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==Fictional character biography==

~~Aubrey Sparks is~~ a civilian ~~who gains pyrokinetic abilities and becomes a supervillain after the~~ [[~~Joker (character)|Joker~~]] ~~gains [[Mister Mxyzptlk]]'s powers and creates a warped alternate universe~~.<ref>{{cite book |last1=Greenberger |first1=Robert |last2=Pasko |first2=Martin |~~title~~=~~The Essential Superman Encyclopedia~~ |date=2010 |publisher=Del Rey |isbn=978-0-345-50108-0 |page=353}}</ref> After ~~the~~ Joker is defeated, Mxyzptlk preserves Scorch, among ~~others~~, by transporting them to the main universe.~~<ref>''Action Comics'' #774 (February 2001)</ref><ref>''Action Comics'' #783 (November 2001)</ref>~~

Originally a civilian from Pisboe, [[Virginia]], Aubrey Sparks was transformed into Scorch during the "Emperor Joker" storyline.<ref>{{cite book |last1=Greenberger |first1=Robert |author-link=Robert Greenberger |title=The Essential Superman Encyclopedia |last2=Pasko |first2=Martin |author-link2=Martin Pasko |date=2010 |publisher=Del Rey |isbn=978-0-345-50108-0 |page=353}}</ref> [[Joker (character)|Joker]] uses power stolen from [[Mister Mxyzptlk]] to create an alternate universe in which [[Superman]] is a villain and creates his own warped version of the [[Justice League]], with Scorch among its ranks. After Joker is defeated, Mxyzptlk preserves Scorch, among other residents of Joker's universe, by transporting them to the main universe.

Scorch ~~later helps~~ [[Martian Manhunter]] overcome his weakness to fire, ~~but~~ inadvertently releases his ~~repressed~~ Fernus personality~~. Later~~, ~~it is revealed that~~ the [[Guardians of the Universe|Oans]] ~~transformed the Martians into their current forms to prevent them from attacking other planets~~. Fernus attacks Scorch and renders her comatose.<ref>''JLA'' #78-89 (April - December 2003)</ref>

Scorch offers to help [[Martian Manhunter]] overcome his weakness to fire, and ultimately falls in love with him. In the process, she inadvertently releases his hidden Fernus personality, which was suppressed by the [[Guardians of the Universe|Oans]] millennia prior. The Justice League engages Fernus, who attacks Scorch and renders her comatose.<ref>''[[JLA (comic book)|JLA]]'' #78-89 (April - December 2003)</ref>

~~In ''~~[[Infinite Crisis]]'', Scorch ~~resurfaces and joins~~ [[Alexander Luthor Jr.]]'s [[Secret Society of Super Villains]].<ref>''Superman'' (vol. 2) #225 (March 2006)</ref><ref>''Martian Manhunter: The Others Among Us'' #5 (February 2007)</ref>~~<ref>~~''~~Teen Titans~~'' (~~vol~~. 3) #51 (~~November 2007~~)</ref>

During the "[[Infinite Crisis]]" storyline, Scorch reappears as a member of [[Alexander Luthor Jr.]]'s [[Secret Society of Super Villains]], having been awakened from her coma and led to perceive the Justice League as a threat. She, [[Effigy (DC Comics)|Effigy]], [[Heat Wave (character)|Heat Wave]], and [[Plasmus]] start a wildfire in the western United States, threatening homes. As her accomplices battle Superman, Scorch realizes the error of her ways and helps Superman defeat them.<ref>''[[Superman (comic book)|Superman]]'' (vol. 2) #225 (March 2006)</ref> Scorch is subsequently placed under house arrest by the [[Department of Extranormal Operations]].<ref>''Martian Manhunter: The Others Among Us'' #5 (February 2007)</ref>

Scorch reappears in ''[[Action Comics]]'' #1082 (2025), where she has reformed.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Jennings |first=Collier |date=January 15, 2025 |title=Action Comics #1082 review |url=https://aiptcomics.com/2025/01/15/action-comics-1082-review/ |access-date=January 18, 2025 |website=AIPT Comics |language=en-us |quote=One former villain, Scorch, even compares living a normal life to quitting smoking (which takes on an extra bit of irony as she's pyrokinetic and smokes).}}</ref>

==Powers and abilities==

Scorch ~~is a metahuman who~~ can create, manipulate, ~~and absorb fire~~. ~~This~~ also ~~enables~~ her to teleport ~~via flame~~.

Scorch can create heat intense enough to melt various metals. She can easily manipulate flames, even those not of her creation. She has also been seen using this ability to smother flames by absorbing them into her body. Scorch can also teleport, disappearing and reappearing in a cloud of smoke.

==In other media==

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 ==Fictional character biography==
-Aubrey Sparks is a civilian who gains pyrokinetic abilities and becomes a supervillain after the [[Joker (character)|Joker]] gains [[Mister Mxyzptlk]]'s powers and creates a warped alternate universe.<ref>{{cite book |last1=Greenberger |first1=Robert |last2=Pasko |first2=Martin |title=The Essential Superman Encyclopedia |date=2010 |publisher=Del Rey |isbn=978-0-345-50108-0 |page=353}}</ref> After the Joker is defeated, Mxyzptlk preserves Scorch, among others, by transporting them to the main universe.<ref>''Action Comics'' #774 (February 2001)</ref><ref>''Action Comics'' #783 (November 2001)</ref>
+Originally a civilian from Pisboe, [[Virginia]], Aubrey Sparks was transformed into Scorch during the "Emperor Joker" storyline.<ref>{{cite book |last1=Greenberger |first1=Robert |author-link=Robert Greenberger |title=The Essential Superman Encyclopedia |last2=Pasko |first2=Martin |author-link2=Martin Pasko |date=2010 |publisher=Del Rey |isbn=978-0-345-50108-0 |page=353}}</ref> [[Joker (character)|Joker]] uses power stolen from [[Mister Mxyzptlk]] to create an alternate universe in which [[Superman]] is a villain and creates his own warped version of the [[Justice League]], with Scorch among its ranks. After Joker is defeated, Mxyzptlk preserves Scorch, among other residents of Joker's universe, by transporting them to the main universe.
-Scorch later helps [[Martian Manhunter]] overcome his weakness to fire, but inadvertently releases his repressed Fernus personality. Later, it is revealed that the [[Guardians of the Universe|Oans]] transformed the Martians into their current forms to prevent them from attacking other planets. Fernus attacks Scorch and renders her comatose.<ref>''JLA'' #78-89 (April - December 2003)</ref>
+Scorch offers to help [[Martian Manhunter]] overcome his weakness to fire, and ultimately falls in love with him. In the process, she inadvertently releases his hidden Fernus personality, which was suppressed by the [[Guardians of the Universe|Oans]] millennia prior. The Justice League engages Fernus, who attacks Scorch and renders her comatose.<ref>''[[JLA (comic book)|JLA]]'' #78-89 (April - December 2003)</ref>
-In ''[[Infinite Crisis]]'', Scorch resurfaces and joins [[Alexander Luthor Jr.]]'s [[Secret Society of Super Villains]].<ref>''Superman'' (vol. 2) #225 (March 2006)</ref><ref>''Martian Manhunter: The Others Among Us'' #5 (February 2007)</ref><ref>''Teen Titans'' (vol. 3) #51 (November 2007)</ref>
+During the "[[Infinite Crisis]]" storyline, Scorch reappears as a member of [[Alexander Luthor Jr.]]'s [[Secret Society of Super Villains]], having been awakened from her coma and led to perceive the Justice League as a threat. She, [[Effigy (DC Comics)|Effigy]], [[Heat Wave (character)|Heat Wave]], and [[Plasmus]] start a wildfire in the western United States, threatening homes. As her accomplices battle Superman, Scorch realizes the error of her ways and helps Superman defeat them.<ref>''[[Superman (comic book)|Superman]]'' (vol. 2) #225 (March 2006)</ref> Scorch is subsequently placed under house arrest by the [[Department of Extranormal Operations]].<ref>''Martian Manhunter: The Others Among Us'' #5 (February 2007)</ref>
+Scorch reappears in ''[[Action Comics]]'' #1082 (2025), where she has reformed.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Jennings |first=Collier |date=January 15, 2025 |title=Action Comics #1082 review |url=https://aiptcomics.com/2025/01/15/action-comics-1082-review/ |access-date=January 18, 2025 |website=AIPT Comics |language=en-us |quote=One former villain, Scorch, even compares living a normal life to quitting smoking (which takes on an extra bit of irony as she's pyrokinetic and smokes).}}</ref>
 ==Powers and abilities==
-Scorch is a metahuman who can create, manipulate, and absorb fire. This also enables her to teleport via flame.
+Scorch can create heat intense enough to melt various metals. She can easily manipulate flames, even those not of her creation. She has also been seen using this ability to smother flames by absorbing them into her body. Scorch can also teleport, disappearing and reappearing in a cloud of smoke.
 ==In other media==

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