Eclipso (Bruce Gordon) is a DC Comics supervillain who became host to the Heart of Darkness, a black diamond containing the Angel of Wrath. He has been a major antagonist for the Justice Society of America and the Shadowpact, with a history spanning over five decades of comic appearances.
Eclipso first appears in House of Secrets #61, created by Bob Haney and Lee Elias. Bruce Gordon is introduced as a scientist who becomes possessed by the evil entity Eclipso after touching the Black Diamond. #Eclipso #DCComics #FirstAppearance
In Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #65, Eclipso fights Superman for the first time. #Eclipso #Superman #Comics
Batman #245 expands on Eclipso's origin, revealing the Black Diamond's connection to the dark side of the moon and the entity's desire for vengeance. #Eclipso #Batman #Comics
Eclipso appears in multiple DC titles, including 'The Brave and the Bold' and 'World's Finest'. #Eclipso #BronzeAge #Comics
Eclipso battles the Justice Society of America in All-Star Squadron #10, marking his first encounter with a superhero team. #Eclipso #JSA #AllStarSquadron
In DC Comics Presents #47, Bruce Gordon, struggling with his Eclipso persona, seeks help from the Justice League. #Eclipso #JusticeLeague #Comics
The entity is further defined as a dark angel in 'Swamp Thing' #56. #Eclipso #SwampThing #DarkAngel
A 13-issue limited series 'Eclipso' begins, delving into Bruce Gordon's psychological struggle and the entity's threat. #Eclipso #Comics
In Eclipso #1 (1992 series), Eclipso gains the ability to possess multiple people, leading to a mass possession storyline. #Eclipso #Comics
The crossover event 'Eclipso: The Darkness Within' erupts, involving multiple DC heroes as Eclipso possesses them. #Eclipso #DarknessWithin #Crossover
In Eclipso #13, Bruce Gordon attempts to exorcise the Eclipso entity with the help of the Phantom Stranger. #Eclipso #PhantomStranger #Comics
In a crossover, Eclipso briefly possesses the Spectre. #Eclipso #Spectre #Crossover
Eclipso briefly joins the Injustice Society during the JSA storyline 'The Justice Society Returns'. #Eclipso #InjusticeSociety #JSA
In JSA #5, Eclipso is revealed to be one of the 'Darklords' from the ancient world, a fallen angel of wrath. #Eclipso #JSA #AngelOfWrath
In Eclipso #1 (2000 series), Bruce Gordon's estranged daughter, Megan, becomes an ally. #Eclipso #Family
The Black Diamond's true origin as the 'Heart of Darkness' is revealed in JSA #15, linking it to the Starheart. #Eclipso #HeartOfDarkness #JSA
The Black Diamond is revealed to be the heart of the first fallen angel in 'JSA' #30. #Eclipso #JSA #FallenAngel
In JSA #26, Eclipso briefly possesses the Shade, using his shadow powers. #Eclipso #JSA #Shade
During the 'Princes of Darkness' arc in JSA #41, Eclipso kills the Creeper. #Eclipso #JSA #Creeper
Eclipso appears in 'Day of Vengeance', a lead-in to Infinite Crisis, where he battles the Shadowpact. #Eclipso #DayOfVengeance #InfiniteCrisis
Eclipso is a minor antagonist in 'Infinite Crisis', attacking a town full of heroes. #Eclipso #InfiniteCrisis #Comics
In the 'Shadowpact' series, the magical team defeats Eclipso and imprisons him. #Eclipso #Shadowpact #Magic
Eclipso is exiled to the prison planet in 'Salvation Run', escaping later. #Eclipso #SalvationRun #Comics
Bruce Gordon is killed by Eclipso in 'Justice Society of America' #15, but later resurrected. #Eclipso #JSA #Resurrection
Eclipso joins the Lightning Division in 'Final Crisis'. #Eclipso #FinalCrisis #Comics
In 'Blackest Night', Eclipso is targeted by a Black Lantern ring, revealing his connection to the emotional spectrum. #Eclipso #BlackestNight #Comics
Eclipso appears in 'Brightest Day', attempting to corrupt the Starheart. #Eclipso #BrightestDay #Comics
In the New 52, Eclipso's origin is rebooted, tying him to the First of the Fallen. #Eclipso #New52 #Reboot
Eclipso joins the 'Justice League Dark' series as a primary villain during the 'The Books of Magic' arc. #Eclipso #JusticeLeagueDark #Comics
In 'Phantom Stranger' #0, Eclipso temporarily possesses the Phantom Stranger. #Eclipso #PhantomStranger #Comics
Eclipso is revealed as a member of the Trinity of Sin in 'Trinity of Sin' #1. #Eclipso #TrinityOfSin #Comics
Eclipso appears in the 'Forever Evil' tie-in 'Justice League: The Dark', fighting the Crime Syndicate. #Eclipso #ForeverEvil #Comics
In 'Eclipso: The Darkness of the Heart', Bruce Gordon fully merges with the entity, becoming a true villain. #Eclipso #Transformation
Eclipso appears in the 'DC Rebirth' relaunch, teased as a future threat. #Eclipso #DCReebirth #Comics
Eclipso battles the resurrected Justice Society in 'DC Universe: Rebirth' one-shots. #Eclipso #Rebirth #JSA
Eclipso appears in 'Dark Nights: Death Metal', serving the Batman Who Laughs. #Eclipso #DeathMetal #Comics
In 'The Unexpected' #1, the Black Diamond is shattered, releasing Eclipso's spirit. #Eclipso #HeartOfDarkness
During the 'Year of the Villain' event, Eclipso briefly possesses Superman in 'Superman' #32. #Eclipso #Superman #YearOfTheVillain
Eclipso appears in 'Future State: Justice League' as a member of the League of Doom. #Eclipso #FutureState #Comics
In 'Infinite Frontier' #0, Eclipso is revealed as a key player in the new multiverse. #Eclipso #InfiniteFrontier #Multiverse
Eclipso appears in the animated series 'Justice League Infinity' comic adaptation. #Eclipso #JusticeLeagueInfinity #Animated
Eclipso battles the new JSA in 'The New Golden Age' one-shot, setting up future storylines. #Eclipso #JSA #NewGoldenAge
In 'Eclipso' #1 (2023), Bruce Gordon tries to separate from the entity but fails. #Eclipso #Redemption
Eclipso becomes a member of the Dark Army in the 'Absolute Power' event. #Eclipso #AbsolutePower #Comics