Great White Shark (DC)
The Great White Shark is a male comic supervillain who features in DC Comics.
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Biography
Origin
Warren White
At court, he decided to plead that he was not guilty due to insanity and wanted to be moved to Arkham Asylum. At first, Warren was unaware of the nature of that institution with his legal counsel attempting to change his venue btu the judge decided to sent him to the institute for the criminally insane. (Arkham Asylum: Living Hell v1 #1)
He was in the showers when he encountered the Joker after which he became desperate to leave the asylum. (Arkham Asylum: Living Hell v1 #1)
White then met with the Asylum administrator who stated that as Dr. Carver had been replaced by Jane Doe it meant her evaluations had been stricken from the record. As such, it was held that Warren's transfer was to be denied and he was forced to remain in Arkham. In the aftermath, he was in the dinner hall when some of his food was taken by the Ventriloquist for Scarface. He was then approached by former doctor Jonathan Crane who decided to use Warren as a case study in his fear experiments leading him to stabbing White's hand with a fork. Afterwards, he came to find himself in the company of Two-Face where he served as his 'coin boy' in exchange for his protection. This was until one day when Two-Face decided to only offer half his protection where he looked to toss a coin to decide whether to remove it entirely. It was at that point that Humpty Dumpty intervened where he decided to look after Warren. (Arkham Asylum: Living Hell v1 #2)
Post-Flashpoint
Following the Flashpoint, a new version of reality was created with a different history of events.
Overview
Personality and attributes
In appearance, the Great White Shark was a male of Caucasian descent who possessed a smooth, clean-shaven face with a sharp, pointed nose and light-coloured eyes. He had short, well-groomed blonde hair that was styled neatly away from his forehead. His body type was lean and average in height, reflecting a non-athletic, professional build without visible scarring or deformity. His attire consisted of a high-end, tailored charcoal grey business suit with notched lapels, worn over a crisp white dress shirt with a stiff collar. He wore a dark, patterned silk necktie and a matching silk pocket square. His ensemble was completed by a pair of expensive leather dress shoes and a gold wristwatch, presenting the appearance of a wealthy and successful corporate executive. He developed a reputation within Gotham that led to him being known as the Great White Shark. (Arkham Asylum: Living Hell v1 #1)
He was noted for being a billionaire playboy. (Arkham Asylum: Living Hell v1 #1)
It was said that Warren White could be glib with him talking on an air of superiority. This was noted for being a practiced behavior that distanced him from society and enabled him to commit deplorable acts. (Arkham Asylum: Living Hell v1 #2)
Powers and abilities
The Great White Shark demonstrated a high level of proficiency in financial manipulation and white-collar crime, specifically involving the embezzlement of millions of dollars from pension funds. He exhibited a capacity for complex legal maneuvering by successfully orchestrating an insanity plea to avoid a standard prison sentence. He showed an ability to maintain a professional and arrogant veneer during legal proceedings, displaying confidence in his own intellectual superiority over the judicial system. Furthermore, he showed skills in social manipulation and bribery, attempting to use his remaining financial resources and influence to secure preferential treatment and safety within a high-security psychiatric environment. (Arkham Asylum: Living Hell v1 #1)
He came to be one of the thee Gotham lord's of organized crime in the city alongside the Penguin and Black Mask where they were known as the Black and Whites. (All-Star Batman v1 #2)
Notes
- The Great White Shark was created by Dan Slott and Ryan Sook where he made his first appearance in Arkham Asylum: Living Hell v1 #1 (July, 2003).
In other media
Films
Video games
- In Batman: Arkham Asylum, the Great White Shark was referenced in the setting of the 2009 video game.
- In Batman: Arkham City, the Great White Shark was referenced in the setting of the 2011 video game.
- In Batman: Arkham Knight, the Great White Shark was referenced in the setting of the video game
Appearances
- Arkham Asylum: Living Hell v1: (2003)
- Batman v2:
- All-Star Batman v1:
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