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==Publication history==
==Publication history==
The Trident Trio first appeared in ''[[New Teen Titans]]'' #33 and were created by [[Marv Wolfman]] and [[George Pérez]]. Marv Wolfman later acknowledged that he recycled the idea of different people posing as a single villain from his earlier characters the [[Brothers Grimm (comics)|Brothers Grimm]].<ref>{{cite journal|last= Aushenker|first= Michael|date= February 2010|title= Brother(s) Grimm |journal= [[Back Issue!]]|issue= 38|page= 83|publisher= [[TwoMorrows Publishing]]}}</ref>
The Trident Trio first appeared in ''[[New Teen Titans]]'' #33 (July 1983), and were created by [[Marv Wolfman]] and [[George Pérez]]. Wolfman later acknowledged that he recycled the idea of different people posing as a single villain from the [[Brothers Grimm (comics)|Brothers Grimm]].<ref>{{cite journal|last= Aushenker|first= Michael|date= February 2010|title= Brother(s) Grimm |journal= [[Back Issue!]]|issue= 38|page= 83|publisher= [[TwoMorrows Publishing]]}}</ref>


==Fictional character biography==
==Fictional character biography==
Trident is the alter ego of three former [[H.I.V.E.]] operatives: weapons designer '''Prof''', enforcer '''Sammy Jaye''', and an unidentified black man and former boxer. They take turns committing robberies, making the public believe that they are a single person. Eventually, Jaye tries to cheat his partners out of profits, after which they kill him before being defeated by the [[Teen Titans]].<ref>''New Teen Titans'' #33 (July 1983)</ref><ref>''New Teen Titans'' (vol. 2) #41-42 (March - April 1988)</ref>
===Trident Trio===
In the story, the three alter-egos of Trident were [[H.I.V.E.]] operatives who later splintered from the group. '''"Prof"''' was a weapons design specialist. '''Sammy Jaye''' was an enforcer. The third one was an unidentified black man that used to fight in the [[Golden Gloves]]. Eventually, they decide to team up and strike out on their own. Each adopts the costume and code-name of Trident, and each is armed with a powerful trident. The trident's right tine shoots fire, the left tine shoots ice, and the center tine releases a blast of devastating force. Trident operates in New York City, each criminal taking turns at committing several large robberies, leading the public to believe them to be a single person. Eventually, the Sammy Jaye Trident tries to cheat his two partners out of their share of loot. The other two kill Sammy and his costumed body is discovered by the Teen Titans and the police. [[Starfire (Teen Titans)|Starfire]] eventually figures out that there is more than one Trident. After tracking down the other two Tridents, the Teen Titans defeated the Tridents and they were handed over to the police.<ref>''New Teen Titans'' #33. DC Comics.</ref>


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In ''[[Infinite Crisis]]'', Trident joins [[Alexander Luthor Jr.]]'s [[Secret Society of Super Villains]].<ref>''Teen Titans/Outsiders Secret Files and Origins'' (October 2005)</ref>
Some time after the two surviving Tridents are imprisoned, [[Wildebeest (character)|Wildebeest]] springs the unnamed Trident, [[Gizmo (DC Comics)|Gizmo]], Puppeteer, and Disruptor from jail. These villains are eventually recaptured by the Teen Titans.<ref>''New Teen Titans'' #41-42. DC Comics.</ref>


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The name Trident was also used by a [[Starro]]-infected [[Karate Kid (character)|Karate Kid]].<ref>''Justice League of America'' (vol. 2) #3 (December 2006)</ref>
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During the "[[Infinite Crisis]]" storyline, Trident appears on the [[Injustice Gang]]'s satellite as a member of [[Alexander Luthor Jr.]]'s [[Secret Society of Super Villains]].<ref>''Teen Titans/Outsiders Secret Files and Origins'' #2005. DC Comics.</ref>

===Karate Kid===
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The name Trident was also used by a [[Starro]]-infected [[Karate Kid (character)|Karate Kid]] who claimed to be a member of the Trident Guild.<ref>''Justice League of America'' (Vol. 2) #3. DC Comics.</ref>


==Powers and abilities==
==Powers and abilities==
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==In other media==
==In other media==


* Trident appears in ''[[Teen Titans (TV series)|Teen Titans]]'', voiced by [[Clancy Brown]].<ref name="btva">{{cite web |title=Trident Voice - Teen Titans (TV Show) |url=https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/tv-shows/Teen-Titans/Trident/ |access-date=April 21, 2024 |publisher=Behind The Voice Actors}} A green check mark indicates that a role has been confirmed using a screenshot (or collage of screenshots) of a title's list of voice actors and their respective characters found in its opening and/or closing credits and/or other reliable sources of information.</ref> This version is an arrogant [[List of piscine and amphibian humanoids|fish-man]] and an enemy of the Atlanteans. Introduced in the episode "Deep Six", he intends to overthrow Atlantis and take over the surface world by cloning himself using toxic chemicals. However, he runs afoul of the [[Teen Titans]] and [[Garth (comics)|Aqualad]], who trick him and his clones into arguing over who the original Trident is and who is superior before trapping them in an undersea cave. In the fifth season, Trident joins the [[Brotherhood of Evil]] to kill young heroes around the world, only to be defeated and flash-frozen alongside them by the Titans.
* Trident appears in ''[[Teen Titans (TV series)|Teen Titans]]'', voiced by [[Clancy Brown]].<ref name="btva">{{cite web |title=Trident Voice - ''Teen Titans'' (TV Show) |url=https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/tv-shows/Teen-Titans/Trident/ |access-date=April 21, 2024 |publisher=Behind The Voice Actors}} A green check mark indicates that a role has been confirmed using a screenshot (or collage of screenshots) of a title's list of voice actors and their respective characters found in its credits or other reliable sources of information.</ref> This version is an arrogant [[List of aquatic humanoids|fish-man]] and a member of the [[Brotherhood of Evil]].
* Trident appears in the ''Teen Titans'' tie-in comic.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Teen Titans Go! #54 - Makes You Wonder (Issue) |url=https://comicvine.gamespot.com/teen-titans-go-54-makes-you-wonder/4000-133988/ |access-date=April 21, 2024 |website=Comic Vine |language=en}}</ref>
* Trident appears in ''[[Teen Titans Go! (2004 comic series)|Teen Titans Go!]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |title=''Teen Titans Go!'' #54 - Makes You Wonder (Issue) |url=https://comicvine.gamespot.com/teen-titans-go-54-makes-you-wonder/4000-133988/ |access-date=April 21, 2024 |website=Comic Vine |language=en}}</ref>
* Trident appears as a character summon in ''[[Scribblenauts Unmasked: A DC Comics Adventure]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Eisen |first=Andrew |date=October 4, 2013 |title=DC Characters and Objects - Scribblenauts Unmasked Guide |url=https://www.ign.com/wikis/scribblenauts-unmasked/DC_Characters_and_Objects |access-date=April 21, 2024 |website=IGN}}</ref>
* Trident appears as a character summon in ''[[Scribblenauts Unmasked: A DC Comics Adventure]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Eisen |first=Andrew |date=October 4, 2013 |title=DC Characters and Objects - ''Scribblenauts Unmasked'' Guide |url=https://www.ign.com/wikis/scribblenauts-unmasked/DC_Characters_and_Objects |access-date=April 21, 2024 |website=IGN}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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Trident is the name of several supervillains appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics.

Publication history

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The Trident Trio first appeared in New Teen Titans #33 (July 1983), and were created by Marv Wolfman and George Pérez. Wolfman later acknowledged that he recycled the idea of different people posing as a single villain from the Brothers Grimm.[1]

Fictional character biography

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Trident is the alter ego of three former H.I.V.E. operatives: weapons designer Prof, enforcer Sammy Jaye, and an unidentified black man and former boxer. They take turns committing robberies, making the public believe that they are a single person. Eventually, Jaye tries to cheat his partners out of profits, after which they kill him before being defeated by the Teen Titans.[2][3]

In Infinite Crisis, Trident joins Alexander Luthor Jr.'s Secret Society of Super Villains.[4]

The name Trident was also used by a Starro-infected Karate Kid.[5]

Powers and abilities

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Trident carries a trident that has three tines: the right shoots fire, the left shoots ice, and the middle releases a blast of devastating force. He can project holograms which make him appear several feet away from where he is standing while concealing his true position.

In other media

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References

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  1. ^ Aushenker, Michael (February 2010). "Brother(s) Grimm". Back Issue! (38). TwoMorrows Publishing: 83.
  2. ^ New Teen Titans #33 (July 1983)
  3. ^ New Teen Titans (vol. 2) #41-42 (March - April 1988)
  4. ^ Teen Titans/Outsiders Secret Files and Origins (October 2005)
  5. ^ Justice League of America (vol. 2) #3 (December 2006)
  6. ^ "Trident Voice - Teen Titans (TV Show)". Behind The Voice Actors. Retrieved April 21, 2024. A green check mark indicates that a role has been confirmed using a screenshot (or collage of screenshots) of a title's list of voice actors and their respective characters found in its credits or other reliable sources of information.
  7. ^ "Teen Titans Go! #54 - Makes You Wonder (Issue)". Comic Vine. Retrieved April 21, 2024.
  8. ^ Eisen, Andrew (October 4, 2013). "DC Characters and Objects - Scribblenauts Unmasked Guide". IGN. Retrieved April 21, 2024.
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