DARK WHISPERS COMPANION: A Guide to the Characters in the Dark Whispers Universe

OTHER DC HEROES

WILL HARPER

Will is a retired member of the Justice League. He was briefly part of the original Young Justice team. He was known as Red Arrow after abandoning his original identity of Speedy. He is actually the clone of the original Roy Harper and is married to Jade (Cheshire), although she often runs off on him and leaves him alone to raise their daughter, Lian. Artemis is his sister-in-law. He's very close to her and her husband, Wally. Will had some serious identity issues after discovering he was a clone but is doing better now. He retired from the Justice League to spend more time with Lian and keep her safe. He and Roy run a security company together. They view each other as brothers.

Will is based entirely on his portrayal in Young Justice.

PAMELA "IVY" ISLEY (POISON IVY)

Ivy is a former villain who now works with the good guys. She is an expert in botany and toxins. She is brilliant and is a respected scientist now that she's no longer a villain. Her blood is toxic and she can control plants. She is married to Harley Quinn. They are raising their daughters, Isadora and Cricket, together. Ivy chose to give both of the kids Harley's last name despite Izzy being her biological daughter.

Ivy is inspired by all of her various portrayals.

JADE NGUYEN (JADE CROCK/CHESHIRE)

Jade is a highly skilled assassin. She is neither strictly a villain or a hero, playing by her own set of rules and morals. She is married to Will, but left him to continue her work as Cheshire, believing she was unfit to be a mother and that Will and their daughter, Lian, were better off without her. She loves Will, Lian, and her younger sister, Artemis fiercely, but tries to keep her distance from them. She still sees Artemis sometimes. She has a dry sense of humor, will kill if that's what it takes to accomplish her goals, and is a fierce enemy. She hates her father, who was emotionally abusive, but regrets leaving Artemis alone with him when she ran away as a teenager.

Jade is based entirely on her character in Young Justice.

HARLEY QUINN (HARLEEN QUINZEL)

Harley was once the Joker's insane lover, but she kicked him to the curb years ago. She's been married to her true love, Ivy, for well over a decade. They are raising two daughters, Isadora and Cricket, who both have Harley's last name. Harley legally changed her name before marrying Ivy because she feels Harleen Quinzel was killed by the Joker a long time ago. Harley is outrageous and insane, but she is actually a good person who will fight fiercely for those she decides to protect. She's much smarter than anyone gives her credit for. She is always trying to prove herself as one of the good guys.

Harley is inspired by all of her various portrayals.

ARTEMIS WEST (ARTEMIS CROCK)

Artemis was once Green Arrow's protege. She briefly took on the identity of Tigress, but after Wally came back from the "dead," she resumed going by Artemis. She initially joined the original Young Justice team under the guise of being Green Arrow's niece, but Artemis was actually born into a family of villains. Her mother worked out a deal with Ollie to give her a chance at a better life. Her parents are Sportsmaster and Huntress, and her older sister, Jade, is known as Cheshire. Artemis and Jade have a complicated relationship but love each other very much. Will is her brother-in-law, Lian is her niece, and Wally is her husband. They have triplets, Jack, Autumn, and Mark. Artemis is fierce and doesn't take anyone's crap. She retired from hero work to give her kids a chance at a normal life, but still helps out in a crisis.

Artemis is based on her portrayal in Young Justice.

WALLY WEST

Wally was known as Kid Flash. He is Barry Allen's nephew and former sidekick. Wally was believed dead for a while but was actually absorbed by the Speed Force. He was ultimately rescued and reunited with Artemis and his friends. He is Dick's best friend. He is married to Artemis and they have triplets, Jack, Autumn, and Mark. Wally is hyper, funny, and constantly hungry because of his powers as a speedster. He was part of the original Young Justice team and spent some time in the Justice League after his return from "death" but ultimately retired with Artemis to give their kids a chance at a normal childhood. He still helps out in a crisis.

Wally is based on his portrayal in Young Justice.