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Cheshire: Born to a French father and a Vietnamese mother, Jade Nguyen had an unhappy childhood and was sold into slavery. This trauma ultimately drove her insane, and paved her way into becoming one of the world's most ruthless mercenaries. After killing her master, Jade was informally adopted by Chinese freedom fighter Weng Chan, who taught her all he knew about guerrilla fighting. She acquired knowledge of poisons from Kruen Musenda, a famed African assassin known as the "Spitting Cobra" and to whom she was married for the two years prior to his death.
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- Doc Savage: Pulp hero Doc Savage served as the inspiration for the creation of Superman. Savage's first name is Clark, and like Superman, he also worked out of a headquarters which he referred to as his "Fortress of Solitude". Created by novelist Lester Dent, Savage and his supporting cast were licensed to DC Comics for a four-issue limited series in 1987. An ongoing sequel was published the following year which included Savage's son, Clark Savage III - an original character unique to DC Comics publishing.
- Rip Hunter's Chalk Board: Hunter used the chalk board to record his investigations into the mystery of 52 and the subsequent Countdown events.
- Mlle. Marie: In Earth-One continuity, the mysterious Mademoiselle Marie was one of the most recognized heroes of the French resistance during World War II. Noted for her bravery, she is responsible for saving countless lives and has worked alongside famed military war hero Sgt. Rock. Marie once had an affair with British soldier Alfred Pennyworth. Their romance produced a daughter Julia Remarque.
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