Belphegor

Origin

The mysterious and elegant Frenchwoman going by the name Belphegor possessed various psionic abilities. These abilities may have been the reason for her shared history with the mystic known as Doctor Mist. Belphegor also played a major role at the Dome, the base of operations to the international heroes the Global Guardians.

Belphhegor was known to work earlier in her career with Doctor Mist and Andre Chavard, member to the Boy Commandos. She became a powerful asset to Doctor Mist and Andre as she assisted using her psionic powers to save a hero from a parallel Earth named Tin, by mentally enlisting the unwitting aid of the genius gorilla terrorist, Monsieur Mallah, and the Brotherhood of Evil.

Creation

Belphegor was a character representing France and was created by Randy Lofficier and Joe Orlando. She appeared to function mostly as an assistant to Dr. Mist. Her first appearance in print was published in Teen Titans Spotlight #11 - The Brotherhood Is Dead June, 1987.

Character Evolution

As time passed the United Nations would grant sanction to the newly formed Global Guardians and would assign The Dome as their base of operations. Belphegor was also assigned as the director of the Dome headquarters.

The Dome had functioned as virtual home base for super-heroes the world over since World War II. She would oversee the Dome's special intelligence operations and dispatch those members of the Guardians that would handle events near their home countries. This standard of administration for the geographically dispersed heroes would hold for quite sometime, with Belphegor working closely with Doctor Mist.

Major Story Arcs

After several years of bringing together heroes from various nations (with the notable exceptions of the U.S.S.R. and the U.S.), the fight against evil would hit a turning point. The United Nations decided to shift its funding to the newly established Justice League International. Without the sanctions of the U.N or its influence, the members of the Global Guardians dispersed. The organization lost the funding of the United Nations and the Dome could no longer afford to stay open.

It was Belphegor who oversaw the lengthy closing of the Dome, now considered obsolete.

When Jack-O-Lantern and Doctor Mist were assisting her, Belphegor was transmitting information from the Domes' computers and the three got in a discussion. Belphegor was telling Jack to stop acting like a spoiled child, due to his inability to take the news well. After Jack became aggressive towards Doctor Mist, Belphegor reminded Jack that even if the U.N. no longer backed them the Global Guardians would stay alive.

Since then the Global Guardians have dispersed and Belphegor has not returned, disappearing into mystery once again.

Powers and Abilities

Belphegor is a mid level telepath who has abilities such as "telepathic communication" and is able to manipulate, or communicate with, others using only the power of her mind. She has never mentioned if she was born with the ability, or learned the skill over time, or if it comes from using magic means.

She is also skilled in administration, and has been in charge of various policies and procedures while working with the Global Guardians. She was able to delegate authority and to command the respect of their members.