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H'll Myg
H'll Myg is the name of an ancient deity of Tamaran.
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H'll R'gg
H'll R'gg is the name of an ancient deity of Tamaran.
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Ha-Hacienda
"The Ha-Hacienda" is the name frequently attributed to hideouts and living areas of the Joker, and it is unclear whether it is one specific location or simply what he calls whatever place he's using at the time. The Joker is known to boobytrap his hideouts when he's no longer using them to prevent meddlers. Batman has been shown to have a (supposedly) complete computer database of all of his enemies former hideouts, presumably different incarnations of the Hacienda. During the events of "Emperor Joker" the location was moved to Metropolis, and was used as the Joker's royal throne room.
Ha-Hacienda is a clear pun on "Ha-Ha."
(See Also: Hideout)
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Hantha Trees
Hantha trees are an extinct form of fauna indigenous to the planet, Krypton.
(See Also: Krypton (Earth-One))
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Hard Traveling Heroes
This is an informal phrase used to describe Green Arrow (Oliver Queen), Green Lantern (Hal Jordan), Black Canary (Dinah Laurel Lance) and former Guardian Appa Ali Apsa during a time period when they traveled across the country trying to find the "real" America.
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Hatred
Hatred represents one of the Seven Deadly Enemies of Man. A statue embodying the human characteristic of hatred can be found inside the Rock of Eternity.
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Hatuar
Hatuar is a compound found on the planet Krypton made up of magnesium, silicon and oxygen. It is named after the former slave, Hatu-El, whose discovery of Hatuar helped turn the tide of battle between Krypton and the alien conquerors known as the Vrangs.
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Henchman
(also referred to as Henchwoman or Henchperson) A Henchman is an underling of a more powerful criminal mastermind or super-villain. Henchmen are typically dim-witted individuals with poor fighting skills, though most will arm themselves with conventional weaponry such as a gun or a knife. In the Golden Age era, a sap was a popular weapon of choice for many henchmen. In recent years, the term has bred a neologism known as "Hench", which is an acting verb used to describe the actions of a Henchman. Dylan Battles is one of the more well known henchmen, having "henched" for notorious Gotham City criminals such as Two-Face, Black Mask and Mister Freeze. Currently, Dylan has committed his "henching" skills to the service of Kate Spencer, the Manhunter.
(See Also: Appearances of Henchmen)
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Hewitt Industries Bill
This was a controversial piece of legislation that would have enabled industrialist Henry Hewitt to monopolize the energy research industry. He kidnapped Lorraine Reilly in an effort to blackmail her father, Walter Reilly into voting in favor of this bill.
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Hideout
A hideout is any nondescript locale where criminals or super-villains congregate to conduct their schemes. A hideout is smaller and more mundane than an actual headquarters, and they are usually found in emptied warehouses, closed down factories or abandoned apartment complexes. It is not uncommon for many hideouts to include a skylight on the roof. Although not particularly useful for criminals, it provides a perfect avenue for super-heroes to make a grand entrance by crashing down through the skylight to face their opponents.
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Honor Guard
The Honor Guard (also referred to as Honor Lantern) is a military title within the ranks of the Green Lantern Corps. It is awarded to those who distinguish themselves through meritous acts of valor and bravery. Members of the Honor Guard outrank regular Green Lantern Corps officers and rookies and are usually afforded more latitude in terms of how they interpret their obligations to the Corps. This does not mean that they have the authority to question or disobey the orders of superior officers or the Guardians of the Universe. Guy Gardner and Kyle Rayner are two examples of Green Lanterns who have risen to the ranks of the Honor Guard.
(See Also: Green Lantern Corps)
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Honor Wings
The Honor Wings are one of the highest platitudes bestowed upon a member of the Thanagarian police force. In recognition of meritorious service, an officer receives a pair of ceremonial wings which are clipped to the sides of his helmet. Only the High Mor of Thanagar can award an officer with the Honor Wings. Katar Hol was an officer for many years before he finally acquired his wings. Before him, only other Thanagarian had ever received such a high honor.
(See Also: Brave and the Bold #42)
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Horned Rock Clinger
A Horned Rock Clinger is an animal native to the planet Thanagar. One of Byth Rok's allies once consumed a Changeling Pill which enabled him to assume the shape of a Horned Rock Clinger. Hawkman fought the criminal and was able to defeat him in this form by slamming him against the ceiling of a cavern near the Sea of Scythia.
(See Also: Brave and the Bold #42)
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Horu-Kanu
In Pre-Crisis Earth-One continuity, Horu-Kanu was a deadly form of Kryptonian martial arts. It is a favored fighting form of Phantom Zone criminal, Faora Hu-Ul. The Silver Age Lois Lane is the only Earth human trained in this style of combat.
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Hovercraft
Also referred to as a hover-car or hover-flier, a hovercraft is a vehicle capable of atmospheric travel. Nearly all hovercrafts possess vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) capabilities and are usually powered by either nuclear or electromagnetic propulsion units. Most hovercrafts have a maximum surface ceiling of anywhere between 1,500-2,000 ft (a metropolitan city skyline), though some are capable of reaching a greater apogee. On 21st century Earth, there are a few organizations and government agencies that possess hovercraft technology such as Project Cadmus, but by and large, the general public does not have access to such advanced technology. Hovercrafts are available in a variety of models, with varying levels of acceleration and velocity. Hovercrafts are commonly found in futuristic environments such as alien planets or the 31st century era of the Legion of Super-Heroes.
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Humanoid
A humanoid is a being from another world or reality who is alien in origin but possesses physical characteristics commonly attributed to Earth humans. Sinestro of Korugar is an example of a humanoid.
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Hy'tt
Hy'tt is a species of flower indigenous to the destroyed planet, Tamaran. Starfire keeps Hy'tt blossoms in her garden at Titans Tower.
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Hyper-Ray
In Silver Age continuity, the Hyper-Ray was a device used by Brainiac to shrink entire cities so that they could be fitted inside of large bottles, ready for transport. He used the Hyper-Ray to miniaturize the lost Kryptonian city of Kandor.
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Hypno-Pollen
Hypno-Pollen is an airborne chemical used by the alien Queen Bee. Upon physical contact, her Hypno-Pollen weakens the will of its target. If it is inhaled, the subject loses all capacity for independent thought and becomes a drone. The Queen Bee's drones share a hive consciousness and are completely subservient to her commands.
(See Also: Drone)
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