Sebastian Faust

Sebastian Faust
Sebastian Faust
	Sebastian Faust, art by Karl Story, Scott Kolins, Robin Riggs.
Publication information
Publisher	DC Comics
First appearance	Outsiders (vol. 2) #1 Alpha (November 1993)
Created by	Mike Barr and Paul Pelletier
In-story information
Alter ego	Sebastian Faust
Species	Homo magi
Team affiliations	Checkmate; The Outsiders; Sentinels of Magic; A.R.G.U.S.; Cerebus
Partnerships	Blue Devil
Notable aliases	Faust; Rook Gamma
Abilities	Mastery in magic; magical powers derived through a demonic bargain, making him a master at black magic, soul magic (manipulate souls and siphon the powers of other beings via tactile touch), and logomancy (invocation of supernatural effects by speaking backwards.); Extensive knowledge of the occult, skilled paranormal investigator, proficient in espionage and manipulation, and skilled in hand-to-hand combat.;

Sebastian Faust, commonly known as Faust, is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. Created by Mike Barr and Paul Pelletier, he first appeared in Outsiders (vol. 2) #1: Alpha (November, 1993). Having been portrayed as both a superhero and tragic villain, the character is the son of mystic supervillain Felix Faust, whose surname is inspired by protagonist of the eponymous German legend.

The eldest son of Felix Faust, Sebastian gained his powers when his soul was sold by his father in a Faustian bargain with demon lord Nebiros to regain his mystical powers. Trained by his abusive father in the mystic arts, he eventually runs away to escape his influence. In his adulthood, he emerges as a mystic superhero and paranormal investigator often partnered with Blue Devil. Due to his callous methods, powers in black magic, and parentage, he garners a controversial reputation within the superhero community in the DC Universe. Following DC Rebirth, he is reinvented as an anti-villain and former spymaster of A.R.G.U.S.'s mystic branch who comes to conflict with Amanda Waller, culminating to her founding a mystical derived of her team, the Suicide Squad Black.