The Question (Vic Sage) (Post-Crisis)

==Summary==
The Question, real name Vic Sage, is the vigilante protector of Hub City. A great martial artist and investigative reporter, the Question wears a mask made of an experimental material called pseudoderm. Sage is driven by a deeply personal quest for philosophical meaning, which has taken him through objectivism, zen, urban shamanism, and fatalism. Sage has been a member of the Living Assault Weapons and the Black Lantern Corps.
==Powers and Stats==
Tier: 
Name: Vic Sage, Charles Victor Szasz, The Question
Origin: DC Comics
Gender: Male
Age: 30s
Classification: Human, Investigative Journalist, Vigilante
Powers and Abilities: Superhuman Physical Characteristics, Acrobatics, Martial Arts, Weapon Mastery, Enhanced Senses, Stealth Mastery, Regeneration, Social Influencing, Mystical Abilities and Mind Manipulation
Attack Potency: Small Building level+ ( . Comparable to Renee Montoya.)
Speed: Hypersonic+ combat and reaction speed (Can dodge both point-blank and automatic gunfire, , and can deflect and slice bullets midair. Comparable to Lady Shiva.)
Lifting Strength: Superhuman (.)
Striking Strength: Small Building level+
Durability: Small Building level+ (Can tank hits from Lady Shiva, and can survive dynamite and at close proximity. .)
Stamina: Superhuman (Can fight crime for 36 hours straight and survive being buried all the way up to his neck for 74 hours.)
Range: Standard Melee Range, Short to Mid Range with Firearms.
Standard Equipment: 
* Pseudoderm Mask: A mask made out of an experimental substance known as "pseudoderm" that gives the Question the appearance of a man without a face. The mask also serves as another layer of defense and a way to scare or intimidate people. The mask is very difficult to remove without the proper binding agent. It is also lead-lined as countermeasures to x-ray vision, and can also .
* Binary Gas: The Question carries a specialized gas inside his belt to apply and remove his mask. The gas is also helpful for disguises since it can change the color of his suit and hair. Besides these, the gas can also be used as a smokescreen against his enemies, and has psychotropic properties to amplify his senses and increase his mystical powers. Besides the belt, the gas .
* Calling Cards: Question often leaves .
Optional Equipment: 
* Firearms: Although he doesn't always carry firearms, the Question has shown skills and affinity if they are ever available. He has been shown to use semi-automatic pistols, submachine guns, and even with competent marksmanship.
Intelligence: Gifted (Knows many philosophical principles and ideas. Excellent detective who outsmarted the Mikado Killer, Subterraneans, and the Riddler.)
Weaknesses: Lung Cancer (During the events of the 52 series).
Notable Attacks/Techniques:
* Dragon-Style Kung Fu: The Question is trained in martial arts by the famous Richard Dragon. Using what he had learned, the Question is capable of defeating multiple enemies at once (even armed and trained cops), fight superhumans, and be able to kick a car hard enough to move it. He can feel sensations in the air, making it difficult to sneak up on him. He’s also trained well in blocking and ignoring pain and surviving lethal cold temperatures.
** Zen Buddhism: His training with Dragon also granted him mystical abilities that is based around zen principles. He knows a mental technique that can help in healing wounds and broken bones, and a technique called "going inside" that aids in his memory and thinking. He can even communicate with the forests and rivers.
* Urban Shamanism: Later in his adventures, the Question . With it, he can walk in the astral plane, see through walls, see the souls of dead people, and track down people by feeling the city he is in. With focus and the aid of his gas, the Question can also make himself a floating invisible astral form that can hurt and kill his enemies and .
Note: This is Vic Sage before gaining the Black Lantern ring.
==Notable Matchups==
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==References==
* The Question (1987) (including The Question Quarterly and The Question Returns)
* The Question (2004)
* Blue Beetle (1986)
* L.A.W. (Living Assault Weapons)
* Batman/Huntress: Cry For Blood
* Brave And The Bold Presents Green Arrow, The Butcher, And The Question
* 52
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