Blue Snowman facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Blue Snowman |
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The Blue Snowman in Sensational Wonder Woman Special #1 (2022); illustration by Paul Pelletier, inks by Norm Rapmund, colors by Adriano Lucas.
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| Publication information | |
| Publisher | DC Comics |
| First appearance | Sensation Comics (volume 1) #59 (November 1946) |
| Created by | William Moulton Marston, Harry G. Peter |
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| Alter ego | Byrna Brilyant |
| Team affiliations | Villainy Inc. |
| Abilities | Uses cryogenic weapons capable of generating extreme cold, ice and snow; Exo-suit provides enhanced strength and invulnerability |
The Blue Snowman is a character from DC Comics. This villain often fights the superhero Wonder Woman. The character was created by William Moulton Marston and Harry G. Peter in 1946.
The Blue Snowman's real name is Byrna Brilyant. Byrna started as a criminal who used a scary costume to get money. In early comics, Byrna pretended to be a male supervillain. This was to avoid being suspected. In newer comics, Byrna Brilyant's identity as Blue Snowman can change. Sometimes Byrna appears as a man, and sometimes as a woman.
In 1946, the Snow Man wore a big blue robe and a blue head mask. They also wore a blue derby. Later, in 1948, the name changed to the Blue Snowman. The robe was replaced with a round, metal suit. This suit looked a bit like the Michelin Man. The original Blue Snowman used a giant cannon. This cannon fired a "snow ray" that made "blue snow." This blue snow could freeze anything it touched.
The modern Blue Snowman still wears a derby hat. They also have a special blue armor suit. This suit looks like a children's snowman. The armor has weapons that shoot a freezing blast. This blast can freeze anything in its path. It is similar to the ice guns used by other DC villains like Mr. Freeze and Captain Cold.
Who is Blue Snowman?
Early Adventures (Golden Age)
Blue Snowman first appeared in a comic called Sensation Comics #59. The creators were William Moulton Marston and H.G. Peter.
Byrna Brilyant's father was a scientist. He worked on a special "blue snow" invention. This snow could freeze everything it touched. Byrna decided to use this invention for crime. Byrna created the male identity of the Snow Man. They used the blue snow to freeze a farming town. The Snow Man demanded money from the farmers. They offered a chemical to unfreeze everything.
Wonder Woman found the Snow Man in "his" mountain hideout. She made "him" unfreeze the valley.
Like many of Wonder Woman's enemies, Byrna was sent to a prison island. This island was called Transformation Island. In 1948, Byrna and seven other female villains escaped. They formed a group called Villainy Inc.. The group was led by Eviless. Wonder Woman defeated them again. In this story, Byrna called themself the Blue Snow Man.
Later Appearances (Modern Age)
After some big changes in the comic world, Blue Snowman was not seen for many years. Later, Blue Snowman returned. They were chased and defeated by Power Girl and Doctor Mid-Nite. In this version, Byrna used a robot armor suit. This suit could create snow. The comics mentioned that Blue Snowman was an "old Wonder Woman foe." This meant they had fought Wonder Woman before.
In a comic series called The New 52, Blue Snowman appeared briefly. They fought Wonder Woman and her friend Hessia. Blue Snowman had robot helpers.
After events in DC Rebirth, Blue Snowman's story changed again. Byrna Brilyant met Veronica Cale. Veronica Cale gave Byrna a special armor suit. This suit let Byrna attack Washington D.C. with blue snow. Wonder Woman destroyed the suit. This made Byrna fall into a coma.
Later, Blue Snowman came back. They wore a different version of their suit. They surprised Wonder Woman and Steve Trevor on their Valentine's Day date. Blue Snowman froze their arms in blue ice. Wonder Woman knocked off Snowman's helmet. Steve was surprised to see Byrna was a woman. But Byrna explained that their identity can change. Wonder Woman let Byrna leave. She hoped this new understanding would help Byrna.
Blue Snowman's Powers and Gear
Blue Snowman does not have superpowers. But Byrna Brilyant is very smart. They have a genius-level mind.
Special Equipment
Blue Snowman uses a "telescopic snow ray." This ray creates freezing blizzards. They also have a "defroster ray" to unfreeze things. Blue Snowman uses other cool gadgets. These include a hat that makes blue snow. They also have a smoking pipe that shoots icicles.
Other Stories with Blue Snowman
DC Super Friends
Blue Snowman was part of a group called the Ice Pack. This group included Mr. Freeze, Captain Cold, and Killer Frost. They appeared in a comic book series called Super Friends. The Ice Pack froze the Super Friends in a big block of ice. Later, Blue Snowman and Killer Frost argued. They both ended up frozen in ice. This allowed Superman and Aquaman to capture them.
Batman: The Brave and the Bold
Blue Snowman also appeared in the All-New Batman: The Brave and the Bold comic series. This series was based on the animated TV show. Blue Snowman was with other Wonder Woman villains. They crashed a wedding between Batman and Wonder Woman. The Justice League and the Amazons of Themyscira quickly defeated them.
Sensational Wonder Woman
In the digital comic series Sensational Wonder Woman, Blue Snowman got money from Veronica Cale. This money helped them make their blue snow technology better. Blue Snowman later became a general for Queen Bee. Blue Snowman attacked a city. But Wonder Woman stopped them with help from a young fan named Will. After the fight, Wonder Woman suggested that Byrna could use their talents to help people instead of bullying them.
See also
- List of Wonder Woman enemies
