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Creation & Design

Created by Rob Liefeld, Prophet was designed as a super-soldier with enhanced abilities and a mysterious background.

Early Years

Initially introduced in the early 1990s as part of the Image Comics launch, Prophet was part of the superhero team Youngblood.

Character Development

Over the years, Prophet has evolved from a typical superhero into a complex character grappling with his role in a changing world, often reflecting on the consequences of his powers.

Cultural Reception

Prophet has received mixed to positive reviews, with some praising its unique storytelling and art style, while others criticize its complexity.

Character Details

Real Name:
John Prophet
First Appearance:
Malibu Sun #10
Aliases:
The Prophet, Prophet of the Future
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Youngblood, The New Prophet
Abilities:
Superhuman strength, Regeneration, Telepathy
Equipment:
Advanced weaponry, Combat suit
Weight:
180lbs
Height:
6' 0"
Eye Color:
green
Hair Color:
brown

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Malibu Sun #10
Malibu ⋅ 1992
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Malibu Sun #10
 
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Preview of Youngblood

Preview of Prophet

Youngblood #2
Image ⋅ 1992
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Youngblood #2
 
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1st appearance of Prophet

1st appearance of Shadowhawk

[May 2020 - the writer of Arrow has been hired to develop Prophet into a TV series]

[October 2021 - Jake Gyllenhaal to star as John Prophet and Sam Hargrave to direct the feature film / October 2022 - Kurt Johnstad (Frank Miller’s 300) to write screenplay]

Prophet #1
Ashcan ⋅ Image ⋅ 1993
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Prophet #1
 
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Limited edition, black and white preview of Prophet #1 (1993)

Prophet #1
Image ⋅ 1993
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Prophet #1
 
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First solo series featuring Prophet

Includes a bound-in coupon, redeemable by mail for Prophet #0

Prophet #1
SDCC ⋅ Image ⋅ 1995
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Prophet #1
 
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Variant cover art by Stephen Platt

San Diego Comic Con 1995 edition

Prophet: Legacy #1
Awesome Entertainment ⋅ 2000
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Prophet: Legacy #1
 
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1st appearance of the second Prophet, the daughter of Prophet created from his DNA

Prophet #21
Image ⋅ 2012
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Relaunch of Rob Liefeld's Prophet series which ran through January 1995 then restarted with a new creative team in 2012

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