Shvaughn Erin Explained

Shvaughn Erin is a fictional character in the 30th and 31st centuries of the, appearing primarily as a supporting character in the various Legion of Super-Heroes series. A native of the planet Earth, she is a member of the Science Police, the law enforcement arm of the United Planets.

Fictional biography

Original continuity

Shvaughn Erin is an officer of the Science Police who helps the Legion of Super-Heroes battle Mordru, the Khunds, and the Dark Circle during the "Earthwar".^[1] Afterwards, she becomes the Police's liaison to the Legion and enters a relationship with Element Lad.^{[2] [3]}

"Five Years Later"

See main article: The Terra Mosaic. Years later, Shvaughn breaks up with Element Lad.^[4] It is revealed that she is a transgender woman and was originally named Sean Erin.^{[5] [6]}

Post-Zero Hour

In post-Zero Hour continuity, Shvaughn Erin is once again a Science Police officer. During a battle with an Emerald Eye-enthralled Shrinking Violettransports Shvaughn, among others, to the 20th century before they eventually return home.^{[7] [8]}

Notes and References

1. Superboy and the Legion of Super-Heroes #241-245 (July–November 1978)
2. Legion of Super-Heroes (vol. 2) Annual #1 (1982).
3. Legion of Super-Heroes (vol. 2) #298-305 (April–November 1983).
4. Legion of Super-Heroes (vol. 4) #29 (May 1992).
5. Book: Reinhard . Carrielynn . Heroes, Heroines, and Everything in Between: Challenging Gender and Sexuality Stereotypes in Children's Entertainment Media . Olson . Christopher . . 2017 . 9781498539579 . 240.
6. Web site: Cronin . Brian . February 26, 2012 . The Abandoned An' Forsaked - Who's That Element Lad's Dating? . November 29, 2024 . . en.
7. Legion of Super-Heroes (vol. 4) #84-100 (September 1996-January 1998).
8. Web site: Element Lad & Shvaughn Erin . December 22, 2009 . Companik . Chris . GayLeague.com (Internet Archive) . https://web.archive.org/web/20071217093553/http://www.gayleague.com/gay/characters/display.php?id=139 . December 17, 2007.