The Soul-Self is a spectral avatar used by Raven as part of her demonic heritage. The avatar, most commonly seen in the image of a giant raven, is a part of Raven's soul which she summons through a form of astral-projection.
Raven can project her Soul-Self as a black form of spectral energy for limited periods of time. This energy form can be used by Raven to aid her in battle and can function as a pocket of inter-dimensional space; which she most commonly uses to envelope and teleport numbers of individuals to alternate locales.
The Soul-Self can travel through any physical material and can even traverse time and space. It can also act as Raven's eyes and ears when away from her body.
While essentially an extension of Raven, in some instances the Soul-Self has been shown to act on its own accord, acting as an automatic defense for Raven when she is overwhelmed as well as running rampant across the world during the times when Trigon has gained influence over her.
Involvement[]
- During the Halloween Seasonal Event The Witching Hour, Klarion Bleak "borrows" the powers of Raven, along with Black Adam, Doctor Fate, Zatanna and Tala, during his battle against interfering New Heroes and New Villains. One of the abilities he takes from Raven is the ability to summon three Klarion Soul Projections and an Astral Projectile in the form of a raven.
- Due to her father's influence, Raven's Soul-Self is running rampant near the MPD 8th Precinct Metropolis Science Police HQ in the Tomorrow District of Metropolis.
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Trivia[]
- Raven's Soul-Self first appeared in DC Comics Presents #26 (October 1980).
- Raven first manifested her Soul-Self when she was eighteen as part of a protective reflex after meeting her father for the first time.
- When using the Soul-Self, Raven's physical body is vulnerable to attack and a break in her concentration can disperse the avatar. In addition, if the Soul-Self is separated from her body for an extended period of time, Raven runs the risk of her physical body dying due to no longer having a soul to occupy it.
- Much like Raven's other abilities, Raven's Soul-Self grows stronger and fiercer the more emotional she has become.