Doctor Fate


KENT NELSON

Kent NelsonKent Nelson is a college student at Salem University studying anthropology and torn between following in the footsteps of his father, renowned archaeologist Sven Nelson, and pursuing more esoteric studies such as lost civilizations and legendary worlds.  A new path is set before him, however, when a fateful encounter with cosmic forces gives him access to the mystic powers and purpose of Doctor Fate.

 


NABU

NabuNabu is one of the immortal Lords of Order, a group of cosmic entities responsible for the rational workings of the physical universe and engaged in an eternal struggle with their disruptive opposites, the Lords of Chaos.  A battle against a Lord of Chaos millennia ago left Nabu imprisoned on Earth until he was freed by Kent Nelson.  Together with Kent, Nabu now comprises the being known as Doctor Fate.

 


Issues

Doctor Fate #1 – Human Origins (1)

Kent Nelson is a Salem University student who finds himself travelling across the world for yet another awkward college break with his father. It’s a chance happening upon a discovery that will forever change the world as he, and everyone he will ever come into contact with, knows it. Specialising in cryptoarchaeology, Kent has forever had a passion for the fantastical. In an offer that will force the myth-chaser away from the classes that have been his comfort, will that choice be taken from him by what he now knows? Written by Dale Glaser.

Doctor Fate #2 – Human Origins (2)

Kent Nelson is facing horrors he has only ever imagined, in a battle that will inevitably test his brains and determination over his brawn – the college student must take his first steps towards destiny, but behind all great men lies a greater tragedy. Kent has sacrifices to make, but can he ever be the man who first followed in his father’s pathways. Deep beneath the deserts, ancient secrets threaten to expose the world to long hidden secrets. Also, just what are Ian Karkull’s intentions? Written by Dale Glaser.