The Shade (Stargirl)

Richard Swift, known as The Shade, is a character in The CW and DC Universe series, Stargirl. He is a former member of the Injustice society of America and the museum curator of the JSA Museum. 
Ten years ago, during the ISA's attack on the JSA headquarters, it was apparent that the Shade killed Dr. Mid-Nite. However, it was revealed that the Shade had a genuine friendship with Charles McNider and that he trapped him in the Shadowlands to protect him. After betraying Jordan Mahkent, Richard came into conflict with the younger generation of the JSA. However he formed an unlikely friendship with Barbara Whitmore, who reminds him of his late sister, and joined the JSA in their fight against Eclipso. After forming a connection with Jennie-Lynn Hayden and Todd Rice, he becomes a mentor to the younger generation of heroes.
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