Question (character)

The Question is a name used by several superheroes appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. Created by Steve Ditko, the Question first appeared in Charlton Comics' Blue Beetle #1 (June 1967), and was acquired by DC Comics in the early 1980s and incorporated into the DC Universe. As conceived by Ditko, the Question was an adherent of Objectivism during his career as a Charlton hero, much like Ditko's earlier creation, Mr. A. In the 1987–1990 solo series from DC, the character developed a Zen-like philosophy. Since then, various writers have added their own philosophical stances to the Question. The Question's secret identity has been both Victor "Vic" Sage and Charles Victor Szasz, the latter introduced retroactively later in his publication history; a television reporter who doubles as a vigilante, the character is a relentless crime-fighter in both his public and vigilante persona of Hub City known for following his conscience even if it meant breaking the law and conceals his identity. Subjected to a comic book death, the character has also been revived since, acting as a investigative for the Justice League and works concurrently with his protege and successor, Renee Montoya, who uses the codename simultaneously. For a time following the New 52 relaunch, the Question was reintroduced as an unknown mystical entity and Sage as a government agent, before being restored to his traditional detective persona and name after the events of DC Rebirth. The Vic Sage incarnation of Question has appeared in various media outside comics, including television series and films. Jeffrey Combs, Nicholas Guest, and David Kaye have voiced the character in animation.