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Jean Loring
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Creation & Design

Jean Loring was created as a love interest for Ray Palmer, the Atom, and was designed to be a strong, independent character who also had her own career as a lawyer.

Early Years

Initially introduced as a supporting character, Jean played a significant role in the Atom's early adventures, often finding herself in peril due to her association with superheroes.

Character Development

Over the years, Jean Loring has evolved from a mere love interest to a complex character with her own motivations and storylines, reflecting the changing dynamics of female characters in comic books.

Cultural Reception

Jean Loring has been received with mixed reviews, often praised for her intelligence and legal expertise but criticized for her portrayal in certain storylines.

Character Details

Real Name:
Jean Loring
First Appearance:
Showcase #34
Aliases:
The Atom's Ex-Fiancée
Species:
Human
Gender:
Female
Affiliations:
Justice League, The Atom
Abilities:
Intelligence, Legal Expertise
Weight:
120lbs
Height:
5' 3"
Eye Color:
brown
Hair Color:
red

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Showcase #34
DC ⋅ 1961
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Showcase #34
 
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Key Facts

1st appearance and origin of The Atom aka Ray Palmer, in the Silver Age

1st appearance of Jean Loring, girlfriend of Ray Palmer

Day of Vengeance #1
DC ⋅ 2005
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Day of Vengeance #1
 
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1st team appearance of Shadowpact: Jim Rook (Nightmaster), Blue Devil, Detective Chimp, Enchantress, Nightshade and Ragman

Named Shadowpact in 'Day of Vengeance' #4

Jean Loring becomes Eclipso

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