What is Ares (DC Comics)?
'''Ares''' (also sometimes '''Mars''') is a [[fictional character|fictional]] [[supervillain]] appearing in [[comic book]]s published by [[DC Comics]]. Based on the [[Greek mythology|Greek mythological figure]] [[Ares|of the same name]], he is the [[war god|Greek god of war]] and serves as a major adversary of the [[superhero]] [[Wonder Woman]] within the [[DC Universe]]. == Fictional character biography == An immortal being who draws his power from belief and conflict, Ares was worshipped by many on Earth as a god of Olympus. Eventually, that belief waned and the gods stepped back from regularly interfering with humanity. But, centuries later, Ares returned to encourage war through his manipulation of mortals. == Powers and abilities == He can shapeshift into any form he wishes and can teleport himself and others. At one time, he was also recognized as the Death God of the Greek Pantheon, having control over the dead and able to resurrect and command a whole army of undead from the Underworld to do his will, and then send them back whenever he wished. == In other media == The character has appeared in various forms of media. [[Alfred Molina]] voiced him in the 2009 [[direct-to-video]] [[animated]] movie ''[[Wonder Woman (2009 movie)|Wonder Woman]]''. Ares later made his live-action debut in the 2017 movie ''[[Wonder Woman (2017 movie)|Wonder Woman]]'' and ''[[Zack Snyder's Justice League]]'' (2021), where he is portrayed by English actor [[David Thewlis]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/scottmendelson/2015/11/21/gal-gadot-releases-first-wonder-woman-image-while-warner-bros-announces-the-cast/#2715e4857a0b7d1d62493b79|title=Gal Gadot Releases First 'Wonder Woman' Image While Warner Bros. Announces The Cast|first=Scott|last=Mendelson|publisher=Forbes}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2017/02/19/wonder-woman-harry-potter-actor-david-thewlis-reportedly-cast-as-villain-ares|title=Wonder Woman: Harry Potter Actor David Thewlis Reportedly Cast as Villain Ares|first=Alex|last=Osb