André LeBlanc (DC Comics)

André LeBlanc
Publication information
Publisher	DC Comics
First appearance	Teen Titans #18
Created by	Marv Wolfman Len Wein

André LeBlanc is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. As his name implies ("André LeBlanc" translated from French into English is "Andre The White"), LeBlanc is easily identified by his highly-conspicuous Arctic white outfit.

Publication history

André LeBlanc first appeared in Teen Titans #18 and was created by Marv Wolfman and Len Wein.

Fictional character biography

The self-styled "world's greatest jewel thief", arrogant André LeBlanc made the international most wanted list. André LeBlanc often clashed with the Russian super-hero Leonid Kovar (who was also known as Starfire and later by the name of Red Star). André LeBlanc delighted in evading capture by the young hero. Interpol requested that the Teen Titans team up with Kovar to safeguard the Crown Jewels of Sweden from André LeBlanc. So confident in his abilities, the bragging thief announced his crimes before they were committed. Mutual antagonism spoiled the joint efforts of the American and Soviet champions, until Kovar rescued the Titans from LeBlanc's deathtraps. Kid Flash then returned the favor by saving Kovar from death on the subway tracks, while Robin defeated LeBlanc in hand-to-hand combat.

In other media

Television

• André LeBlanc appeared in Teen Titans, voiced by Dee Bradley Baker. He was briefly seen as a member of the Brotherhood of Evil in "Homecoming" Pt. 2. LeBlanc officially debuted in "For Real" where he robbed a bank thinking that he'd have an opportunity since the Teen Titans were out of town. Instead, he encountered the Titans East team who were watching the town while the Titans were away. He ran away from the bank in an attempt to retreat, but was beaten by Aqualad and subsequently arrested. However, he subsequently escaped and joined the Brotherhood of Evil. He, Adonis, Mammoth and Private H.I.V.E. were going to watch Robin's flash-freezing when Jericho as Cinderblock appeared carrying Pantha, Más, Herald and Beast Boy. They were ambushed as Cinderblock's dazed body fell to floor and Private H.I.V.E. was taken over by Jericho. When trying to flee, Beast Boy's bull form scares him so much that he faints. André LeBlanc returns for the final battle, wielding a grappling hook as a weapon, but was frozen still holding it.
• André LeBlanc appeared in the Batman: The Brave and the Bold episode "Four Star Spectacular!". He was seen in the middle of a robbery and was defeated by Batman.

External links

• André LeBlanc at DC Wiki
• André LeBlanc at Comic Vine