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Publication history

The Frederick von Frankenstein incarnation of Riot first appeared in ''Superman: The Man of Steel'' #61 and was created by

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Fictional character biographies

New Titans Riot

The first Riot debuted in ''The New Titans'' #98 (June 1993), and was created by

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and

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. She is a minor enemy of the

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who temporarily joins the team when the public turns against them.

Frederick Von Frankenstein

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. Later, Riot accepts

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's offer to join the

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alongside Maxima, Misa, Barrage, and Anomaly. However, the Squad disbands when they realize that Edge will not fulfill the promises he made to them.''Superman: The Man of Tomorrow'' #14. DC Comics. Riot appears alongside Roxy Rocket and

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as part of an event arranged by

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to see who could defeat

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. Batman, Robin, and

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defeat all of the villains, rendering the bet void.

Powers and abilities

The Frederick von Frankenstein incarnation of Riot can clone himself at will or when attacked. Furthermore, Riot's clones share pain, diluting it and giving them enhanced durability.

In other media

* The Frederick von Frankenstein incarnation of Riot makes a cameo appearance in '' Superman/Batman: Public Enemies''. * The Frederick von Frankenstein incarnation of Riot appears in ''

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'', voiced by Peter Lurie. * The Frederick von Frankenstein incarnation of Riot appears as a character summon in '' Scribblenauts Unmasked: A DC Comics Adventure''.

References

External links

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