Chessure
| Chessure | |
|---|---|
| Publication information | |
| Publisher | DC Comics |
| First appearance | Hawk and Dove Vol.3 #21 (February 1991) |
| In-story information | |
| Supporting character of | Malice Vundabar |
Chessure is a fictional creature in the DC Universe. It is the monstrous pet/bodyguard of Malice Vundabar, youngest member of the Female Furies.[1] The name "Chessure" is an apparent reference to the Cheshire Cat.
Fictional character biography
Chessure is only seen in deep shadows or darkness. It has glowing eyes and a huge, fanged, grinning mouth. It is unknown what the rest of the creature's body looks like; it may not even have one. Chessure is sometimes shown as a vague hulking silhouette several times larger than a grown man. Presumably, like its mistress, it hails from the world of Apokolips, but its origin has yet to be explained.
Often, Malice will pretend to be a little girl in distress, in order to lure a victim close enough for Chessure to devour him or her. This seems to nourish (or cause great pleasure) for both Chessure and Malice.
References
- ↑ Wallace, Dan (2008), "Female Furies", in Dougall, Alastair, The DC Comics Encyclopedia, New York: Dorling Kindersley, p. 120, ISBN 0-7566-4119-5, OCLC 213309017