Shvaughn Erin is a fictional character in the 30th and 31st centuries of the , appearing primarily as a supporting character in the various ''

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'' series. A native of Earth, she is a member of the Science Police, the law enforcement arm of the United Planets. She was one of the first characters in superhero comics to be identified as

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Fictional biography

Original continuity

Shvaughn Erin is an officer of the Science Police who helps the Legion of Super-Heroes battle Mordru, the Khunds, and the Dark Circle during the " Earthwar". Afterwards, she becomes the Police's liaison to the Legion and begins a relationship with Element Lad, a character whose sexual orientation had previously been ambiguous, and many readers had interpreted as gay.

"Five Years Later"

In ''

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'' storyline, Shvaughn breaks up with Element Lad. It is revealed that she is a transgender woman and was originally named Sean Erin. Deprived of the medication Profem – which transforms her physical appearance to female – she reverts to presenting as male.

Post-Zero Hour

In post-'' Zero Hour'' continuity, Shvaughn Erin is again a female Science Police officer. Shrinking Violet, controlled by the Emerald Eye of Ekron, transports Shvaughn and several others to the 20th century before they eventually return home.''Legion of Super-Heroes'' (vol. 4) #84-100 (September 1996-January 1998).

References

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