Science Police
 | This article has multiple issues. Please help improve it or discuss these issues on the talk page. (Learn how and when to remove these messages)
|
| Science Police | |
|---|---|
 Cover to Legion: Science Police #1, art by Paul Ryan and Josef Rubinstein | |
| Publication information | |
| Publisher | DC Comics |
| First appearance | (30th century) Adventure Comics #303 (December 1962) (21st century) Superman #654 (September 2006) |
| Created by | Jerry Siegel (script) John Forte (art) |
| In-story information | |
| Type of organization | Law enforcement agency |
| Base(s) | Metropolis |
| Agent(s) | (30th century) Shvaughn Erin Gigi Cusimano Gim Allon Imra Ardeen Dyrk Magz Zoe Saugin (21st century) Guardian |
The Science Police is a fictional law enforcement agency in the DC Comics Universe, active in the 21st, 30th and 31st centuries. The organization has also appeared in the Legion of Super Heroes animated series, the DC Universe Online video game, and the Supergirl television series.
Fictional history
[edit]30th and 31st centuries
[edit]In the 30th and 31st centuries, the Science Police is under the jurisdiction of the United Planets and has divisions on each world.[citation needed] Its headquarters are on Earth in the city of Metropolis.[citation needed] The Science Police has a professional working relationship with the Legion of Super-Heroes, with Shvaughn Erin serving as the Police's liaison to the Legion.[1][2][3] Legionnaires Colossal Boy, Saturn Girl, Magno, and Kinetix have all served with the Science Police at one time or another.[citation needed]
21st century
[edit]In the 21st century, the Science Police serve the federal government of the United States, with divisions in Metropolis and Midway City. The Science Police was created to replace the Special Crimes Unit, a division of the Metropolis Police Department that deals with crimes committed by metahumans and aliens. Maggie Sawyer is a member of the group.[4][5][6][7]
Science Police member DuBarry is killed along with fellow team leader Daniels and several prison guards when a team of Kandorians led by Commander Gor assault Stryker's Island.[8] The Science Police second-in-command Rachel asks Guardian to act as the liaison between the Metropolis Police Department and a coalition of superheroes in avenging the fallen Science Police officers and prison guards.[9] After the Kandorians leave Earth, Guardian is appointed the leader of the Science Police.[10]
Other versions
[edit]The Science Police appear in Superboy's Legion.[11]
In other media
[edit]Television
[edit]- The 31st century incarnation of the Science Police appears in Legion of Super Heroes. This version of the organization formerly employed Nemesis Kid before he left to join the Legion.
- The 31st century incarnation of the Science Police makes a cameo appearance in the Batman: The Brave and the Bold episode "The Siege of Starro!".
- The 21st century incarnation of the Science Police appears in Supergirl. This version is a branch of National City's police department, with Maggie Sawyer as an agent.
Video games
[edit]The 21st century incarnation of the Science Police appears in DC Universe Online.[12]
References
[edit]- ^ Manning, Matthew K.; Wiacek, Stephen; Scott, Melanie; Jones, Nick; Walker, Landry Q. The DC Comics Encyclopedia New Edition. National Geographic Books. p. 120. ISBN 978-0-7440-2056-4.
- ^ Cowsill, Alan (2019). DC Comics: Year By Year New Edition, A Visual Chronicle. DK Publishing. p. 170. ISBN 9781465496089.
- ^ Motes, Jax (April 15, 2013). "Top Ten Transgender Comic Book Characters". ScienceFiction.com. Archived from the original on April 19, 2013. Retrieved July 17, 2025.
- ^ Logan, Megan (October 20, 2016). "What You Need to Know About Maggie Sawyer on 'Supergirl'". Inverse. Archived from the original on September 8, 2018. Retrieved July 17, 2025.
- ^ Francisco, Eric (June 9, 2016). "Who, Exactly, Are Lena Luthor and the New Characters in 'Supergirl' Season 2?". Inverse. Archived from the original on August 12, 2016. Retrieved July 17, 2025.
- ^ Carlin, Shannon (July 13, 2016). "Who Is Maggie Sawyer? 'Supergirl's Newest Character Is A Landmark Addition". Bustle. Archived from the original on May 22, 2022. Retrieved July 17, 2025.
- ^ Superman #677 (August 2008)
- ^ Superman #682 (January 2009)
- ^ Superman #683 (February 2009)
- ^ Superman #684 (March 2009)
- ^ Superboy's Legion #1 (April 2001)
- ^ "Beta Impressions: DC Universe Online - The First Ten Levels - Preview". VG Chartz. January 3, 2011. Retrieved July 17, 2025.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
External links
[edit]- Science Police at the Comic Book DB (archived from the original)
