Stompa is a supervillain and goddess appearing in books published by DC Comics. Created by writer/artist Jack Kirby, the character first appeared in Mister Miracle #6 (January 1972).
Stompa is a New God from Apokolips and a member of the Female Furies who wields anti-matter boots. She has served as an adversary to Superman and several other heroes.
Stompa has appeared in various media outside comics, primarily in association with the New Gods. Diane Delano, April Stewart, and Andrea Romano have voiced the character in animation.
Publication history Stompa first appeared in Mister Miracle #6 (January 1972) and was created by Jack Kirby.
Fictional character biography Stompa was one of the most promising youths in Granny Goodness' orphanage. Because of her strength and ruthless nature, Stompa was trained to become one of the founding members of the Female Furies. Proving her loyalty to Goodness, she turns on the former leader of the Furies, Big Barda, and attacks her on Earth. When Barda returns to Apokolips, Stompa joins her in infiltrating Section Zero, which disappoints Goodness. Taking refuge on Earth, Stompa and the other Furies aid Mister Miracle in several missions and his work as a stunt performer.Mister Miracle #14 (July 1973) The Furies later return to Apokolips and are punished for their betrayal.
The Female Furies are later sent to retrieve Glorious Godfrey from Earth and come into conflict with the Suicide Squad. The group successfully retrieves Godfrey, but Bernadeth abandons Lashina and leaves her for dead. Stompa is initially indifferent to the situation between the two Furies. When Lashina brings the Suicide Squad to Apokolips, Stompa allies with her fellow New Gods. In the ensuing battle, Stompa is defeated by Big Barda. She later resurfaces with the other Furies when they are sent to capture Mister Miracle.Mister Miracle (vol. 3) #17-18 (July–August 1990)
During a skirmish with Batman and Superman on Paradise Island, Stompa and the Furies kill Harbinger.Superman/Batman #10 (July 2004) Later, during a battle between the Furies and Big Barda and Wonder Woman, Stompa is stabbed by Barda. It was assumed she had not survived, but she recuperates and returns to serve alongside the Furies.Superman/Batman #11 (August 2004)
In Final Crisis, Stompa is among the Furies whose spirit possesses the body of one of Earth's heroes or villains. Her vessel is Giganta, called Gigantrix by her comrades. Gigantrix is defeated by Supergirl.Final Crisis #7 (March 2009)
The New 52 After Darkseid is enslaved by his daughter Grail, Stompa and the other Female Furies accept an offer from Big Barda to help defeat Grail and protect Barda's husband, Mister Miracle. Stompa participates in the final battle against Grail and Darkseid, which results in the pair's defeat. Stompa leaves for Apokolips with the rest of the Furies, including Barda.Justice League (vol. 2) #50 (July 2016)
DC Rebirth After Lex Luthor claims leadership of Apokolips, Stompa joins Granny Goodness and the other Female Furies in the deadlands, awaiting Darkseid's return. She later participates in the battle against Kalibak's forces, but is defeated by Lois Lane. Stompa is imprisoned on Apokolips with Lashina, Mad Harriet, and Granny Goodness when Superman becomes ruler of the planet.Superman (vol. 4) #36 (February 2018)
Stompa and her comrades are freed by Darkseid, who has been slowly regaining his power on Earth. Along with the other Female Furies, Stompa is assigned to seek out mystical artifacts that will further empower Darkseid.Wonder Woman (vol. 5) #39 (March 2018) Unbeknownst to Darkseid, Giganta tells Steve Trevor the location of the remaining relics. As the Furies travel to a museum in Turkey, they are ambushed by Trevor and his strike force, the Oddfellows. Stompa escapes with Bernadeth and Gilotina, reporting their failure back to Darkseid.Wonder Woman (vol. 5) #41 (April 2018)
Powers and abilities Stompa possesses immense strength and durability, enabling her to lift more than 70 tons and jump great distances. In addition, Stompa uses anti-matter boots that enhance the strength of her legs. She can create earthquakes or tremors by stomping onto the ground.
Other versions Amalgam Blobba, a fusion of Stompa and Marvel Comics character Blob, appears in Unlimited Access #4.Unlimited Access #4 (March 1998)
Ame-Comi Girls An alternate universe version of Stompa appears in Ame-Comi Girls. This version is a member of Big Barda's space pirate gang.Ame-Comi Girls #7 (November 2013)
Sensation Comics Featuring Wonder Woman Stompa appears in Sensation Comics Featuring Wonder Woman.Sensation Comics Featuring Wonder Woman #16-18 (digital)
Scooby-Doo! Team-Up Stompa appears in Scooby-Doo! Team Up.Scooby-Doo! Team-Up #90 (digital version)
DC X Sonic the Hedgehog Stompa appears in DC X Sonic the Hedgehog #4.
In other media Television Stompa appears in Superman: The Animated Series, voiced by Diane Delano. A green check mark indicates that a role has been confirmed using a screenshot (or collage of screenshots) of a title's list of voice actors and their respective characters found in its credits or other reliable sources of information. Stompa makes a non-speaking cameo appearance in the Justice League Unlimited episode "Alive!". Stompa appears in the Batman: The Brave and the Bold episode "Duel of the Double Crossers!" as a member of Mongal's Female Furies.
Film Stompa appears in Superman/Batman: Apocalypse, voiced by Andrea Romano. Stompa appears in DC Super Hero Girls: Intergalactic Games, voiced by April Stewart.
Video games Stompa appears in DC Universe Online. Stompa appears as a character summon in Scribblenauts Unmasked: A DC Comics Adventure. Stompa appears as an unlockable playable character in Lego DC Super-Villains, voiced again by Diane Delano. This version is the leader of the Female Furies.
Books Stompa appears in The Man of Steel: Superman and the Man of Gold, written by Paul Weissburg and published by Capstone as part of their DC Super Heroes line of illustrated children's books. Stompa appears in The Dark Side of Apokolips, written by Laurie S. Sutton and published by Capstone.
Miscellaneous Stompa appears in DC Super Hero Girls, voiced by April Stewart. This version speaks in an illeism.
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