Shvaughn Erin

DC Comics fictional character
Comics character
Shvaughn Erin
Publication information
PublisherDC Comics
First appearanceSuperboy and the Legion of Super-Heroes #241 (July 1978)
Created byPaul Levitz
Jim Sherman
In-story information
SpeciesHuman
Place of originEarth (31st century)
Team affiliationsScience Police
Notable aliasesSean Erin

Shvaughn Erin is a fictional character in the 30th and 31st centuries of the DC Comics Universe, appearing primarily as a supporting character in the various Legion of Super-Heroes series. A native of the planet Earth, she is a member of the Science Police, the law enforcement arm of the United Planets.

Fictional biography

Original continuity

Shvaughn Erin is an officer of the Science Police who helped the Legion of Super-Heroes battle Mordru, the Khunds, and the Dark Circle during the "Earthwar".[1] Afterwards, she becomes the Science Police's liaison to the Legion and enters a relationship with Element Lad.[2][3]

"Five Years Later"

Years later, Shvaughn has broken up with Element Lad, and the Dominators have taken over Earth.[4] During this time, it is revealed that Shvaughn is biologically male, was originally named Sean Erin, and used the "Profem" medicine to become female.[5][6][7]

Post-Zero Hour

In post-Zero Hour continuity, Shvaughn Erin is once again a Science Police officer. During a battle with an Emerald Eye-enthralled Shrinking Violet,[8] Shvaughn is transported to the 20th century along with several other Legionnaires before eventually returning home.[9][10]

Notes

  1. ^ Superboy and the Legion of Super-Heroes #241-245 (July–November 1978)
  2. ^ Legion of Super-Heroes (vol. 2) Annual #1 (1982).
  3. ^ Legion of Super-Heroes (vol. 2) #298-305 (April–November 1983).
  4. ^ Legion of Super-Heroes (vol. 4) #29 (May 1992).
  5. ^ Legion of Super-Heroes (vol. 4) #31 (July 1992).
  6. ^ Legion of Super-Heroes (vol. 4) #41 (March 1993).
  7. ^ Legion of Super-Heroes (vol. 4) #38 (December 1992).
  8. ^ Legion of Super-Heroes (vol. 4) #84 (September 1996).
  9. ^ Legion of Super-Heroes (vol. 4) #85-100 (October 1996-January 1998).
  10. ^ Companik, Chris. "Element Lad & Shvaughn Erin". GayLeague.com (Internet Archive). Archived from the original on December 17, 2007. Retrieved December 22, 2009.
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