Nightshade (comics) - Definition and Overview

Nightshade is a fictional character, a superheroine who was owned and published by Charlton Comics and was later acquired by DC Comics. Once integrated into the DC Universe in Crisis on Infinite Earths, she became affiliated with the Suicide Squad. There, it was revealed that her powers came from an other-dimensional demon, the sibling of which had empowered Nightshade's teammate, the insane Enchantress. The twin demons were destroyed, causing the Enchantress to temporarily lose her powers; Nightshade was unaffected, although she did soon design herself a new costume.

Nightshade's powers consist of manipulating darkness to her advantage. She can also teleport, possibly by accessing the dark dimension from which the demon had drawn its power.

Her real name is Eve Eden. Her father is a U.S senator. She is blonde (unusual for a heroine with darkness-based powers) and wears a black wig as Nightshade. She was romantically involved with Captain Atom for a brief time.

The Silk Spectre in Watchmen was based on Nightshade.