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The Science Police is a fictional law enforcement agency in the DC Comics Universe, active in the 21st, 30th and 31st centuries. The organization has also appeared in the Legion of Super Heroes animated series, the DC Universe Online video game, and the Supergirl television series.
| Science Police | |
|---|---|
 Cover to Legion: Science Police #1, art by Paul Ryan and Joe Rubinstein | |
| Publication information | |
| Publisher | DC Comics |
| First appearance | (30th century) Adventure Comics #303 (December 1962) (21st century) Superman #654 (September 2006) |
| Created by | Jerry Siegel (script) John Forte (art) |
| In-story information | |
| Type of organization | Law enforcement agency |
| Base(s) | Metropolis |
| Agent(s) | (30th century) Shvaughn Erin Gigi Cusimano Gim Allon Imra Ardeen Dyrk Magz Zoe Saugin (21st century) Guardian |
Fictional history
edit30th and 31st centuries
editIn the 30th and 31st centuries, the Science Police is under the jurisdiction of the United Planets and has divisions on each world.[citation needed] Its headquarters are on Earth in the city of Metropolis.[citation needed] The Science Police has a professional working relationship with the Legion of Super-Heroes, with Shvaughn Erin serving as the SP's liaison to the Legion.[citation needed] Legionnaires Colossal Boy, Saturn Girl, Magno and Kinetix have all served with the Science Police at one time or another.[citation needed]
21st century
editIn the 21st century, the Science Police serve the federal government of the United States, with divisions in Metropolis and Midway City.[1] The Science Police was created to replace the Special Crimes Unit,[citation needed] a division of the Metropolis Police Department that specialized in crimes committed by metahumans and aliens.[citation needed]
Metropolis's local Science Police are called into action when an unknown monster and later on Atlas attack the city during Superman's absence. Team leader DuBarry is shown to have self-confidence problems. The Science Police are assisted by a behind-the-scenes communications expert known as Control (a.k.a. Rachel) who is also the division's second-in-command.[1]
DuBarry was killed along with fellow team leader Daniels and several prison guards when a team of Kandorians led by Commander Gor assaulted Stryker's Island and demanded custody of Parasite.[2] The Science Police second-in-command Rachel asks Guardian to act as the liaison between the Metropolis Police Department and a coalition of superheroes in bringing justice for the fallen Science Police officers and prison guards.[3] After the Kandorians left Earth, Guardian was appointed the team leader of the Science Police due in part to his cloned memories of Jim Harper's expertise as a police officer and a superhero.[4]
Other versions
edit- In the Elseworld comic book Superboy's Legion, Superboy wishes to protect the planets not under the Science Police's protection, which inspires him to create the Legion.[5]
In other media
editTelevision
edit- The 31st century incarnation of the Science Police appears in Legion of Super Heroes. This version formerly employed Nemesis Kid before he left to join the Legion.
- The 31st century incarnation of the Science Police makes a cameo appearance in the Batman: The Brave and the Bold episode "The Siege of Starro!".
- The 21st century incarnation of the Science Police appears in Supergirl. This version is a branch of National City's police department, with Maggie Sawyer as an agent.
Video games
editThe 21st century incarnation of the Science Police appears in DC Universe Online.
References
editExternal links
edit- Science Police at the Comic Book DB (archived from the original)