-6 |location=New York |oclc=776702193}}</ref> Earth's Mightiest Sorcerer,<ref>{{Cite book|title=JSA: All Stars|date=2004|publisher=DC Comics|isbn=978-1-4012-0219-4}}</ref> Mighty Sorcerer,<ref name="DC UCG">{{Cite book |last=Scott |first=Melanie |title=DC ultimate character guide |date=2019 |isbn=978-1-4654-7975-4 |edition=New |location=New York, New York |oclc=1089398386}}</ref> Mantle of Mystic Master,<ref>{{Cite book |last=Gerber |first=Steve |title=Helmet of Fate: Zauriel #1 |publisher=[[DC Comics]] |year=2007}}</ref> Immortal Doctor Fate,<ref>{{Cite book |last=Messner-Loebs |first=William |title=Doctor Fate (1988-1992) #32 |publisher=DC Comics |year=1991}}</ref> Ageless Archmage,<ref>{{Cite book |title=Tales of the Batman, Don Newton. |date=2011 |publisher=DC Comics |others=Don Newton |isbn=978-1-4012-3294-8 |location=New York |oclc=709682494}}</ref> Mystic Maven
|partners=Patrons: [[Nabu (comics)|Nabu]], [[Hauhet (comics)|Hauhet]], [[Shat-Ru]], Chaos, [[Thoth]], [[Bastet]]<br />'''Sidekicks and apprentices:''' [[Stitch (DC Comics)|Stitch]], [[Salem the Witch Girl]]<br />'''Partners:''' [[Man-Bat|Kirk Langstrom]], Inza Fox, Jack C. Small, Petey}}

'''Doctor Fate''' (also known as '''Fate''') is the name of several [[superhero]]es appearing in [[American comic book]]s published by [[DC Comics]]. The first version was originally created by writer [[Gardner Fox]] and artist Howard Sherman, debuting in ''[[More Fun Comics]]'' #55 (May 1940). Eight characters have served as [[incarnation]]s of the character within the mainstream [[DC Universe]], with each new version after the original attempting to reinvigorate the character for contemporary audiences.<ref name="GK Where2">{{Cite web |last=Kane |first=Gary |date=2013-09-24 |title=GK's Where Are They Now?: A Fate Worse Than … Well Fate |url=https://bigcomicpage.com/2013/09/24/gks-where-are-they-now-a-fate-worse-than-well-fate/ |access-date=2022-05-18 |website=BIG COMIC PAGE |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":ToF2">{{cite web |last=McLauchlin |first=Jim |date=2006-12-03 |title=A Twist of Fate |url=http://www.wizarduniverse.com/magazine/wizard/002578766.cfm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071212102237/http://www.wizarduniverse.com/magazine/wizard/002578766.cfm |archive-date=2007-12-12 |access-date=2007-02-11 |website=Wizard}}</ref>

The most well-known version of the character is [[Doctor Fate (Kent Nelson)|Kent Nelson]],<ref name=":ToF2" /> the original Doctor Fate and [[Archaeology|archaeologist]] who was empowered by [[Nabu (comics)|Nabu]] of the Lords of Order in the [[20th century]] and was a founding member of the [[Justice Society of America]]. Having been subjected to various [[comic book death]]s, the character has been succeeded in the role. The current version of the character, [[Doctor Fate (Khalid Nassour)|Khalid Nassour]], is an [[Egyptian Americans|Egyptian-American]] [[physician]] (originally a [[medical student]]) chosen by the goddess [[Bastet]] as the latest incarnation of Doctor Fate. This version is supported by Nabu, [[Thoth]],  various [[archangel]]s,<ref name="newsarama13">{{cite web |date=2015-04-16 |title=Levitz Channels Ditko For June's New, Unusual DR. FATE |url=http://www.newsarama.com/24153-levitz-channels-ditko-for-june-s-new-unusual-dr-fate.html |access-date=2015-05-04 |website=[[Newsarama]]}}</ref> and [[Hauhet]]. Receiving critical acclaim,<ref name=":53"/> the character is often portrayed as an important member of [[Justice League Dark]].<ref name=":132">{{Cite book |last1=Manning |first1=Matthew K. |title=The DC comics encyclopedia: the definitive guide to the characters of the DC universe |last2=Wiacek |first2=Stephen |last3=Scott |first3=Melanie |last4=Jones |first4=Nick |last5=Walker |first5=Landry Q. |last6=Cowsill |first6=Alan |publisher=[[DK (publisher)|DK Publishing]] |year=2021 |isbn=978-0-7440-2056-4 |edition=New |location=New York, New York |language=en |oclc=1253363543}}</ref> Other versions of the character include step-mother/son duo Eric and Linda Strauss, archaeologist Inza Cramer, smuggler Jared Stevens, reincarnated son of Hawkman and Hawkgirl, [[Hector Hall]], and former [[psychiatrist]] Kent V. Nelson.

While not reaching the same levels of iconic cultural recognition like those of [[Batman]], [[Superman]], or [[Wonder Woman]], Doctor Fate remains as one of DC Comic's most enduring and long-standing characters, known for their distinctive name and design.<ref name=":ToF2" /> The character often appears as a prominent or a major supporting character in various team-based comic book titles such as the ''[[Justice Society of America]]'', ''[[Justice League International]]'', ''[[Justice League Dark]],'' and has had several [[Doctor Fate (comic book)|self-titled comic book titles]].

The character has appeared in various incarnations across multiple forms of media based on both the comics and original characters; the Kent Nelson version notably appeared in the television series ''[[Smallville (TV series)|Smallville]]'', in which he was portrayed by [[Brent Stait]], and the [[DC Extended Universe]] film ''[[Black Adam (film)|Black Adam]]'', in which he was portrayed by [[Pierce Brosnan]]. The Khalid Nassour version debuted in the ''[[Young Justice (TV series)|Young Justice]]'' animated television series alongside others based upon pre-existing characters not typically associated with the character's comic book iterations, including [[Zatara|Giovonni Zatara]], [[Zatanna|Zatanna Zatara]], and [[Traci 13]].

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==Creation==
In a 1987 interview, Fox recalled the genesis behind Fate, stating, "Doctor Fate (I originally called him Doctor Droon, but the name was editorially changed) was one of my favorites. I created him and even sketched out the original costume he would wear - but that costume was changed by artists over the years, for one reason or another. To my knowledge, I wrote all the Dr. Fate yarns that appeared, up until 1968, when I left comic book writing to a great degree. I always liked the supernatural; I read [[H. P. Lovecraft|Lovecraft]], [[August Derleth|Derleth]], [[Sax Rohmer]], [[Robert E. Howard|Howard]], [[Clark Ashton Smith]], [[Henry S. Whitehead|Whitehead]], all the others, Fate was a derivation from my imagination influenced by those writings"<ref>{{cite journal |last1=Morrisey |first1=Richard |title=The Justice Machine Rolls On! |journal=Amazing Heroes |date=1987 |issue=113 |pages=41–42}}</ref>

==Publication history==

=== Golden, Silver, and Bronze Age of Comics (1940 - 1985) ===
The original version of the character, Kent Nelson, first appeared in his own self-titled six page strip in ''[[More Fun Comics]]'' #55 (May 1940), during the [[Golden Age of Comic Books]], created  by writer [[Gardner Fox]] and artist Howard Sherman, who produced the first three years of monthly Doctor Fate stories.<ref name="archive.org">{{cite book |last1=Benton |first1=Mike |url=https://archive.org/details/superherocomicso0000bent |title=Superhero Comics of the Golden Age: The Illustrated History |date=1992 |publisher=[[L.G. Balfour Company|Taylor Publishing]] |isbn=0-87833-808-X |location=Dallas |pages=[https://archive.org/details/superherocomicso0000bent/page/97 97]-98 |access-date=15 January 2020 |url-access=registration}}</ref> Soon after, the character's origin shown in ''More Fun Comics'' #67 (May 1941).<ref name="Beatty22">{{cite book |last1=Beatty |first1=Scott |title=The DC Comics Encyclopedia: The Definitive Guide to the Characters of the DC Universe |last2=Wallace |first2=Dan |date=2008 |publisher=[[DK (publisher)|DK Publishing]] |isbn=978-0-7566-4119-1 |location=New York |page=103}}</ref> Stories during the Golden Age included his love interest, Inza, who was known variably throughout the Golden Age as Inza Cramer,<ref name="mf80">''More Fun Comics'' #80 (June 1942)</ref> Inza Sanders,<ref>''More Fun Comics'' #75 (January 1942)</ref><ref>''More Fun Comics'' #77 (March 1942)</ref> and Inza Carmer.<ref>''More Fun Comics'' #76 (February 1942)</ref><ref>''More Fun Comics'' #78 (April 1942)</ref><ref>''More Fun Comics'' #89 (March 1943)</ref><ref>''More Fun Comics'' #90 (April 1943)</ref> When the [[Justice Society of America]] was created for ''[[All Star Comics]]'' #3 (Winter 1940), Doctor Fate was one of the characters [[DC Comics#Golden Age|National Comics]] used for the joint venture with [[All-American Publications]]. He made his last appearance within the book in issue #21 (Summer 1944), virtually simultaneously with the end of his own strip in ''More Fun Comics'' #98 (July–August 1944).

The character later appeared in book such as the annual JSA/JLA team-ups in ''Justice League of America'' that began in 1963 and ''[[World's Finest Comics|est Comics]]'' #201 (March 1971 and #208, December 1971); an appearance with [[Batman]] in ''[[The Brave and the Bold]]'' #156 (November 1979); and a solo story in ''[[1st Issue Special]]'' #9 (December 1975), written by [[Martin Pasko]] and drawn by [[Walt Simonson]]. Doctor Fate and the rest of The Justice Society returned to ''All-Star Comics'' in 1976 with issue #58, for a two-year run ending with issue #74 and ''Adventure Comics'' #461-462 in 1978, and ''Adventure Comics'' #466 related the untold tale of the Justice Society's 1951 disbanding. During this period, Inza Cramer's name as such was amended.<ref name="showcase55-562">{{Cite comic |date=March/April & May/June, 1965 |title=[[Showcase (comics)|Showcase]] |story= |issue=#55–56 |volume= |publisher=[[DC Comics]] |writer=[[Gardner Fox|Fox, Gardner]] |penciller=[[Murphy Anderson|Anderson, Murphy]] |inker=Anderson, Murphy |page= |panel=}}</ref>

During the [[Bronze Age of Comic Books|Bronze Age]], the character's origin was retold in ''DC Special Series'' #10, and Doctor Fate again teamed up with Superman in ''[[DC Comics Presents]]'' #23 (July 1980), and featured in a series of back-up stories running in ''The Flash'' from #306 (February 1982) to No. 313 (September 1982) written by [[Martin Pasko]] (aided by [[Steve Gerber]] from #310 to No. 313) and drawn by [[Keith Giffen]].<ref>{{cite journal |last=Riley |first=Shannon E. |date=May 2013 |title=A Matter of (Dr.) Fate Martin Pasko and Keith Giffen Discuss Their Magical ''Flash'' Backup Series |journal=[[Back Issue!]] |issue=64 |pages=64–68}}</ref> In 1981,DC's ''[[All-Star Squadron]]'' elaborated upon the adventures of many World War II-era heroes, including Doctor Fate and the JSA. Doctor Fate made occasional modern-day appearances in ''[[Infinity, Inc.]]'' throughout 1984, the same year which witnessed the 22nd and final annual Justice Society/Justice League team-up.<ref>''Justice League'' #231-232 (October–November 1984). DC Comics.</ref>  In 1985, DC collected the Doctor Fate back-up stories from ''The Flash'', a retelling of Doctor Fate's origin by [[Paul Levitz]], [[Joe Staton]], and [[Michael Netzer|Michael Nasser]] originally published in ''Secret Origins of Super-Heroes'' (January 1978) (''DC Special Series'' #10 in the Indicia), the Pasko/Simonson Doctor Fate story from ''1st Issue Special'' #9, and a Doctor Fate tale from ''More Fun Comics'' #56 (June 1940), in a three-issue [[Limited series (comics)|limited series]] titled ''The Immortal Doctor Fate''.

Doctor Fate later appeared in several issues of the ''[[Crisis on Infinite Earths]],'' assisting various heroes from the DC Multiverse battle the Anti-Monitor and later Amethyst.<ref>''Legends'' #6 (April 1987). DC Comics.</ref><ref>{{Cite book |last=Wolfman |first=Marv |title=Crisis on infinite Earths |date=1998 |publisher=DC Comics |others=Marv Wolfman, George Pérez, Dick Giordano, Mike De Carlo, Jerry Ordway |isbn=978-1-56389-750-4 |location=New York |oclc=45710231}}</ref> Despite the significant alterations to various histories resulting from the crisis, much of Kent Nelson's personal history remained largely unaffected, although much of the earlier stories during the Golden Age were retconned out.

=== Modern Age (1985 - 2011) ===
In 1987, the ''[[Doctor Fate (comic book)|Doctor Fate]]'' limited series was released, featuring the debut of Eric and Linda Strauss. The characters would replace Kent Nelson as Doctor Fate, who is killed off in the series.<ref name="Fate19872">''Doctor Fate'' #1–4 (July–October 1987). DC Comics.</ref> A subsequential ongoing series was released focusing on the former two characters, the first twenty-four issues having been written and drawn by [[J.M. DeMatteis]] and [[Shawn McManus]], starting in the winter of 1988. The series' premise involved the pair under the guidance of Nabu, who inhabited and taken Kent Nelson's identity. The series' also establishes a supporting cast for the characters, the recurring concept of [[Kali Yuga|kali yuga]] amongst the [[Lords of Chaos and Order]], a period where chaos reigns and order is defeat, and established the incarnations to be the result of [[reincarnation]] cycles. During DeMatteis's run, the series experienced limited sales.<ref name=":ToF2"/>   Doctor Fate would also appear in several other crossovers and storylines, including ''[[Millennium (comics)|Millennium]]'' and ''[[Cosmic Odyssey (comics)|Cosmic Odyssey]]''. Both characters are killed off halfway into the series, replaced by resurrected Inza and Kent Nelson from issue #25 onward in 1991. The series ended with issue #41.<ref>''Doctor Fate'' (vol. 2) #41 (June 1992). DC Comics.</ref> and following ''[[Zero Hour (comics)|Zero Hour]]'', DC killed off both Kent and Inza. [[File:Fatejaredstevens.jpg|thumb|229x229px|''Fate'' #1 (November 1994) featuring Jared Stevens. Cover art by [[Anthony Williams (comics)|Anthony Williams]] and [[Andy Lanning]].]]
A new incarnation, Jared Stevens, was  introduced in a self-titled series called ''Fate'', launched in the wake of ''[[Zero Hour: Crisis in Time|Zero Hour]]'' in 1994.<ref name="fate0">''Fate'' #0 (October 1994)</ref> The Doctor Fate character went through a radical redesign, dropping the "Doctor" title and gaining new weapons made from the previous related artifacts of Doctor Fate. Unlike prior depictions of the Doctor Fate character as a sorcerer, the character was instead a demon hunter.<ref name="DC Uni32">{{Cite web |date=2021-03-07 |title=DC Universe Infinite Encyclopedia: Doctor Fate |url=https://www.dcuniverseinfinite.com/encyclopedia/doctor-fate/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210307110104/https://www.dcuniverseinfinite.com/encyclopedia/doctor-fate/ |archive-date=2021-03-07 |access-date=2022-02-24}}</ref> Considered an unpopular re-imagining of the character,<ref name="GK Where2"/> the series was cancelled after 23 issues in September 1996. The character then starred in ''The Book of Fate'' written by Keith Giffen, which ran from February 1997 to January 1998 for twelve issues as part of DC's "[[Weirdoverse]]" imprint, rebooting the character's origins and adventures. However, the revival of the JSA title in 1991 allowed an opportunity for the Doctor Fate character to be reworked, with Jared Stevens subsequently killed off.<ref name="jsa12">''JSA'' #1 (August 1999). DC Comics.</ref><ref>''JSA'' #4 (November 1999). DC Comics.</ref>

The next incarnation of Doctor Fate would come in the form of [[Hector Hall]], the son of the Golden Age Hawkman and Hawkgirl who is reincarnated due to the machinations of a [[Mordru|supervillain]]. A fan-favorite incarnation,<ref name=":7">{{Cite web |last=Snow |first=Charli |date=2024-09-18 |title=10 Best DC Comics Starring Doctor Fate |url=https://www.cbr.com/doctor-fate-best-dc-comics/ |access-date=2024-09-26 |website=CBR |language=en}}</ref> the character was featured in the ''JSA'' title and a five issue ''Doctor Fate'' limited series in 2003.<ref>''Dr. Fate'' (vol. 3) #1–5 (October 2003–February 2004). DC Comics.</ref> The character was killed in the ''[[Day of Vengeance]]'' limited series in 2005 as part of the lead in to the 2005 company-wide event story, ''[[Infinite Crisis]]''.<ref>''Day of Vengeance'' #1–6 (June–November 2005). DC Comics.</ref>

In early 2007, DC published a bi-weekly run of one-shots depicting the search for a new Doctor Fate. These were intended to be followed by a new ''Doctor Fate'' ongoing series in April 2007, written by [[Steve Gerber]] and illustrated by [[Paul Gulacy]], featuring the new Doctor Fate.<ref name=":ToF2"/><ref name=":123">{{cite web |date=2007-03-03 |title=Some Thoughts on Doctor Fate – Part 1 |url=http://www.stevegerber.com/sgblog/?p=283 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110716174624/http://www.stevegerber.com/sgblog/?p=283 |archive-date=2011-07-16 |access-date=2011-01-16 |website=stevegerberblog}}</ref> However, the series was delayed due to extended production and creative difficulties. Gerber said in an interview for [[Newsarama]] that the story intended for the first arc of the ''Doctor Fate'' ongoing series had been reworked to serve as the main story for ''Countdown to Mystery'', a dual-feature eight-issue miniseries with Eclipso as the second feature.<ref>{{cite web |date=2007-06-15 |title=DC Announcement |url=http://www.stevegerber.com/sgblog/2007/06/15/dc-announcement/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070927200602/http://www.stevegerber.com/sgblog/2007/06/15/dc-announcement/ |archive-date=2007-09-27 |access-date=2007-08-07 |website=stevegerblog}}</ref> The first issue of ''Countdown to Mystery'', with art by [[Justiniano]] and Walden Wong rather than Gulacy, was released in November 2007. Due to Gerber's death, the seventh issue was written by [[Adam Beechen]] using Gerber's notes. The final issue was written by Beechen, [[Gail Simone]], [[Mark Waid]], and [[Mark Evanier]], who each wrote a different ending to the story.<ref>{{cite web |date=2008-02-22 |title=CBR News: WonderCon: DC Nation Panel |url=http://www.comicbookresources.com/news/newsitem.cgi?id=13096 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080225150908/http://www.comicbookresources.com/news/newsitem.cgi?id=13096 |archive-date=2008-02-25 |access-date=2011-01-16 |website=[[Comic Book Resources]]}}</ref> The character then appeared in the ''Reign in Hell'' miniseries<ref name=":522">''Reign in Hell'' #1–8 (Sept. 2008 – April 2009). DC Comics.</ref> and in ''Justice Society of America'' (vol. 3) #30 (August 2009), featuring in the book until its cancellation with #54 in August 2011.

=== The New 52 and beyond (2011 - present) ===
[[File:Doctor Fate 13 Cover (Textless).jpg|left|thumb|228x228px|Textless cover of ''Doctor Fate #13'' depicting both Kent Nelson and the newly created incarnation, Khalid Nassour, as Doctor Fate.]]Following the events of the ''[[Flashpoint (comics)|Flashpoint]]'' mini-series in 2011, DC's continuity was [[Reboot (fiction)|reboot]]ed. As part of [[The New 52]] initiative, an alternate version of Doctor Fate named Khalid Ben-Hassin was created by writer James Robinson<ref>{{cite web |author=Jeffery Renaud |date=2012-12-06 |title=Robinson Unleashes Fury, Doctor Fate on "Earth 2" |url=http://www.cbr.com/robinson-unleashes-fury-doctor-fate-on-earth-2/ |access-date=2013-09-12 |website=Comic Book Resources}}</ref> and artist Brett Booth. The character was featured in the ''Earth 2'' ongoing series from #9 (February 2013) onwards.<ref>{{cite web |date=2012-12-10 |title=DC Comics Solicitations for March, 2013 |url=http://www.cbr.com/dc-comics-solicitations-for-march-2013/ |access-date=2013-09-12 |website=Comic Book Resources}}</ref>

After the conclusion of the ''[[Convergence (comics)|Convergence]]'' limited series in June 2015, DC launched a new ''Doctor Fate'' ongoing series, written by [[Paul Levitz]] and drawn by [[Sonny Liew]] as part of the DC You initiative, which saw an emphasis on "story over continuity", loosening the restrictions of continuity to allow for a diverse range of genres while some characters underwent status quo changes. The title focused on the newest and most recent incarnation of Doctor Fate, an [[Egyptian American|Egyptian-American]] medical student named Khalid Nassour.<ref name="newsarama13"/> Created with an emphasis on diversity and inspired by Marvel Comics heroes Spider-Man and Doctor Strange,<ref name="newsarama14">{{cite web |date=2015-04-16 |title=LEVITZ Channels DITKO For June's New, Unusual DR. FATE |url=http://www.newsarama.com/24153-levitz-channels-ditko-for-june-s-new-unusual-dr-fate.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304003017/http://www.newsarama.com/24153-levitz-channels-ditko-for-june-s-new-unusual-dr-fate.html |archive-date=2016-03-04 |access-date=2015-05-04 |website=[[Newsarama]]}}</ref> the series also rebooted he Kent Nelson character, depicting him as a previous Doctor Fate, a mentor figure with some of his old histories intact. The series ran for 18 issues, from June 2015 to November 2016.<ref>{{cite web |date=2015-08-01 |title=GCD :: Series :: Doctor Fate |url=https://www.comics.org/series/90250/ |access-date=2017-02-20 |publisher=Comics.org}}</ref>

In 2018, DC launched a second ''Justice League Dark'' series written by [[James Tynion IV]] starring a new roster led by Wonder Woman. In this roster, Khalid and Kent Nelson were revealed to be eventual new members of the Justice League, originally acting as "advisors" in the team and becoming reoccurring characters. Nassour would eventually permanently become the new Doctor Fate instead of Kent Nelson in the "Lords of Order" storyline. Nassour would also receive a new redesign as Doctor Fate.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sharp |first=Kevin |date=2018-06-11 |title=James Tynion IV Reveals New Justice League Dark Characters And Villain |url=https://dccomicsnews.com/2018/06/11/james-tynion-iv-reveals-new-justice-league-dark-characters-and-villain/ |access-date=2022-02-05 |website=DC Comics News |language=en-US}}</ref> Nelson's character would be later killed off in the "A Costly Trick of Magic" storyline, leaving Nassour as the sole Doctor Fate character. While the original 2018 series was cancelled in 2020, the ''Justice League Dark'' series was re-purposed as a backup issue to the mainstream ''Justice League'' title, the backup issue being written by author [https://imagecomics.com/creators/ram-v Ram V], featuring a new storyline, with Khalid remaining a reoccurring member of the Justice League Dark subdivision.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Johnston |first=Rich |date=2020-12-18 |title=Justice League Dark Series Cancelled, Repurposed As Back-Up Strip |url=https://bleedingcool.com/comics/justice-league-dark-series-cancelled-repurposed-as-back-up-strip/ |access-date=2022-02-05 |website=Bleeding Cool News And Rumors |language=en}}</ref> Khalid would also appear in several title crossovers such as ''Superman'', ''Teen Titans Academy'', and ''The Flash''.

Beginning in 2021, Khalid Nassour would appear in major storylines such as the ''Justice League Dark: The Great Wickedness'' storyline, depicting a status quo change wherein the Helmet of Fate is damaged and is inhabited by a new entity.<ref name="DC COMICS2">{{Cite book |title=JUSTICE LEAGUE DARK THE GREAT WICKEDNESS. |date=2022 |publisher=DC COMICS |isbn=978-1-77951-551-3 |location=[S.l.] |oclc=1269618795}}</ref> Connected to the [[Future State]] crossover event depicting an older Khalid Nassour having lived through the aftermath of the events of the "Great Wickedness" storyline, the entity is revealed to be the Egyptian goddess, Hauhhet.<ref name="DC COMICS2"/> Nassour would also play a role in the ''Justice League''/''Justice League Dark'' crossover. In late 2022, the Nassour version concurrently appeared in the 2022 ''Justice Society of America'' comic and in several other notable crossovers such as ''[[Lazarus Planet]]'' and ''[[Dark Crisis on Infinite Earths]]''. In the ''Justice Society of America'' comic title, the character's status quo from the previous ''Justice League Dark'' title carries over with the Khalid as a member of the Justice Society and playing a crucial role in defeating Degaton. The series would showcase different iterations of Doctor Fate as Degaton hunts the JSA across time<ref name="johns 2024">{{Cite book |last=Johns |first=Geoff |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=nKMP0AEACAAJ |title=Justice Society of America Vol. 1: the New Golden Age |date=2024 |publisher=DC Comics |isbn=978-1-77952-468-3 |language=en}}</ref> and later rectified the history of the character.<ref name="JSA4-22">''Justice Society of America'' Vol. 4 #2. DC Comics.</ref>

In 2023, the Nelson version is referenced in the ''[[Knight Terrors]]'' storyline<ref>{{Cite book |last=Williamson |first=Joshua |url=https://play.google.com/store/books/details/Joshua_Williamson_Knight_Terrors?id=RG36EAAAQBAJ |title=Knight Terrors |date=2024-02-06 |publisher=DC Comics |isbn=978-1-77952-946-6 |language=en}}</ref> and the Nassour version appears in the Wonder Woman tie-tin.<ref>{{Cite book |last1=Campbell |first1=Josie |url=https://play.google.com/store/books/details/Josie_Campbell_Knight_Terrors_Wonder_Woman_2023_1?id=GvLJEAAAQBAJ |title=Knight Terrors: Wonder Woman (2023) #1 |last2=Williams |first2=Stephanie |date=2023-07-18 |publisher=DC Comics |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite book |last1=Campbell |first1=Josie |url=https://play.google.com/store/books/details/Josie_Campbell_Knight_Terrors_Wonder_Woman_2023_2?id=vFPNEAAAQBAJ |title=Knight Terrors: Wonder Woman (2023) #2 |last2=Williams |first2=Stephanie |date=2023-08-15 |publisher=DC Comics |language=en}}</ref> In late 2023 and 2024, Kent would make appearances in various titles such as ''Green Lantern: Alan Scott'' and ''Jay Garrick: The Flash'', the comic books taking place decades prior to the character's death in ''Justice League Dark''. Khalid would also featured in the ''[[Absolute Power (comics)|Absolute Power]]'' crossover, depicted as one of the heroes depowered by the machinations of [[Amanda Waller]] with the help of Amazo robots replicating the powers of heroes and Brainiac Queen.

== Character overview ==
Doctor Fate is a sorcerous hero commonly empowered as an "agent of order", acting as a representative of the [[Lords of Chaos and Order|Lords of Order]] in battling the forces of evil.<ref name="Beatty22" /> Since the first ''Doctor Fate'' series in 1989, the character was retroactively established as a [[legacy hero]], with new incarnations introduced throughout their publication history. In more recent continuities, the character was also defined as originally being champions and mystic defenders from ancient [[Egypt]] whom were vessels for [[Nabu]] due to possession of the Helmet of Fate until in recent times,<ref name="DC Uni32" /><ref name=":132" /> with Kent Nelson being the first to use the codename "Doctor Fate" and exhibited incarnations' capacity for having personal agency.<ref name="johns 2024" />

=== Characterization ===
==== Kent Nelson ====
{{Main|Doctor Fate (Kent Nelson)}}
The original version is acknowledged as an agent of order under Nabu and is considered a highly regarded incarnation.<ref name=":323">{{Cite book |title=Who's Who in the DC Universe #9 |publisher=[[DC Comics]] |year=1991}}</ref><ref name="DD62">{{Cite book |title=''Who's Who: The Definitive Directory of the DC Universe'' #6 |publisher=[[DC Comics]] |year=1985}}</ref><ref name=":232">{{Cite book |last=Messner-Loebs |first=William |title=Doctor Fate v2 #40 |publisher=[[DC Comics]] |year=1992}}</ref>  The character is notable marked by his complex and antagonistic relationship with Nabu, who often works to supplant his will and personal agency.<ref name="IDF1-33">{{Cite book |last1=Pasko |first1=Martin |title=The Immortal Doctor Fate #1-#3 |last2=Giffen |first2=Keith |last3=Simonson |first3=Walt |publisher=[[DC Comics]] |year=1985}}</ref> While an experienced and respected hero who is often sought after for advice in his later years,<ref name=":28">{{Cite book |last=Tynion |first=James IV |title=Justice League Dark. Vol. 3, The witching war |date=2020 |others=Alvaro Martinez, Fernando Blanco, Javi Fernandez, Raul Fernandez, Brad Anderson, John Kalisz |isbn=978-1-77950-034-2 |location=Burbank, CA |oclc=1133663808}}</ref> Nelson often becomes disillusioned with the role over time and is supportive of a successor.<ref name="JLV2">{{Cite book |last=Tynion |first=James IV |title=Justice League Dark. Vol. 2, Lords of order |date=2019 |others=Ram V, Alvaro Martinez, Guillem March, Daniel Sampere, Mark Buckingham, Miguel Mendonça |isbn=978-1-4012-9460-1 |location=Burbank, CA |oclc=1110150328}}</ref> Nelson's character expresses an approach of Doctor Fate in which focuses on grand supernatural problems and believes problems in regards to humanity being mundane and doesn't warrant such attention but adheres to the role encompassing a high responsibility.<ref name=":322">{{Cite book |last=Levitz |first=Paul |title=Doctor Fate. Volume 3, Fateful threads |date=2017 |others=Sonny Liew, Brendan McCarthy, Ibrahim Moustafa, Inaki Miranda, Breno Tamura, Lee Loughridge |isbn=978-1-4012-7241-8 |location=Burbank, CA |oclc=956957419}}</ref><ref name=":25">{{Cite book |last=Messner-Loebs |first=William |title=Doctor Fate v2 #25-41 |publisher=[[DC Comics]] |year=1992}}</ref>

==== Eric and Linda Strauss ====
The original successors of Kent Nelson's role as Doctor Fate, both characters were ordinary individuals and outside their role as Doctor Fate, possessing no abilities of note, had the shortest tenure.<ref name=":17" /> Similar to Nelson, both are considered agents of order advised by Nabu, who appropriated a Kent's deceased body during their tenure, making them independent from Nabu's influence. The pair can mystically merge with one another  to become an independent being known as Doctor Fate, with the artifacts instead manifesting only after the merging.<ref name=":26" />

==== Inza Cramer ====
Within the second ''Doctor Fate'' solo series, Cramer is depicted as being inadvertently an agent for the Lords of Chaos, using her chaos-powered magic for benevolent reasons.<ref name=":1022">''Doctor Fate'' (vol. 2) #26–32 (March 1991–September 1991)</ref> Differing from previous incarnations before her, she is characterized as using overwhelming power to simultaneously address both grander universal issues and more "local" issues such as [[social inequality]] and [[poverty]], the latter in a district in New York City. A reoccurring conflict for the character is the moral and ethical usage of her powers, questioned often by her husband and, at times, other allies.<ref name=":25" />

==== Jared Stevens ====
A version of the Doctor Fate character often considered unpopular,<ref name="GK Where2" /> the Stevens versions is radically different, referring to himself only simply as "Fate", is retroactively acknowledged as a [[demon hunter]],<ref name="DC Uni32" /> and doesn't utilize spell-casting powers like previous incarnations.<ref name=":0">{{Cite book |last=Grant |first=Steven |title=Fate #8 |last2=Kaminski |first2=Len |publisher=[[DC Comics]] |year=1995}}</ref> He is also referred to as an agent of for the Lords of Balance.<ref>{{Cite book |last=Giffen |first=Keith |title=Book of Fate #8 |publisher=[[DC Comics]] |year=1997}}</ref> As Fate, the character investigates supernatural occurrences and possess powers to sense disturbances and the fates of others but is a controversial figure within the [[DC Universe]], considered a [[person of interest]] to [[Government agency|government agencies]], the superhero community (i.e. the [[Justice League]]), and aspects of the supernatural community. This enmity is characterized especially prevalent amongst those like [[Alan Scott]], whom was close to previous incarnations.<ref name=":0" />

==== Hector Hall ====
{{Main|Hector Hall}}
The Hall version of the character is the former son of [[Hawkman (Carter Hall)|Hawkman]] and [[Hawkgirl (Shiera Sanders)]] known as the Silver Scarab whom was killed by and reincarnated as the son of [[Hawk and Dove]]. Now the spiritual son of both Hawkman and Hawkgirl late possessing memories of his past lifetime,<ref name="JSA: Justice be Done" /> Halls is portrayed as legacy hero burdened with the responsibilities associated with Doctor Fate. While potentially being the greatest, he seeks to prove both himself and his teammates of being capable. Unlike previous versions, Hall is referred to an agent of balance.<ref name="DC Comics2" />

==== Kent V. Nelson ====
{{main|Doctor Fate (Kent V. Nelson)}}Inspired by [[Marvel Comics]]' [[Doctor Strange]] and created by [[Steve Gerber]] to simplify aspects of the Doctor Fate character, Kent V. is the grandnephew of Kent Nelson and former psychiatrist who becomes an incarnation of Doctor Fate.<ref name="mystery2" /> Lacking any ties to other mythologies and the [[Lords of Chaos and Order|Lords of Chaos and Orde]]<nowiki/>r, this version is a sorcerous hero of the Justice Society of America. The younger Nelson is also less apt in mystical arts and his intended characterization includes working to becoming more formidable by using a consistent set of spells and abilities.<ref name=":123" /> Alongside his great uncle, the character's other familial connections include ex-wife Marissa Nelson, and daughter Laryn Nelson.<ref name="mystery2" /> Although the character's history restoration into the prime continuity would retroactively make the character cousin to Khalid Nassour and the nephew of Elizabeth/Mohammed Nassour respectively, the new history has Nassour comment none were able to actually confirm his relation to the original Kent Nelson.<ref name="johns 2024" />

==== Khalid Nassour ====
{{Main|Doctor Fate (Khalid Nassour)}}

Drawing inspiration from [[Marvel Comics]]' [[Doctor Strange]] and [[Spider-Man]], Nassour is portrayed as a young adult and grandnephew of Kent Nelson burdened with significant responsibilities, embarking on a journey of self-discovery within a world reminiscent of Doctor Strange's mystical realm.<ref name="newsarama12">{{cite web |date=2015-04-16 |title=Levitz Channels Ditko for June's New, Unusual Dr. Fate |url=http://www.newsarama.com/24153-levitz-channels-ditko-for-june-s-new-unusual-dr-fate.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304003017/http://www.newsarama.com/24153-levitz-channels-ditko-for-june-s-new-unusual-dr-fate.html |archive-date=2016-03-04 |access-date=2015-05-04 |website=[[Newsarama]]}}</ref> Supported initially by Nabu, it differed from past portrayals and was noted to be akin to a "combination of a GPS system and the movie version of [[Iron Man]]'s [[J.A.R.V.I.S.|J.A.R.V.I.S]].", contrasting from past depictions as an overbearing presence.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Phegley |first=Kiel |date=2015-06-16 |title=Paul Levitz Talks Diversity, Surreality & Mythology in "Doctor Fate" |url=https://www.cbr.com/paul-levitz-talks-diversity-surreality-mythology-in-doctor-fate/ |access-date=2024-09-28 |website=CBR |language=en}}</ref> Nassour has been supported by various [[Ancient Egyptian deities|Egyptian deities]],  several [[archangel]]s,<ref name="Blood2">{{Cite book |last=Levitz |first=Paul |title=Blood price |date=2016 |others=Sonny Liew, Lee Loughridge, Nick Napolitano, Steve Wands |isbn=978-1-4012-6121-4 |location=Burbank, CA |oclc=933580456}}</ref> and currently [[Hauhet (comics)|Hauhet]], whom replaced Nabu with a yet unknown agenda.<ref name="NGA12">{{Cite book |last=Johns |first=Geoff |title=The New Golden Age #1 |publisher=[[DC Comics]] |year=2022}}</ref> However, he retains the status of agent of order.<ref name="DC COMICS2" />

=== Reputation ===
Although specific accolades of each incarnation vary, the Doctor Fate character is considered among the most powerful superheroes in the [[DC Universe]].<ref name=":8">{{Cite web |last=Lapin-Bertone |first=Joshua |date=October 13, 2022 |title=Paging Doctor Fate: Meet DC's Sorcerer Superhero |url=https://www.dc.com/blog/2022/10/13/paging-doctor-fate-meet-d-cs-sorcerer-superhero |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240303115501/https://www.dc.com/blog/2022/10/13/paging-doctor-fate-meet-d-cs-sorcerer-superhero |archive-date=March 3, 2024 |access-date=2024-09-25 }}</ref> Throughout the publication history of the character, specific descriptors of the character's expressed is sometimes consistent with one another; the original and Hall versions were both cited as among the "greatest living sorcerers" due to possessing the artifacts associated with Doctor Fate.<ref name="Beatty22" /><ref name=":29">{{Cite book |title=Day of Judgement: Secret Filles and Origin #1 |publisher=[[DC Comics]] |year=2000}}</ref> Similarly, both the Nassour and Hall versions are both comparable to noted sorceress [[Zatanna]] and alongside the Eric and Linda Strauss versions, are considered among the most powerful magic practitioners on Earth<ref name=":42">{{Cite book |last=Kelly |first=Joe |title=JLA. The Obsidian age. Book One |date=2003 |publisher=DC Comics |others=Doug Mahnke, Yvel Guichet |isbn=1-56389-991-4 |location=New York, NY |oclc=52351767}}</ref><ref name=":20">{{Cite book |last=Bendis |first=Brian Michael |title=Justice League #72-74 "Leagues of Chaos Part 1-3" |publisher=DC Comics |year=2022}}</ref><ref name=":26">{{Cite book |title=Who's Who Update 1988 #1 |date=1988-08-03 |publisher=[[DC Comics]]}}</ref> while the original Neslon and Inza Cramer versions shared the distinction of "one of the ten most powerful beings on Earth".<ref name=":113">{{Cite book |title=Who's Who in the DC Universe #9 |date=1991 |publisher=[[DC Comics]]}}</ref> Uniquely, the Kent V. Neslon version is expressed with the title of Sorcerer Supreme within comics.<ref name="Guggenheim 201222">{{Cite book |last=Guggenheim |first=Marc |url=https://www.worldcat.org/oclc/776702193 |title=Justice Society of America : Monument Point |date=2012 |publisher=DC Comics |others=Tom Derenick, Michael Atiyeh, Rob Leigh, Felipe Massafera |isbn=978-1-4012-3368-6 |location=New York |oclc=776702193}}</ref>

While all versions (sans Jared Stevens) are considerable in magical practice, the original version is often cited as the most formidable version of the character<ref name=":17" /> and is subjected to being compared to later versions; the Eric and Linda Strauss versions were once stated to potentially surpass Nelson in raw power combined<ref>{{Cite book |title=DC Heroes Role-Playing Game, 2nd Ed. |publisher=Mayfair Games Inc. |year=1989}}</ref> but do not rival his knowledge.<ref name=":26" /> Hall's version is recognized as potentially the most formidable version of Doctor Fate than even Nelson<ref name="DC Comics2">{{Cite book |last1=Geoff Johns |first1=Geoff |title=Hawkman Secret Files and Origins #1 |last2=Beard |first2=Jim |publisher=DC Comics |year=2002}}</ref> while Cramer was considered more talented. Conversely, the Nassour versions was once stated (prior to training) to being less powerful than previous Doctor Fates<ref name="DC Uni32"/> and in later stories, it was asserted by the character was instead less powerful than either the original Neslon and Hall version.<ref>{{Cite book |last=Johns |first=Geoff |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=447V0AEACAAJ |title=Justice Society of America Vol. 2: Long Live the JSA |date=February 2025 |publisher=DC Comics |isbn=978-1-7995-0038-4 |language=en}}</ref> The Kent V. version was noted to be lacking in skill enough to obfuscate his trueskills through the reputation of past incarnations<ref name=":1723">{{Cite book |last=Willingham |first=Bill |url=https://www.worldcat.org/oclc/567099447 |title=Justice Society of America: axis of evil |date=2010 |publisher=DC Comics |others=Travis Moore, Jesús. Merino, Dan Green, Jesse Delperdang |isbn=978-1-4012-2901-6 |location=New York |oclc=567099447}}</ref> and the Eric and Linda Strauss version in later stories were retroactively considered unremarkable compared to later versions.<ref>{{Cite book |last1=Johns |first1=Geoff |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=JPKMKAAACAAJ |title=Princes of Darkness |last2=Goyer |first2=David S. |date=2005 |publisher=Titan |isbn=978-1-84576-035-9 |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":172" />

== Fictional history ==
{{Timeline of release years
| compressempty = yes
|subtitle= Debuts & histories of mainstream Doctor Fate<br>Earth-Two continuity in green<br>Post-COIE continuity in blue<br>Current continuity in red
|range1= 1940 - 1984
|range2= 1985 - 2011
|range3= 2012 - 2024
|range1_color = Green
|range2_color= Blue
|range3_color= Red

|1940= 'Kent Nelson, Nabu, and Inza debuts.<br>Nelson is Doctor Fate
|1985= Nelson, Nabu, and Cramer exists in a merged reality.<br>Select stories are definitive adventures.
|1987= Eric and Linda Strauss debuts.<br>Nelson is killed off.
|1991= Eric and Linda are killed off.<br>Nelson and Inza are ressurected.<br>Inza is Doctor Fate.
|1994= Jared is Fate<br>Inza and Kent are killed off.
|1999= Jared is killed off.<br>Hector Hall debuts as Doctor Fate.
|2005= Hector Hall is killed off<br>Nabu is briefly Doctor Fate in place.
|2006= Nabu is killed off.
|2007= [[Kent V. Nelson]] debuts.
|2012= All previous Doctor Fate histories are rebooted.<br>JSA characters are re-imagined into a rebooted Earth-2. 
|2013 = Doctor Fate becomes a Earth-2 character<br>Khalid Ben-Hassin debuts.
|2015 = Doctor Fate/JSA in mainstream continuity resumes.<br>Khalid Nassour debuts.<br>Post-Flashpoint Kent Nelson first appears.<br>Post-Flashpoint Nabu first appears.
|2016 = Khalid and Kent are concurrently Doctor Fate.<br>Kent Nelson later becomes the main Doctor Fate again.
|2020 = Khalid is the main Doctor Fate once more.<br>Kent is killed off again.
|2024 = Past histories from Post-COIE is restored.
}}

=== 20th Century ===
==== Origin and Nelson's adventures ====
In his debut appearance in issue #55-56 for ''More Fun Comics'' (May–June 1940), the characters makes his first ecounter with archnemesis [[Wotan (comics)|Wotan]] and love interest Inza Crame. Wotan is beaten but learns he did not pass into the afterlife and encounters him once again, attempting to blow up the Earth. Fate manages to defeat him, placing him in suspended animation before buring him deep within the Earth.<ref name="IDF1-33"/>

The character's origin was first revealed in ''All-Star Comics'' #3 (1940), written by [[Gardner Fox|Garnder Fox]], cumilating to Doctor Fate stating that he is not human nor had a childhood, created by elder gods and placed upon Earth to battle the forces of evil.<ref>{{Cite book |last1=Fox |first1=Garnder ([[Writer|w]]) |title=All-Star Comics #3 |last2=Sherman |first2=Howard ([[Illustrator|i]]) |publisher=[[DC Comics]] |year=1940}}</ref> One year later, the character was given a new origin with the alter-ego, Kent Nelson. Kent was the son of archaeologist Sven Nelson who encountered Nabu as a child during an excavation and accidentally kills his father by releasing poisonous gases. Nabu explains he is immortal alien being from the planet Cilia and pities the boy, taking him in to teach him the "secrets of the universe" and raises him into adulthood to become Doctor Fate.<ref>{{Cite book |last1=Garnder |first1=Fox ([[Writer|w]]) |title=More Fun Comics #67 |last2=Sherman |first2=Howard ([[Illustrator|i]]) |publisher=[[DC Comics]] |year=1941}}</ref>

The1963 "Crisis on Earth-One" and "Crisis on Earth-Two" storylines respectively revealed Neslon and the Justice Society of America's reality to be of Earth-2 and meets with the Justice League of Earth-1, a superhero team of a parallel world. After years of retirement, Doctor Fate becomes semi-active and helps the teams.<ref>{{Cite book |last=Comics |first=D. C. |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=MRA3uwEACAAJ |title=Justice League of America: the Bronze Age Omnibus Vol. 3 |date=May 2019 |publisher=DC Comics |isbn=978-1-4012-8948-5 |language=en}}</ref><ref name="DC Uni32"/>

In 1975, the storyline from ''1st Issue Special'' #9 reveals more of Nelson's earlier years, pitting him against the mummy sorcerer Khalis while dealing with a frustrated Inza, whom he has married fifteen years after becoming Doctor Fate. The story also retroactively changes aspects of his origin, revealing Nabu altered young Kent's mind to erase his grief and pain, establishing him as twelve years old during the incident and would slowly possess him as Doctor Fate when he was an adult.<ref name="IDF1-33" /><ref>{{Cite book |last=Pasko |first=Martin ([[Writer|w]]) |title=1st Issue Special #9 |publisher=[[DC Comics]] |year=1975}}</ref> Three years later in 1978, [[Paul Levitz]]'s revisions alternatively depicting Nabu as a cosmic being of the [[Lords of Chaos and Order|Lords of Order]] and sought to use young Kent, whom he aged to adulthood and imparted into him his mystical knowledge in the process.<ref>{{Cite book |last1=Levitz |first1=Paul ([[Writer|w]]) |title=DC Special Series #10 |last2=Stanton |first2=Joe ([[Inker|i]]) |last3=Netzer |first3=Michael ([[Penciler|p]]) |last4=Roy |first4=Adrienne ([[Colorist|c]]) |publisher=[[DC Comics]] |year=1978}}</ref>

From 1981 to 1982, Nelson appears in backup issues in ''The Flash'' #306-313. Nelson continues to face foes from the Lords of Chaos while a martial rift between the pair grows due to Inza's envy over Nabu's presence and Nelson's duties as Doctor Fate taking precedent over her and their marriage. In one instance, Totec weaponizes her envy against Nelson. In another, while Nelson battles a renegade Lord of Order and Lord of Chaos who team up, Inza nearly commits to infedelity with a museum curator. Sensing the rift to be potentially damaging to Nelson's mind, Nabu allows the pair to both mend their marriage and later merges her with Kent temporarily, formulating a new Doctor Fate transformation that defeats the renegade Lords and grants Inza a higher understanding of her husband's role.<ref name="IDF1-33"/>

==== ''Crisis on Infinite Earths'' and onward ====
The character later appears in the [[Marv Wolfman]] and [[George Pérez]]'s ''[[Crisis on Infinite Earths]]'' crossover series, merging both Earth-1 and Earth-2 realities within the multiverse altering event, with all past definitive histories histories having been said to happen on this composite universe ("Earth").<ref name="DC Uni32"/>

==== Eric and Linda Strauss's tenure (1987 - 1991) ====
In the late-1980s, an older Kent Nelson appears as a key member of the [[Justice League International]] but is killed off in the1987 within [[J. M. DeMatteis]]'s ''Doctor Fate'' miniseries, which introduced the origin of Eric and Linda Strauss's incarnation.<ref name=":19">{{Cite book |last=DeMattis |first=J.M. |title=''Doctor Fate'' #1-#4 |publisher=[[DC Comics]] |year=1989}}</ref><ref name="DC Uni32" /><ref name=":132" />

Eric Strauss is the ten-year-old son of a billionaire whose history of abuse led to the suicide of his birth mother and disdain of his stepmother. With the boy's father dies and is placed and under her care, she is both attracted and amazed by Eric for reasons she cannot explain. Eric is chosen to wear the Helmet of Fate and is aged up by Nabu. Conversely, Linda Strauss is the twenty-eight year old stepmother of Eric who she becomes attached and attracted to despite believing it to be inappropriate. Years earlier, she married Eric's father for his wealth but regrets it following his abusive tendencies. The pair later merges with one another to become the new Doctor Fate during a battle with villains, Anti-Fate and Typhon.<ref name=":19" /><ref name="DC Uni32" />

The second series revealed both Eric and Linda to be a pair often reincarnated alongside one another subjected to familial, platonic, and even adversarial dynamics in each lifetime.<ref name=":21">{{Cite book |last=DeMatteis |first=J. M. ([[Writer|w]]) |title=Doctor Fate (1988) #13 |date=1989-12-12 |publisher=[[DC Comics]]}}</ref> In 1991,the pair are eventually killed off in different circumstances involving [[Darkseid]] (retroactively revealed to be a disguised [[DeSaad]]) and Anti-Fate respectively but reincarnate into new lives, ending their run. Their tenure as Doctor Fate was revealed to have lasted for approximately a year within the series.<ref name=":21" />

==== Inza Cramer's tenure (1991 - 1994) ====
[[File:Inza_Cramer_Doctor_Fate_01.jpg|left|thumb|228x228px|Inza as Doctor Fate. Art by Vincent Giarrano, Peter Gross, and Anthony Tollin.]]
In the same year during the second half of the second ''Doctor Fate'' series, Inza and Kent are revived in younger bodies. Circumstances makes Inza Doctor Fate, allowing her a social life and shifts her heroism towards [[social class]] issues and inequality alongside fighting the supernatural. Inza appears in the ''[[War of the Gods (comics)|War of the Gods]]'' crossover and title alongside Wonder Woman and other superheroes to help thwart Circe's efforts from destroying Earth.<ref>{{Cite book |last=Perez |first=George |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=y_kayQEACAAJ |title=Wonder Woman: War of the Gods Omnibus |date=2020 |publisher=DC Comics |isbn=978-1-4012-9528-8 |language=en}}</ref>

==== Jared Steven's Fate tenure (1994 - 1999) ====
In 1994, Jared Steven's first origin story is depicted in early issues of the ''Fate'' series by [[John Francis Moore (writer)|John Francis Moore]], where he is hired by elderly Kent and Inza Nelson to retrieve the lost artifacts of Doctor Fate. The pair are killed by demons when they try to collect the artifacts and Jared comes into contact with Nabu. Jared rejects his attempt to make him Doctor Fate under his control and circumstances causes him to alter the forms of the artifacts, the helmet now being a knife, the power of the Amulet of Anubis within him now, and the Cloak of Destiny now acting as bandages on his arm. He also instead utilizes the moniker of "Fate".<ref>{{Cite book |last=Moore |first=John Francis [[Writer|w]] |title=Fate #0-1 |publisher=[[DC Comics]] |year=1994}}</ref>

In 1997, [[Keith Giffen|Keith Griffen]] later reboots his origins, wherein the elder Nelsons instead deceive Stevens into the role of Doctor Fate, allowing them to past into the afterlife peacefully and burdens him with the responsibilities.<ref name=":92">{{Cite book |last=Griffen |first=Keith |title=The Book of Fate #1 |publisher=[[DC Comics]] |year=1997}}</ref>

In 1999, an issue of DC's ''[[Secret Files and Origins]]'' establish various points in time: Nelson becoming Doctor Fate in 1940, the events of Eric and Linda Strauss's time as Doctor Fate took place four years prior to the book's timeline (1995) and Jared Steven was chosen as Fate one year prior to the book's timeline (1998).<ref name=":30" /> Another ''SF&O'' issue reinforces Nelson's first time as Doctor Fate in 1940, Eric/Linda's time being four years prior to the book's timeline (1995) Jared being chosen one year ago (1998). However, Inza's activities during [[War of the Gods (comics)|''War of the Gods'']] is references to taken place two years prior (1997).<ref name=":29" />

=== 21st Century ===

==== Hector Hall's tenure (1999 - 2005) ====
{{See also|Hector Hall}}
In late 1999, The story within the book (JSA Secret Files) also is part of and leads into the "Justice Be Done" storyline by [[James Robinson (writer)|James Robinson]] and [[David S. Goyer]] Jared Stevens is killed off and replaced with [[Hector Hall]], the son of [[Hawkman]] and [[Hawkgirl]] who is reincarnated as the new Doctor Fate and aged up from an infant by the villain Mordru, who he then battles and prevails thanks to the spirit of Kent and Inza within the Amulet of Anubis.<ref name="JSA: Justice be Done">{{Cite book |last1=Robinson |first1=James |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=0whyNwAACAAJ |title=JSA: Justice be Done |last2=Goyer |first2=David S. |date=2000 |publisher=Titan |isbn=978-1-84023-175-5 |language=en}}</ref>  Hector Hall's Doctor Fate also appears in the ''[[Day of Judgment (comics)|Day of Judgement]]'' comic title and crossover, depicted as a member of the [[Sentinels of Magic]].

In the 2003 ''Doctor Fate'' limited series, Hall battles the Curse, a demigod sorcerer that challenged Nabu in the past. Similar to Nabu in being bound to a helmet, he gains a willing host in Justin Guilder, who is vying alongside Hector for the affection of love interest, Caitlin.  Hall is assisted by a [[Wicca]]n coven but is later mortally injured and meets Nabu's spirit in the helm, who berates him due to not living up his potential despite being seen as the most powerful Doctor Fate incarnation. Overpowering Nabu and his verbal abuse, he revitalizes himself and defeats the Curse, becoming more secure and confident in the process.<ref>''Doctor Fate'' (vol. 2) #1-5. DC Comics.</ref>

In the 2005 ''[[Day of Vengeance]]'' crossover, Hector is killed by the Spectre and Nabu briefly acts in place of Doctor Fate. He gathers gather mystics and later confronts the ghost, driven to insanity and commits towards a witch-hunt for all magic users, destroying the Lords of Chaos and Order in the process. Fatally injured, he succeeds in stopping the Spectre but dies. In his final moments, he asks Captain Marvel to throw the helmet into space in hopes it finds a worthy bearer.<ref name=":1">{{Cite book |last=Willingham |first=Bill |title=Day of Vengeance: Infinite Crisis Special #1 |publisher=[[DC Comics]] |year=2006}}</ref><ref name="DC Uni32"/>

==== Kent V. Nelson's tenure (2007 - 2011) ====
Throughout 2007–2008, the Kent V. Nelson version is introduced by [[Steve Gerber]] following Hall's death in ''[[Countdown to Mystery]]''. His origin depicts him as a former psychiatrist whose life spirals out of control following an infidelity, depression, and loss of medical license. The grandnephew of the original Kent Nelson, whom he is named after, he continues the Doctor Fate line when he dons the helmet sometime prior to the [[Final Crisis]] crossover event and battles longtime Doctor Fate villain, Nergal. Due to Gerber's death, the conclusion of the series features several different endings from his notes written by several other writers.<ref name="mystery2">''Countdown to Mystery'' #1–8 (Nov. 2007 – July 2008)</ref><ref name=":132" />

In 2008–2009, the [[Reign in Hell (comics)|''Reign in Hell'']] storyline and comic title features Kent V. alongside other notable magic users ([[Zatanna]], [[Ibis the Invincible]], [[Enchantress (DC Comics)|Enchantress]], etc.) getting involved in a civil war in hell between Neron, the current ruler, and duo siblings [[Blaze and Satanus|Satanus and Blaze]], the demonic children of the [[Shazam (wizard)|Wizard Shazam]]. An inexperienced sorcerer, Nelson is unaware of how to escape from hell and battles Blaze, who lambasts him for his limited experience but is defeated when she hints how to focus his power. He also helps the group fight [[Lobo (DC Comics)|Lobo]], who has been exiled to Hell.<ref>''Reign in Hell'' #1-8 (2008-2009). Keith Griffen.</ref>

In 2010–2011, the original Nelson's spirit appears to help Green Lantern while stuck on a planet with no way to escape, learning of his future death but chooses to save Hal instead despite his protests.<ref>{{Cite book |last=Straczynski |first=J. Michael |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=o6qGAwAAQBAJ |title=Team-ups of the Brave and the Bold |date=2011-08-30 |publisher=DC |isbn=978-1-4012-5323-3 |language=en}}</ref> Later, the current Nelson becomes involved in the Justice Society, helping the team fight against a team of villains targeting the JSA, later saving [[Mister Terrific (Michael Holt)|Mister Terrific]]'s life, and battling Mordru despite his limited talents before leaving to improve his abilities.<ref name=":1723"/><ref name=":222">''Justice Society of America'' (vol. 3) #35 (March 2010)</ref> In "The Dark Things" crossover storyline, he later comes under the Starheart's influence and abducts JSA team members and Sebastian Faust as the Starheart pits themselves against the JSA and JLA with the help Alan Scott's mind controlled children, [[Jade (DC Comics)|Jade]] and [[Obsidian (character)|Obsidian]].<ref name=":93">{{Cite book |last=Robinson |first=James |url=https://www.worldcat.org/oclc/642842878 |title=Justice League of America. Dark things |date=2011 |publisher=DC Comics |others=Mark Bagley, Rob Hunter |isbn=978-1-4012-3011-1 |location=New York |oclc=642842878}}</ref> He also helps the team fight against the new threat known as Scythe and helps [[Lightning (DC Comics)|Lightning]] deal with the rift between her and her father, [[Black Lightning]], and is scarred in process when helping her through mystical means.<ref>''Justice Society of America'' (vol. 3) #47–54 (March – October 2011)</ref>

==== New 52 onward ====
Following the New 52 reboot in 2012, the Kent V. Nelson version is erased from existence alongside much of the past incarnations of Doctor Fate.<ref name="DC Uni32"/>

===== Nassour's first tenure (2015 - 2016) =====
In 2015, the current version of Doctor Fate is imagined by [[Paul Levitz]] as twenty-two year old [[biracial]] [[Egyptian Americans|Egyptian-American]] Khalid Nassour, who is [[Muslims|Muslim]], a descendant of a line of [[Pharaoh]]s, and a medical student. In his debut story, the "Blood Price", he inherits the mantle of Doctor Fate from ancient Egyptian deities and archangels alike to oppose [[Anubis]].<ref name=":14">{{Cite web |date=2015-06-16 |title=Paul Levitz Talks Diversity, Surreality & Mythology in "Doctor Fate" |url=https://www.cbr.com/paul-levitz-talks-diversity-surreality-mythology-in-doctor-fate/ |access-date=2022-05-02 |website=CBR |language=en-US}}</ref><ref name="Blood2" /> Subsequent stories It is later revealed that he is connected to the Nelson bloodline through his mother, who is described to be Kent Nelson's favorite niece who inspired her towards [[archaeology]]. An elderly Kent also returns into the role and mentor Khalid and both are Doctor Fate concurrently,<ref name=":22">{{Cite book |last=Levitz |first=Paul |title=Prisoners of the past |date=2016 |others=Sonny Liew, Ibrahim Moustafa, Lee Loughridge, Saida Temofonte |isbn=978-1-4012-6492-5 |location=Burbank, CA |oclc=945719105}}</ref>

===== Nelson's return (2016 - 2019) =====
Nelson later takes precedent within the role, with Nabu also briefly usurping it to battle [[Arion (character)|Arion]] and assist [[Blue Beetle (Jaime Reyes)|the latest Blue Beetle]],<ref name=":110">{{Cite book |last=Giffen |first=Keith |title=Hard choices |date=2017 |others=J. M. DeMatteis, Scott Kolins, Romulo Fajardo, Josh Reed |isbn=978-1-4012-7507-5 |location=Burbank, CA |oclc=837140933}}</ref> and appears in crossovers such as 2017's ''[[Dark Nights: Metal]].<ref name="Snyder 2019">{{Cite book |last=Snyder |first=Scott |title=Dark nights: metal |date=2019 |others=Greg Capullo, Jonathan Glapion, Fco Plascencia, Mikel Janín, Jorge Jiménez, Doug Mahnke, Alejandro Sánchez, Wil Quintana, Steve Wands |isbn=978-1-4012-8858-7 |location=Burbank, CA |oclc=1061866233}}</ref>'' During [[James Tynion IV]]'s run in ''[[Justice League Dark]]'' from 2017 to 2019, Kent, Khalid, and Nabu are featured heavily in the run. The pair are trapped by Nabu, who uses Nelson's body and conspires with other Lords of Order to destroy the source of magic following the piercing of the Source Wall. Their plans are interrupted by Wonder Woman's newly created Justice League Dark and their allies, who first free Khalid from his imprisonment. Enlisting the power of chaos magic from [[Mordru]], Kent is freed of Nabu's control and the team prevails in defeating the Lords of Order. Wonder Woman asks Nelson to don the helmet once more, who refuses due to his disillusionment and recommends Khalid, who also declines. The pair enlist themselves as advisory based members of Justice League Dark but when the team is pitted against Circe's Injustice League Dark, Khalid becomes the sole Doctor Fate and assists in their defeat.<ref name=":192">{{Cite book |last=Tynion |first=James IV |title=The last age of magic |date=2019 |others=Alvaro Martinez, Daniel Sampere, Raul Fernandez, Juan Albarran, Brad Anderson, Adriano Lucas |isbn=978-1-4012-8811-2 |location=Burbank, CA |oclc=1080251699}}</ref><ref name="JLV2" /><ref name=":28" />

==== Nassour's return and second tenure (2019 - present) ====
As the sole Doctor Fate, Nassour is a trusted member of Justice League Dark,<ref name=":132" />  was instrumental in both restoring the Parliaments governing the elemental forces of the [[DC Universe]] and the eventual defeat of Upside-Down Man, where Kent sacrifices himself to deal a powerful blow but at the cost of the helm being depleted of power.<ref name="A costly trick of magic2">{{Cite book |last=V |first=Ram |title=A costly trick of magic |date=2021 |others=James, IV Tynion, Amancay Nahuelpan, Kyle Hotz, Álvaro Martínez Bueno, Raul Fernandez, June Chung |isbn=978-1-77950-714-3 |location=Burbank, CA |oclc=1198086664}}</ref> Within several stories in 2021 onward (coinciding within the [[Infinite Frontier]] period), the character is revealed to have taken in non-binary animated effigy Stich as both child and apprentice in the mystic arts<ref name=":85">{{Cite book |last=Sheridan |first=Tim |url=https://www.worldcat.org/oclc/1273424253 |title=X marks the spot |date=2022 |others=Robbie Thompson, Rafa Sandoval, Jordi Tarragona, Steve Lieber, Alejandro Sánchez, Dave Stewart |isbn=978-1-77951-281-9 |location=Burbank, CA |oclc=1273424253}}</ref> and had managed to restore the power lost against Upside-Down Man with Kirk Langstom's help as the Justice League Dark battled an evil Merlin. A new spirit, the goddess Hauhet, is revealed to have replaced Nabu and grants Nassour the power to see into the future.<ref name="DC COMICS2" /> In the 2022 "[[Dark Crisis|Dark Crisis on Infinite Earths]]" crossover, Nassour joins the Justice Society and helps in efforts to defeat Pariah and the Great Darkness.<ref name=":133">{{Cite book |last=Williamson |first=Joshua |title=Dark Crisis #1 |publisher=DC Comics |year=2022}}</ref><ref>{{Cite book |last=Williamson |first=Joshua |title=Dark Crisis #3 |publisher=DC Comics |year=2022}}</ref>

In 2023 during the [[Dawn of DC]] period, Nassour is mentioned in both the prelude and main even of the [[Lazarus Planet]] crossover and appears in the spin-off. The former mentions he is bested by Nezha and the helm is stolen for his purposes and his disappearance was noticed by heroes. [[Nia Nal|Dreamer]] discovers he is trapped in a dream-like state after being enlisted by Batman to help track him down.<ref name=":23">{{Cite book |last=Waid |first=Mark |title=Lazarus Planet #1: Alpha |publisher=[[DC Comics]] |year=2023}}</ref><ref>{{Cite book |last=Maines |first=Nicole |title=Lazarus Planet: Assault on Krypton #1 |publisher=[[DC Comics]] |year=2023}}</ref> In his concurrent appearances in Geoff John's 2023 ''Justice Society of America'' series, chronologically taking place after Lazarus Planet, Nassour helps the team and future [[Huntress (Helena Wayne)|Helena Wayne]] fight against [[Per Degaton]]'s attempt to erase them from existence with the help of JSA members across time while a past Nelson reconciles the various alterations in his lifetime from Degaton.<ref name=":83">{{Cite book |last=Johns |first=Geoff |url=https://play.google.com/store/books/details/Geoff_Johns_Justice_Society_of_America_Vol_1_The_N?id=h1DzEAAAQBAJ |title=Justice Society of America Vol. 1: The New Golden Age |date=2024-02-27 |publisher=DC Comics |isbn=978-1-77952-914-5 |language=en}}</ref> The title addresses timeline discrepancies, noting events like "Zero Hour" occurred eight years earlier and the 2015 ''Doctor Fate'' series is set one year prior.<ref name="johns 2024" /> However, Khalid's appearances in other titles, especially ''Justice League Dark'',<ref name=":73">{{Cite book |last=Bendis |first=Brian Michael |title=Superman: Mythological |date=2021 |others=Ivan Reis, Kevin Maguire, John Timms, Danny Miki, Joe Prado, Oclair Albert |isbn=978-1-77950-572-9 |location=Burbank, CA |oclc=1238130236}}</ref><ref name=":28" /> suggest a tenure longer than four years, as he is depicted as a medical school graduate and being a first-year resident physician.<ref name=":28" />

In 2024, aspects of past incarnations' histories are restored by [[Geoff Johns]] and Nelson makes posthumous appearances during the 1940s which expands on his histories in the new reality that followed the New 52. One noted change includes him having a young arrogant sidekick Salem the Witch Girl until her disappearance from time erased his memories of her.<ref name="johns 2024" /> Among other minor appearances includes him being present when Wesley Dodds was recruited into the JSA,<ref>''Wesley Dodds: The Sandman'' #6. DC Comics.</ref>  assisted [[Flash (Jay Garrick)]] alongside the JSA and the Boom (Garrick's daughter) in battling Doctor Elemental,<ref>''Jay Garrick: The Flash'' #3. DC Comics.</ref> and aiding [[Alan Scott|Green Lantern (Alan Scott)]] when attacked by a group of similarly powered villains known as the Crimson Hosts.<ref>''Alan Scott: The Green Lantern'' #5. DC Comics.</ref><ref>''Alan Scott: The Green Lantern'' #6. DC Comics.</ref>

Nassour's involvement saw Salem's return to the current timeline, where she is hostile due to his placement in the legacy of Doctor Fate. Nassour places Salem under the JSA's care until the pair can reconcile and is ventures to the 31st Century to help the [[Legion of Substitute Heroes]] unearth a plot by [[Eclipso]].<ref name=":122">''Justice Society of America'' Vol. 4 #7. DC Comics.</ref><ref>{{Cite book |last=Johns |first=Geoff |url=https://play.google.com/store/books/details/Geoff_Johns_Justice_Society_of_America_2022_11?id=POgaEQAAQBAJ |title=Justice Society of America (2022-) #11 |date=2024-09-04 |publisher=DC Comics |language=en}}</ref> Nassour is also involved in the [[Knight Terrors]] and [[Absolute Power (comics)|Absolute Power]] crossovers, among the heroes captured in the latter,<ref>{{Cite book |last=Adams |first=Jeremy |url=https://play.google.com/store/books/details/Jeremy_Adams_Absolute_Power_Task_Force_VII_2024_3?id=bsIWEQAAQBAJ |title=Absolute Power: Task Force VII (2024) #3 |date=2024-07-31 |publisher=DC Comics |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite book |last=Waid |first=Mark |url=https://play.google.com/store/books/details/Mark_Waid_Absolute_Power_2024_1?id=02UQEQAAQBAJ |title=Absolute Power (2024) #1 |date=2024-07-02 |publisher=DC Comics |language=en}}</ref>  the becomes a member of the now rebranded [[Justice League|Justice League Unlimited]] following the events. He assists the League in defeating [[Darkseid]] the League inadvertently helps the villain become the creator of the [[Absolute Universe]].<ref>{{Cite book |last1=Williamson |first1=Joshua |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=HJIjEQAAQBAJ&q=DC+All-In |title=DC All In Special (2024) #1 |last2=Snyder |first2=Scott |date=2024-10-02 |publisher=DC Comics |language=en}}</ref>

== Powers, abilities, and resources ==

=== Doctor Fate ===
==== Mystical artifacts ====
While incarnations of Doctor Fate often possess different abilities compared to one another,<ref name=":8" /><ref name="DC Uni32" /> all possess a collection of powerful magical artifacts<ref name="DC UCG">{{Cite book |last=Scott |first=Melanie |title=DC ultimate character guide |date=2019 |isbn=978-1-4654-7975-4 |edition=New |location=New York, New York |oclc=1089398386}}</ref> that can empower individuals of limited supernatural skill with substantial mystical power,<ref name=":172">{{Cite book |last1=Bulmer |first1=Darren |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=yEVPSwAACAAJ |title=DC Adventures Heroes & Villians, Volume 1: Allies and Enemies from the DC Universe |last2=Ciechanowski |first2=Walt |last3=Huff |first3=Chris |last4=Johnson |first4=Sean |last5=Kenson |first5=Steve |last6=McFarland |first6=Matthew |date=2011-10-25 |publisher=Diamond Comic Distributors |isbn=978-1-934547-38-0 |language=en}}</ref> in which experienced incarnations possess a godlike level of magical power and knowledge<ref>{{Cite book |last=Wiacek |first=Stephen |url=https://play.google.com/store/books/details?id=6Mc8EAAAQBAJ |title=The DC Book: A Vast and Vibrant Multiverse Simply Explained |date=2021-11-30 |publisher=Penguin |isbn=978-0-7440-5856-7 |language=en}}</ref> which makes them nearly unmatched in spell-casting<ref name="DC Uni32"/><ref name="DC UCG" /> and capable of virtually any kind of mystical feat.<ref name="DD62"/> These artifacts also serve a dual purpose of both enhancing inherent magical powers and serving as protective measures.<ref>Lotowycz, R. (2021). ''The DC Book of Lists: A Multiverse of Legacies, Histories, and Hierarchies''. Running Press Adult.</ref>

===== Helmet of Fate =====
{{Main|Doctor Fate (Kent Nelson)# Powers, abilities, and resources|Hector Hall#Doctor Fate's powers and abilities|Doctor Fate (Khalid Nassour)# Powers, abilities, and resources}}
The Helmet of Fate bestows its wearer with extraordinary god-like abilities and is widely regarded as one of the most potent artifacts in existence. Constructed from Nth metal, the helmet possesses inherent mystical properties and possesses the unique ability to counteract and negate magical forces.<ref name="Snyder 2019" /> Whether guided by the residing spirit within the helm or through the helm's own discernment, the artifact is typically accessible only to individuals deemed worthy by its judgment.<ref name=":17">{{Cite book |last1=Bulmer |first1=Darren |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=yEVPSwAACAAJ |title=DC Adventures Heroes & Villains, Volume 1: Allies and Enemies from the DC Universe |last2=Ciechanowski |first2=Walt |last3=Huff |first3=Chris |last4=Johnson |first4=Sean |last5=Kenson |first5=Steve |last6=McFarland |first6=Matthew |date=2011-10-25 |publisher=Diamond Comic Distributors |isbn=978-1-934547-38-0 |language=en}}</ref> Despite its formidable nature, the Helmet of Fate is not impervious to damage. It has shown vulnerability to powerful entities like Arion and Brimstone, requiring subsequent regeneration. The helmet is susceptible to potent forms of Atlantean magic, power from higher beings such as the Spectre, and advanced applications of the [[Firestorm (character)|Firestorm matrix]]. It can also experience overload, resulting in temporary limitations and the inertness of certain powers.<ref name=":16">{{Cite book |last=Jordan |first=Justin |title=Ashes |date=2019 |others=Eduardo Pansica, Denys Cowan, Júlio Ferreira, John Stanisci, Rain Beredo, Wes Abbott |isbn=978-1-4012-9381-9 |location=Burbank, CA |oclc=1104219260}}</ref><ref name=":110" /><ref name="A costly trick of magic2" />

Throughout the publication history of Doctor Fate, the portrayal of the helm's source and methodology of power has undergone various changes, dependent on the incarnation of Doctor Fate; the original versoion possess a varied history, first described as being from "unknown science of the weird and occult" and having learned " the true conversation of energy into matter, and matter into energy". Doctor Fate was also described as being a "[[Alchemy|alchemist]] and [[physicist]] extraordinaire".<ref>{{Cite book |last1=Fox |first1=Gardner Francis |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=qSKqPQAACAAJ |title=The Golden Age Doctor Fate Archives |last2=Sherman |first2=Howard |date=2007 |publisher=DC Comics |isbn=978-1-4012-1348-0 |language=en}}</ref> Subsequent depictions instead established the character to possess a more outright supernatural connection; the helm was described as granting power to perform "virtually" any mystical feat.<ref name="DD62" /> It was additionally described as being imaginative-based compared to spell-casting or familiars due to Doctor Fate being a "Earth-bound Lord of Order".<ref>{{Cite book |last=Messner-Loebs |first=William |title=Doctor Fate #25 (1988) |publisher=[[DC Comics]] |year=1991}}</ref> The subsequent versions, Eric, Linda, and Inza possess similar abilities (although Inza were based in chaos magic)<ref name=":25" /> and could merge with another vessel to become a more powerful, singular entity.<ref name=":26" /> The Eric and Linda pair could also act individually but their powered were halved.<ref name=":9">{{Cite book |last=DeMatteis |first=J.M. |title=Doctor Fate Annual #1 (1989) |publisher=DC Comics |year=1989 |page=54}}</ref> Hall's versions comannded a "vast array of magical spells and eldritch formulae" and uses Nabu's suggestion of spells in the form of a whisper from the helm,<ref name="DC Comics2" /> Kent V. used a consistent set of spells and charms derived from "original" sources similar to that of [[Doctor Strange]] from [[Marvel Comics]]<ref name=":10">{{Cite web |date=2007-09-17 |title=Steve Gerber (HOWARD THE DUCK, OMEGA THE UNKNOWN) on Dr. Fate and COUNTDOWN TO MYSTERY |url=https://zacksmithwriter.wordpress.com/2007/09/17/steve-gerber-howard-the-duck-omega-the-unknown-on-doctor-fate-and-countdown-to-mystery/ |access-date=2023-08-30 |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":3">{{cite web |date=2007-03-03 |title=Some Thoughts on Doctor Fate – Part 1 |url=http://www.stevegerber.com/sgblog/?p=283 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110716174624/http://www.stevegerber.com/sgblog/?p=283 |archive-date=2011-07-16 |access-date=2011-01-16 |website=stevegerberblog}}</ref> and could draw from a library of spells within the helm,<ref name=":1723" /> and the Nassour version possess element-controlling powers that allows him to manipulate the elements and can use other magic abilities powered by the elements.<ref name=":132" /><ref name="Blood2" /><ref name="DC Uni32" />

===== Amulet of Anubis =====
The Amulet of Anubis is a significant magical artifact associated with the Doctor Fate legacy. Its origins have been depicted in various narratives. One account states that it was created by Anubis and initially possessed by Khalis before being claimed by Nabu.<ref name="IDF1-33"/> Another origin story suggests that the amulet was crafted from the remnants of Cilia, connecting it to the [[Lords of Chaos and Order|Lords of Order]].<ref name="JSA42">{{Cite book |last=Johns |first=Geoff |title=JSA #42 |publisher=[[DC Comics]] |year=2003}}</ref> In the New 52 continuity, Thoth is presumed to be the creator.<ref name="Blood2"/> Regardless, the amulet bestows various powers, which includes resistance to psychic and astral probing, mind control, and magical power enhancement,<ref name="IDF1-33"/> [[necromancy]]<ref>{{Cite book |last=Joyner |first=Tom |title=Doctor Fate (vol. 2) #38 |publisher=DC Comics |year=1992}}</ref> and contains its own separate universe apt for trapping entities.<ref name=":30">{{Cite book |title=JSA Secret Files and Origins #1 |publisher=[[DC Comics]] |year=1999}}</ref><ref name="JSA42" />

===== Cloak of Destiny =====
The Cloak of Destiny is a cape which possess magical qualities that grants the user several powers such as invulnerability, superhuman strength, and flight.<ref>{{Cite book |last=Hall |first=Richard A. |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=zNjCEAAAQBAJ |title=The American Superhero: Encyclopedia of Caped Crusaders in History |date=2019-02-06 |publisher=Bloomsbury Academic |isbn=978-1-4408-6123-9 |language=en}}</ref> It is also fireproof and counters the magical abilities originating form the Lords of Chaos.<ref>{{Cite book |last=Fox |first=Garnder |title=More Fun Comics #57 |publisher=DC Comics |year=1940}}</ref><ref>{{Cite book |last=Giffen |first=Keith |title=The Book of Fate #3 |publisher=DC Comics |year=1997}}</ref>

===== Other artifacts and resources =====
Others include the Orb of Nabu, serving as a scrying glass and allows him Fate search for hidden threats by reacting to his brainwaves. Although not explicitly magical, it provides valuable insights for the bearers<ref>{{Cite book |last=Fox |first=Gardner F. |title=The golden age Doctor Fate archives. Volume 1 |date=c. 2007 |publisher=DC Comics |others=Howard Sherman |isbn=978-1-4012-1348-0 |location=New York, N.Y. |oclc=144226065}}</ref> In addition to possessing powerful mystical artifacts, Doctor Fate has access to various resources, including the Tower of Fate. This fictional structure serves as Doctor Fate's primary dwelling and is considered a nexus point of magic and reality on Earth. The tower is only accessible through magic and lacks doors or windows.<ref name=":132" /> Inside, it appears as a twisted maze of stairways and hallways where the laws of physics do not apply. The Tower of Fate houses a vast personal library containing arcane texts, including materials salvaged from the Great Library of Alexandria. It is fortified with mystical defenses.<ref>{{Cite book |last=Goyer |first=David S. |title=JLA, JSA: virtue and vice |date=2002 |others=Geoff Johns, Jesús Merino, Carlos Pacheco |isbn=1-56389-937-X |location=New York |oclc=51448984}}</ref> Doctor Fate also possesses the ''Book of Fate'', a tome that contains a comprehensive history and knowledge of the Lords of Chaos and Order, predominantly from the perspective of the latter.<ref name=":20" />

==== Weaknesses ====
The character possess several known weaknesses and limitations. One known weakness is that Doctor Fate is expressed to be unable to use counter spells against exist ones due to established "rules of magic" within the [[DC Universe]].<ref name="DC Uni32" />  Some versions such as Kent V.  possess no innate powers and are dependent on the helm.<ref name="JS axis">{{Cite book |last=Willingham |first=Bill |title=Justice Society of America: axis of evil |date=2010 |publisher=DC Comics |others=Travis Moore, Jesús. Merino, Dan Green, Jesse Delperdang |isbn=978-1-4012-2901-6 |location=New York |oclc=567099447}}</ref> Older aged versions can diminish their potency, power, and effectiveness as Doctor Fate<ref name="Fate1987">''Doctor Fate'' #1–4 (July–October 1987)</ref> while inexperience hampers younger iterations' mastery of their magical abilities.<ref name="JS axis" /><ref name="Blood2" /> The character is also explicitly stated as being inferior to the [[Spectre (DC Comics character)|Spectre]] in power.<ref name="DD62" />

=== Fate (Jared Stevens) ===
Jared's incarnation repurposes various notable artifacts and the mantle itself into the role of a demon hunter;<ref name="DC Uni32"/>  The Mystic Dagger of Nabu, a repurposed Helmet of Fate in the form of a knife, possessed limitless magical power. Fate's usage of the weapon lacked the magical spells and powers of Doctor Fate, instead serving as an impervious weapon capable of hurting supernatural beings<ref>{{Cite book |last=Giffen |first=Keith |title=Book of Fate #4 |publisher=[[DC Comics]] |year=1997}}</ref> and can telepathically control its movements and trajectory when thrown.<ref name="Fate3">{{Cite book |last=Moore |first=John Francis |title=Fate #3 |publisher=[[DC Comics]] |year=1995}}</ref>

== Other versions ==
{{Main|Alternative versions of Doctor Fate}}

== Cultural impact and legacy ==

=== Reception ===
As a character, Doctor Fate has established himself as one of DC Comics' enduring figures, although not reaching the same level of cultural recognition as iconic characters like Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman or The Flash. According to [[Wizard Magazine]], Doctor Fate's notable strengths lie in his name, distinctive design, and the recurring motif of the Helmet of Fate. While the character has experienced various cancellations over time, they have also been the focus of multiple miniseries and ongoing series.<ref name=":ToF2"/>

Several versions of the character have critical acclaim; the Hector Hall version was considered a fan-favorite during the 1999 ''JSA'' run<ref name=":7" /> and the Khalid Nassour incarnation was well-received among critics and was compared to Marvel Comics'[[Kamala Khan]] as representing an underrepresented demographic while also praising his design and incorporations of Egyptian elements compared to Greek/Roman.<ref name=":53">{{cite web |last1=Plummer |first1=Jessica |date=19 March 2020 |title=Give This Hero a Comic Book: Khalid Nassour (Doctor Fate) |url=https://bookriot.com/2020/03/19/khalid-nassour-doctor-fate-comic/ |access-date=3 April 2020 |website=Book Riot}}</ref>

=== Criticisms ===
Throughout the character's publication history, aspects of the character has been subjected to criticism. In a noted example, the Jared Stevens version is considered an unpopular reinvention of the character and was critically panned due to his departure from the common, associate elements of the character and the redesign.<ref name="GK Where2" />

==== Egyptian characterization and representation ====
The character's connection to Egypt has been subjected to various criticisms in recent years, with the Ben-Hassin and Nassour versions similarly created to be explicitly of Egyptian heritage to rectify this. James Robinson's creation of Ben-Hassin was also made to avoid an offensive characterization, opting to make the character Egyptian-American.<ref name=":27">{{Cite web |last=TODAY |first=Brian Truitt, USA |title='Earth 2' writer puts a new twist on Doctor Fate |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/2013/03/04/earth-2-comic-book-series/1962607/ |access-date=2023-08-30 |website=USA Today |language=en-US}}</ref> Similarly, Paul Levitz also made Nassour of the same background and expressed it making more sense and believing the earlier versions to be a product of its time when writers could not write in detail about ethnicity and religion.<ref name="newsarama12" />

Nassour's characterization and role in various storylines has also been subjected to criticism; Jessica Plumber believed a Muslim writer would of made the character more authentic in representing a Muslim character and found Khalid's fate being "reduced" to a hieroglyphic in a vase during the Tynion's Justice League Dark run ironic due to being a Doctor Fate of Egyptian descent.<ref name=":53"/> Adrienne Resha also noted his portrayal in the same series, believing the character to be sidelined in favor of other characters despite being the only clearly identifiable person of color on the team and frequently invoking Egypt's past and mythology instead of its current history and events.<ref name=":292">{{Cite web |last=Resha |first=Adrienne |title=Thoth, Justice, and the American Way: Egyptian Myth, Modern Egypt, and Superhero Comics |url=http://www.internationalcomicartsforum.org/representationrepatriationrenovation.html |website=THE INTERNATIONAL COMIC ARTS FORUM |language=en}}</ref> Comic historian Tim Hanley also believed Nassour to be an example among the characters of color often becoming secondary characters who are sidelined, featured only as backlist team members, and/or fade into obscurity.<ref>{{Cite book |last=Hanley |first=Tim |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=hmxpEAAAQBAJ |title=Not All Supermen: Sexism, Toxic Masculinity, and the Complex History of Superheroes |date=2022-07-15 |publisher=Rowman & Littlefield |isbn=978-1-5381-5274-4 |pages=198 |language=en}}</ref>

==== Portrayal of Doctor Fate's abilities ====
The late [[Steve Gerber]] was critical of the character's abilities prior to 2007 pointing out  the character's inconsistent power level, which posed challenges for writers in defining the character effectively. Moreover, Gerber expressed reservations about the recurring element of the Nabu entity controlling Doctor Fate, as he believed it hindered the character's ability to form meaningful connections. Additionally, Gerber advocated for an original interpretation of magic, akin to the approach taken with Marvel's Doctor Strange, rather than Doctor Fate's association with Egyptian mythology and believed the character's history to be among the most convoluted. He sought to address this with the Kent V. Nelson incarnation of the character.<ref name=":10" /><ref name=":3" />

James Robinson also opined how despite the reoccurring theme of a "cost" to magic, Doctor Fate's magical powers "feels and certainly looks no different than a blast of energy from Green Lantern's ring. It's just energy that gets fired."<ref name=":27" />

=== Critical response ===
* ''[[Screen Rant|ScreenRant]]'' included Doctor Fate in their "The 10 Most Powerful Wizards".<ref>{{Cite web |date=June 19, 2022 |title=The 10 Most Powerful Comic Book Wizards |url=https://screenrant.com/most-powerful-comic-book-wizards/ |access-date=August 8, 2022 |website=ScreenRant.com |language=en-US}}</ref> 
* Doctor Fate was included in ''[[Comic Book Resources|CBR's]]'' "Top 50 DC Characters".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Cronin |first=Brian |date=2023-11-13 |title=Top DC Characters 50-46 |url=https://www.cbr.com/top-dc-characters-50-46/ |access-date=2023-11-20 |website=CBR |language=en}}</ref>
* Ashley Land of ''[[Comic Book Resources|CBR]]'' included Doctor Fate in their "Greatest Supernatural DC Heroes".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Land |first=Ashley |date=2023-06-05 |title=10 Best Supernatural DC Heroes |url=https://www.cbr.com/dc-comics-greatest-supernatural-superheroes/ |access-date=2023-08-30 |website=CBR |language=en}}</ref>
* In 1998, [[Wizard (magazine)|Wizard Magazine]] published an article in which included Doctor Fate in their "All-Wizard Team", which consisted of a list of the most powerful, versatile heroes in a respective field.<ref>{{Cite web |date=December 31, 2006 |title=The All-Wizard Team |url=http://www.hcrealms.com/forum/showthread.php?t=186698 |access-date=2023-08-30 |website=www.hcrealms.com}}</ref>

==In other media==
===Television===
====Live-action====
* The Kent Nelson incarnation of Doctor Fate and his wife Inza Nelson appear in the ''[[Smallville]]'' two-part episode "[[Absolute Justice]]", portrayed by [[Brent Stait]] and [[Erica Carroll]] respectively.<ref>{{cite web|author=Eric Goldman|url=http://tv.ign.com/articles/103/1036548p1.html|title=Exclusive: Two of Smallville's Justice Society |website=IGN|date=2009-10-19|access-date=2011-01-16}}</ref> Additionally, the Helmet of Nabu appears in the episode "Lazarus", wherein [[Chloe Sullivan]] uses it to locate the [[Oliver Queen (Smallville)|Green Arrow]].<ref>{{cite magazine|last=Ausiello|first=Michael|url=http://ausiellofiles.ew.com/2010/08/11/ask-ausiello-spoilers-greys-glee-90210/|title=Ask Ausiello: Spoilers on 'Grey's,' 'Chuck,' 'Glee,' '90210,' 'Pretty Little Liars,'|magazine=[[Entertainment Weekly]]|date=2010-08-11|access-date=2011-01-16|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101015122603/http://ausiellofiles.ew.com/2010/08/11/ask-ausiello-spoilers-greys-glee-90210/|archive-date=2010-10-15}}</ref>
* The Helmet of Fate makes a cameo appearance in the ''[[Constantine (TV series)|Constantine]]'' episode "Non Est Asylum".<ref>{{cite AV media |year=2014 |title=Comic-Con 2014: Constantine Comic-Con Preview (Sneak Peek) |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G-W4eXUyYi0%3Ft%3D26s |archive-url=https://wayback.archive-it.org/all/20060920234814/http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G-EO6YIk3kI |url-status=dead |archive-date=2006-09-20 |access-date=2014-07-30 }}</ref>
* The Kent Nelson incarnation of Doctor Fate appears in ''[[Stargirl (TV series)|Stargirl]]''.

====Animation====
* The Kent Nelson incarnation of Doctor Fate appears in series set in the [[DC Animated Universe]], initially voiced by [[George DelHoyo]] before [[Oded Fehr]] took over.
* The Kent Nelson incarnation of Doctor Fate appears in the ''[[Batman: The Brave and the Bold]]'', voiced by [[Greg Ellis (actor)|Greg Ellis]].
* Doctor Fate appears in ''[[Mad (TV series)|Mad]]'', voiced by [[Kevin Shinick]].
* Doctor Fate appears in ''[[DC Nation Shorts]]''.<ref>{{cite web |author=Kevin Melrose |date=2012-02-21 |title=First Look: Supergirl, Wonder Girl and Batgirl From DC Nation Shorts |url=http://www.cbr.com/first-look-supergirl-wonder-girl-and-batgirl-from-dc-nation-shorts/ |access-date=2013-09-12 |website=Comic Book Resources}}</ref>
* Several incarnations of Doctor Fate appear in ''[[Young Justice (TV series)|Young Justice]]''.
** Nabu (voiced by [[Kevin Michael Richardson]])<ref name="Denial">{{cite episode |title=Denial |series=Young Justice |credits=Tom Pugsley (writer) and Michael Chang (director) |network=[[Cartoon Network]] |air-date=February 18, 2011 |season=1 |number=7}}</ref> was originally a son of [[Vandal Savage]] who was regarded in Mesopotamian mythology as [[Marduk]] and a god of wisdom before he was killed due to Savage's alliance with Lords of Chaos member [[Klarion the Witch Boy]] and spiritually ascended as a Lord of Order. Following this, Nabu must anchor himself to Earth via a physical host, whom he completely overwrites as a requirement for those who bear his helm, and has taken many hosts over the succeeding millennia.
** Kent Nelson (voiced by [[Edward Asner]]) is a retired member of the [[Justice Society of America]] and mentor to [[Zatara|Giovanni Zatara]] who ceased being Nabu's host due to its effects on Nelson's marriage. Despite being killed by Klarion, Nelson temporarily confines his spirit to the Helmet of Fate and grants it to members of the [[List of Young Justice characters#"The Team"|Team]] so they can use it for emergencies.
** While in possession of the Helmet of Fate, Team members [[Kaldur'ahm|Aqualad]] and [[Wally West|Kid Flash]] temporarily take up the mantle of Doctor Fate before Nelson's spirit convinces Nabu to release them. After [[Zatanna]] dons the helmet to fight Klarion however, Nabu refuses to relinquish her until Zatara convinces Nabu to take him instead.
** In season four, Zatanna forms the [[Sentinels of Magic]], which includes [[Doctor Fate (Khalid Nassour)|Khalid Nassour]] (voiced by Usman Ally) and [[Traci Thirteen|Traci Thurston]] (voiced by [[Lauren Tom]]), to free Zatara and convince Nabu to alternate between all of them.
* The Kent Nelson incarnation of Doctor Fate appears in the ''[[Justice League Action]]'' episode "Trick or Threat",<ref>{{cite web |last1=Couto |first1=Anthony |date=6 June 2016 |title=Characters Confirmed for Upcoming "Justice League Action" Animated Series |url=http://www.cbr.com/characters-confirmed-for-upcoming-justice-league-action-animated-series/ |access-date=8 June 2016 |website=Comic Book Resources}}</ref> voiced by [[Erica Luttrell]] as a child.

===Film===
* The Kent Nelson incarnation of Doctor Fate appears in the opening credits of ''[[Justice League: The New Frontier]]''.
* An evil, unnamed, [[Multiverse (DC Comics)|alternate universe]] variant of Doctor Fate makes a cameo appearance in ''[[Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths]]'' as a minor member of the [[Crime Syndicate of America|Crime Syndicate]].
* Doctor Fate appears in ''[[Lego DC Comics Super Heroes: The Flash]]'', voiced by [[Kevin Michael Richardson]].
* An original incarnation of Doctor Fate named Steel Maxum appears in ''[[Suicide Squad: Hell to Pay]]'', voiced by [[Greg Grunberg]]. He was chosen by [[Nabu (comics)|Nabu]] for his fitness until [[Scandal Savage]] and [[Knockout (DC Comics)|Knockout]] stole a "Get Out of Hell Free" card from him. In response, Nabu ousted Maxum from the Tower of Fate for his recklessness and irresponsibility and replaced him with "some chick" according to Maxum. In the present, Maxum joins a [[Strip club|male strip club]] as the "Pharaoh" before he is simultaneously confronted by the [[Suicide Squad]] and [[Professor Zoom]] and his henchmen, [[Silver Banshee]] and [[Blockbuster (DC Comics)|Blockbuster]]. While Silver Banshee knocks him unconscious, the squad retrieves and escapes with Maxum. After regaining consciousness, he explains how the card works before the squad leave him on the streets, where Zoom's henchmen catch him.
* An [[Earth-Two|Earth-2]] variant of Kent Nelson / Doctor Fate appears in ''[[Justice Society: World War II]]'', voiced by [[Keith Ferguson (voice actor)|Keith Ferguson]].
* The Kent Nelson incarnation of Doctor Fate appears in ''[[Black Adam (film)|Black Adam]]'', portrayed by [[Pierce Brosnan]].<ref>{{cite news |last1=Dyce |first1=Andrew |title=Black Adam Movie Will Introduce The Justice Society To The DCEU |url=https://screenrant.com/black-adam-movie-jsa-justice-society-dceu |access-date=November 23, 2019 |work=[[Screen Rant]] |date=November 23, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Earl |first1=William |title='Black Adam' Will Introduce the Justice Society of America: Hawkman, Doctor Fate and More |url=https://variety.com/2020/film/news/justice-society-of-america-black-adam-hawkman-cyclone-1234744998/ |website=Variety |access-date=22 August 2020 |language=en |date=22 August 2020}}</ref>

===Video games===
* The Kent Nelson incarnation of Doctor Fate appears as a [[Non-player character|NPC]], later a playable [[Downloadable content|DLC]] character, in ''[[DC Universe Online]]''.
* Doctor Fate appears as a support card in the mobile version of ''[[Injustice: Gods Among Us]]''.
* The Kent V. Nelson and Khalid Nassour incarnations of Doctor Fate appears as character summons in ''[[Scribblenauts Unmasked: A DC Comics Adventure]]''.
* The Kent Nelson incarnation of Doctor Fate appears as a playable character in ''[[Lego Batman 3: Beyond Gotham]]''.
* The Kent Nelson incarnation of Doctor Fate appears as a playable character in ''[[Injustice 2]]'', voiced by [[David Sobolov]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gamespot.com/articles/injustice-2s-next-character-is-a-deep-cut-from-dcs/1100-6448344/|date=2017-03-02|access-date=2017-03-02|last=Butterworth|first=Scott|website=[[GameSpot]]|title=Injustice 2's Next Character Is A Deep Cut From DC's Golden Age}}</ref>
* The Kent Nelson incarnation of Doctor Fate appears as a playable character in ''[[Lego DC Super-Villains]]''.

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