OBSESSION (Dana Dearden)	BIOGRAPHY
Created by Karl Kesel and Stuart Immonen

Obsession (Dana Dearden)

PERSONAL DATA

Real Name: Dana Dearden
Occupation: Former make-up artist and Superman fan supreme
Status: Deceased
Citizenship: American
Base of Operation: Metropolis, DE
Gender: Female
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 130 lbs.
Eyes: Brown
Hair: Brown
First Appearance: (as Dana Dearden): Adventures of Superman #532 (February 1996)
(as Obsession): Adventures of Superman #538 (September 1996)
Creators: Karl Kesel and Stuart Immonen

HISTORY

Dana Dearden always was fascinated by the legends of gods and heroes. When Superman appeared on the scene, she transferred her fascination to him, collecting everything she could find about him. In time, this grew into an unhealthy obsession.

When an exhibit of ancient coins went on display at the Museum of Art, Dana was drawn to the power within them. She stole the coins and was endowed with godlike powers. Seeing herself now as a Super-Woman truly worthy of Superman, she was furious when the Man of Steel would not return her love and became one of Superman's most unpredictable foes. She eventually sacrificed her life saving Superman from a lethal attack from a gang of DMN-created monsters.

CHRONOLOGY

For a definitive list of appearances of Obsession in chronological order click here

PROFILE REFERENCES

Superman Villains Secret Files #1 (June 1998)