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{{Herobox|name = The Dvandom Stranger|faction = mysterious advice-giver|creator = [[Dave Van Domelen]]|extra = |alter = Dave van Domelen|alias = Dial "D" for Dvandom|primary = Dave Van Domelen|status = Actively mysterious|usability = Not Reserved}}
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{{Herobox|name = The Dvandom Stranger|faction = mysterious advice-giver|creator = [[Dave Van Domelen]]|extra = See also all the other [[Stranger]]s.|alter = Dave van Domelen|alias = Dial "D" for Dvandom|primary = Dave Van Domelen|status = Actively mysterious|usability = Not Reserved}}
  
 
== History ==
 
== History ==
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'''Dial "D" for Dvandom''' was [[Dave Van Domelen]]'s [[Writer Character]], who used the amazing power of the Dvandom Dial to create a great number of LNH heroes and villains.  But during ''[[Electrocutioner's Song]]'', he was [[Retcon|retconned]] out of existence.
 
'''Dial "D" for Dvandom''' was [[Dave Van Domelen]]'s [[Writer Character]], who used the amazing power of the Dvandom Dial to create a great number of LNH heroes and villains.  But during ''[[Electrocutioner's Song]]'', he was [[Retcon|retconned]] out of existence.
  
To fix this, during the ''[[Bellerophon Gambit]]'', [[Acton Lord]] pulled him out of "[[Real World Minus One|real life]]" and back into the net. They restored the origins of all the Dialed characters, then Acton Lord stole the Dvandom Dial and attempted to use its power (and that of the [[Pega.SYS]]) to reach the [[Source Code]].  When he failed, the Dial overheated, its molten remains dripping onto Dave's staff, and he arose as the '''Dvandom Stranger'''.
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To fix this, during the ''[[Bellerophon Gambit]]'', [[Acton Lord]] pulled him out of "[[Real World Minus One|real life]]" and back into the [[Usenetverse|net]]. Together, they restored the origins of all the Dialed characters, but then Acton Lord stole the Dvandom Dial and attempted to use its power (and that of the [[Pega.SYS]]) to reach the [[Source Code]].  When he failed, the Dial overheated, its molten remains dripping onto Dave's staff, and he arose as the '''Dvandom Stranger'''.
  
 
Since then, he has walked the length and breadth of the [[Looniverse]], giving advice and protecting the integrity of Looniversal reality from those who would threaten it.
 
Since then, he has walked the length and breadth of the [[Looniverse]], giving advice and protecting the integrity of Looniversal reality from those who would threaten it.
  
It was later revealed that that the ''Bellerophon Gambit'' was actually Dave's initiation into Strangerhood, and Acton Lord was but a pawn.
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It was later revealed that that the ''Bellerophon Gambit'' was actually Dave's initiation into [[Stranger|Strangerhood]], and Acton Lord was but a pawn.
  
 
== Personality ==
 
== Personality ==
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== Powers and Abilities ==
 
== Powers and Abilities ==
  
Mysterious and conveniently vague powers over reality and the plot.
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Mysterious and conveniently vague powers over reality and the plot. As a Stranger, he is bound by the Stranger's Oath to preserve the [[Drama]] of the Story.
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He carries the Editorial Staff, made of Ebon Unobtanium (very, very black). This staff holds great reality-altering powers, and can be used to kill [[Revampire|Revampires]].
  
 
== Appearance ==
 
== Appearance ==
  
Wears a black trenchcoat over a black T-shirt and black jeans, with black walking shoes, a black fedora, and black wraparound shades (over thick glasses). He carries the Editorial Staff, made of Ebon Unobtanium (very, very black).
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Wears a black trenchcoat over a black T-shirt and black jeans, with black walking shoes, a black fedora, and black wraparound shades (over thick glasses).  
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== Relationships ==
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Mostly keeps to himself, as he is always fated to be... a Stranger. (And to announce this whenever he shows up anywhere.)
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Alternate universe counterparts include the deceased Dvandom Stranger of the [[Legion of Occult Heroes]]'s world and the Van Damme Stranger of the [[Oddballverse]].
  
 
== Appearances ==
 
== Appearances ==
  
* '''First Appearance''' (as Dial "D" for Dvandom): [[http://groups.google.com/group/rec.arts.comics/msg/3f6375cf1c917a9d?dmode=source|another Net.Hero emerges! (Againnn...?)]]
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* '''First Appearance''' (as Dial "D" for Dvandom): [http://groups.google.com/group/rec.arts.comics/msg/3f6375cf1c917a9d?dmode=source another Net.Hero emerges! (Againnn...?)]
 
* [[501 Blues]]: [[The Long Road to Nowhere]]
 
* [[501 Blues]]: [[The Long Road to Nowhere]]
 
* '''First Appearance''' (as Dvandom Stranger): [[System Corruptors]] #4 ([[Bellerophon Gambit]] Part 4)
 
* '''First Appearance''' (as Dvandom Stranger): [[System Corruptors]] #4 ([[Bellerophon Gambit]] Part 4)
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* [[LNH Comics Presents]] #13, 17, 19-20 ([[Looniverse Adrift!]] Parts 1, 5, 7 and 9)
 
* [[LNH Comics Presents]] #13, 17, 19-20 ([[Looniverse Adrift!]] Parts 1, 5, 7 and 9)
 
* [[Constellation (series)|Constellation]] #6, 24, 36
 
* [[Constellation (series)|Constellation]] #6, 24, 36
* [[Dvandom Force (series)|Dvandom Force]] #37
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* [[Dvandom Force (series)|Dvandom Force]] #37, Annual #2
 
* [[Retcon Midnight]] #2
 
* [[Retcon Midnight]] #2
 
* [[Wrath of the Administrator]]
 
* [[Wrath of the Administrator]]
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* [[Birth of a Villain]] #17
 
* [[Tales of the Intermezzo: Plot Device]]
 
* [[Tales of the Intermezzo: Plot Device]]
 
* [[LNH Triple Play]] #9 ([[Catalytic Conversions]] Part 3)
 
* [[LNH Triple Play]] #9 ([[Catalytic Conversions]] Part 3)
 
* [[Beige Countdown]] #0
 
* [[Beige Countdown]] #0
 
* [[Bite-Size Tales of the LNH v20]] #15
 
* [[Bite-Size Tales of the LNH v20]] #15
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* [http://jihad.net/stories/ju_1/labrea2.txt This] [[alt.barney.dinosaur.die.die.die]] story by [[Ted Brock|Arsenal]]
  
 
[[Category:Cosmic Beings]]
 
[[Category:Cosmic Beings]]
 
[[Category:Real Life Minus One Natives]]
 
[[Category:Real Life Minus One Natives]]
 
[[Category:NTB Characters]]
 
[[Category:NTB Characters]]
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[[Category:Strangers]]

Latest revision as of 00:16, 29 April 2024

The Dvandom Stranger is a mysterious advice-giver created by Dave Van Domelen. See also all the other Strangers.
Alter Ego: Dave van Domelen
Aliases: Dial "D" for Dvandom
Primary Writer: Dave Van Domelen
Status: Actively mysterious
Usability: Not Reserved

History

Dial "D" for Dvandom was Dave Van Domelen's Writer Character, who used the amazing power of the Dvandom Dial to create a great number of LNH heroes and villains. But during Electrocutioner's Song, he was retconned out of existence.

To fix this, during the Bellerophon Gambit, Acton Lord pulled him out of "real life" and back into the net. Together, they restored the origins of all the Dialed characters, but then Acton Lord stole the Dvandom Dial and attempted to use its power (and that of the Pega.SYS) to reach the Source Code. When he failed, the Dial overheated, its molten remains dripping onto Dave's staff, and he arose as the Dvandom Stranger.

Since then, he has walked the length and breadth of the Looniverse, giving advice and protecting the integrity of Looniversal reality from those who would threaten it.

It was later revealed that that the Bellerophon Gambit was actually Dave's initiation into Strangerhood, and Acton Lord was but a pawn.

Personality

One of those cryptic, mysterious advice-givers.

Powers and Abilities

Mysterious and conveniently vague powers over reality and the plot. As a Stranger, he is bound by the Stranger's Oath to preserve the Drama of the Story.

He carries the Editorial Staff, made of Ebon Unobtanium (very, very black). This staff holds great reality-altering powers, and can be used to kill Revampires.

Appearance

Wears a black trenchcoat over a black T-shirt and black jeans, with black walking shoes, a black fedora, and black wraparound shades (over thick glasses).

Relationships

Mostly keeps to himself, as he is always fated to be... a Stranger. (And to announce this whenever he shows up anywhere.)

Alternate universe counterparts include the deceased Dvandom Stranger of the Legion of Occult Heroes's world and the Van Damme Stranger of the Oddballverse.

Appearances