Manitou Dawn
| Manitou Dawn | |
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Manitou Dawn as depicted in Justice League Elite #11 (July 2005). Art by Doug Mahnke, Tom Nguyen, and David Baron. | |
| Publication information | |
| Publisher | DC Comics |
| First appearance | JLA #75 (January 2003) |
| Created by | Joe Kelly (writer), Darryl Banks, Wayne Faucher, Yvel Guichet, Doug Mahnke, Tom Nguyen, Mark Propst (artists) |
| In-story information | |
| Alter ego | Dawn |
| Team affiliations | Justice League Justice League Elite Sisterhood of the Sleight Hand |
| Partnerships | Manitou Raven (husband; spiritual guide) |
| Notable aliases | The Manitou Manitou Dawn The Goat |
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Manitou Dawn is a fictional superhero appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. She would first debut in JLA #75 (January, 2003). The character is a recurring Native American superhero within the DC Universe and the wife of Manitou Raven. Similar to Raven, she hails from the tribe that serves as the ancestor to the Apache people. Despite their initial encounter being marked by turbulence, the two characters developed a deep affection for one another and eventually married. Following her husband's departure from the League of Ancients to join the Justice League and Justice League Elite, she would accompany him and provide assistance during ritualistic endeavors. After Raven's death, she is selected by his spirit to become the next Manitou, carrying on the legacy with her husband as her mentor and spiritual guide. Following DC Rebirth, the character is also revealed to have become a caretaker and is a member of the Sisterhood of the Sleight Hand, a mystic society dedicated to helping others safely practice magic.