Arriving on Earth and losing her memory[]
After arriving on Earth, she anglicized her name and went undercover, using the identity "Kory Anders," purported to be a California native and chose a rather unique attire. In late 2016, she visited Saint Paul's Convent, hoping to find Rachel but failed.[14] She also started a series of updates regarding her ongoing investigation on Rachel Roth, the latter of which was recorded on November 6, 2017.
A year later, Kory started to operate in Vienna, Austria, at the service of Konstantin Kovar, a shady man and crime lord. Kory pretended to work closely with him in order to find the whereabouts of Rachel. Also, with his assistance, she could afford to own the entire top floor at the Hotel Das Alpen. During this time she committed many ruthless acts, often torturing men to get information out of them.
One day, she was apparently exposed by Kovar's men and woke up in the aftermath of a fatal car accident, being the only survivor, but with no memory of who she was. Afterward, she was randomly pursued by armed men and luckily escaped to a service station where she went through her belongings and found an ID and a card for Hotel Das Alpen. Returning to the hotel, Kory was greeted by an employee named Lena, who Kory ultimately asked for coffee before retiring to her room. While there, she found a tied-up man, who she forced to reveal the name of their employer, Konstantin. As he broke free and fought back, Kory overpowered him with wondrous strength and killed him by snapping his neck, leaving her perplexed. Kory headed for the Das Schäman, where she wandered behind the scenes to meet with Konstantin. He aggressively questioned her betrayal but she admitted to not remembering anything. He professed his love to her, to which she coldly admitted never feeling the same way. Kovar pulled out his gun and shot at Kory, but before the bullet could hit her, she involuntarily blasted fire from her hands, charring all three men in the room, before reclaiming the unscathed photograph of Rachel.[1]
Meeting Rachel, Dick, and Gar[]
Kory eventually found herself back in the USA, investigating the Roth residence in Traverse City, Michigan. She found old photos, before being interrupted by police officers. She pretended to be an FBI agent but ultimately incapacitated them, escaping with a single photo. Eventually, Kory traced Rachel in Coolville, Ohio, where she encountered Nuclear Dad and burned him alive before rescuing Rachel. In the process, Kory questioned Rachel if she knew who she was. Unfortunately, Rachel denied but Kory still rescued her from her captors.
Driving elsewhere, she explained to Rachel that she could not remember anything but hoped that Rachel would be the key to figuring out who she is. They made a quick stop at Bulldog's Diner for food, where Kory physically dealt with an unruly patron, Travis. Next, Kory took Rachel to Saint Paul's Convent in Covington. The head nun met them at the door, recognizing both of the girls. She welcomed them, explaining that Kory had been there the previous year, while Rachel had been there as a baby with her mother. While Rachel checked out her old room, Kory asked about some keys she had found, which the nun mentioned a roller rink nearby. Rachel and Kory headed there next and Kory found yet another key, identifying it for a storage facility in the area. The duo was intercepted by Dick Grayson, who Kory recognized as being the one having been mentioned by Rachel. They headed back to the convent and while Dick and Rachel had a talk, Kory stole Dick's car and headed to the storage facility. She found documents and tapes as well as text in an otherworldly language she could surprisingly understand. She was soon joined by Dick, who was intrigued by her research, but they were interrupted by a massive explosion, which came from the convent nearby. Running back outside, they noticed smoke billowing in the distance, as well as a flock of ravens flying overhead.[14]
Kory, along with Dick, headed back to the orphanage where they found half of it blown up, along with the head nun injured. She explained that Rachel had escaped despite them trying their best to keep her safe. She was then taken to the Covington Police Department, while she waited in the car for Dick to get information on Rachel's whereabouts. After attaining the name and address of a man, Kory was driven to the reporter's location. Upon arrival, Dick began to interrogate the suspect, but when he refused to talk to another cop, Dick barged into his house and began beating him. After Kory noticed the man's young son, she restrained Dick. Once Dick left, the man gave Kory the only possible location of Rachel he could think of, the Caulder house on Danny Street. Apologizing for Dick's hostility, she offered the man money before being ordered to leave. Once they reached their next location, they ran into three of its occupants. They eventually found Rachel and saw Dick calming her down from a demonic rage. Shortly following, the group left, joined by Garfield Logan.[15]
Forming an alliance[]
After Dick traded his Porsche for a minivan, they made their way to the Do-Si-Do Motel, where they hoped to lay low. Deciding that they needed to understand how to work better together, they found an old building where they could demonstrate their abilities. However, while Rachel's powers got a little out of control, Kory saved the group by firing a blast of fire at her darkness. Later that night, Kory got the chance to know Dick a little better and the two bonded. She went to the liquor store and brought a bottle of tequila visited Dick's hotel room. Determined to get him to open up, they both eventually made love. However, he remained guarded despite this. Returning to her room where Rachel was, Kory was ambushed by Nuclear Biff and Nuclear Sis, and forcibly knocked them downstairs. Taking the fight outside, Kory was eventually incapacitated by Nuclear Stepdad. She regained consciousness, seeing everyone pull all of their strengths together and easily overpower the Nuclear family. Shortly afterward, they were tied up and interrogated. Failing to get answers out of them for the time being, Kory was prompted to kill them but was forbidden by Dick. After Dick left to go find their boss, Doctor Adamson, Kory returned to the room to find the family's heads blown off, primarily fearing that Dick would suspect it was her.[3]
Kory eventually received a call from Dick, having taken Doctor Adamson. He had Kory and company meet him at a safe house, where they met Jason Todd. After Dick left, Kory looked after Adamson, who was unconscious. She woke him, attempting to get him to speak, but he refused to speak to anyone but Rachel.[16] After Rachel and Gar seemingly ran away, Kory and Dick chased after them. Following them to a location known as Agnews Asylum, they were cornered by a group known as The Organization. They were eventually captured and Kory was kept in a dark, isolated room where she attempted to break free. She unwisely used her solar-based powers until they were completely depleted and she was knocked unconscious by a gas. The doctors transported her body to a separate room, where they bounded her to an operating table and performed live operations to test her limitations. Before things could become too grave, such as having her finger cut off, she was rescued by Dick, Rachel, and Gar. Once the group escaped alongside Rachel's mother, Kory blew up the asylum.[17]
Regaining her memories[]
Startled awake from nightmares about her traumatic experience at the asylum, Kory was told by Dick that she was mumbling in her sleep. Questioning if there was anything revealed about her, she was told otherwise. Realizing that Dick had his belongings packed, he confirmed her suspicions that he would be leaving due to something personal.
She was eventually left in charge to look after the rest of the group while taking a train to Angela's home in Ohio. Suddenly, in the midst of their travels, Kory was bombarded by unclear flashbacks and memories. Meanwhile, a strange man kept looking in her direction, causing her to grow extremely suspicious of him. Following him to a separate cart, she tried to get information by threatening him but failed. Shortly afterward, the train made a prolonged stop and Kory gathered her friends to get off the train. Soon, Kory was pursued by the FBI and caused a massive explosion in order to devise an escape. She ran into her group in a stolen truck and drove the rest of the way to Killdeer, Ohio. Upon her arrival, she confessed to Rachel that she struggled to understand her intrusive memories. Rachel offered to help heal her mind to see if it could help her regain her memories. Seeming ineffective at first, Kory's memories came flooding back, reminding her that her true task was not to protect Rachel, but to kill her. Becoming enraged, she grabbed Rachel by the throat.[2]
She was momentarily stopped by Gar, but ended up grabbing him instead and threw him into Dick as soon as he entered the home. Seconds away from setting Rachel ablaze, she was restrained and subdued by Donna Troy's lasso. After she was knocked unconscious, she came to shortly afterward with no memory of what just happened. Distraught, she left the home and took off in their recently acquired truck, still being haunted by more memories.
With Dick and Donna on her tail, she approached a warehouse where she claimed the puzzling memories were leading her. She entered the warehouse and was surprised to find her spaceship, X'Hal. She welcomed Dick and Donna to follow her inside and enlightened them on Tamaran and her mission to stop Trigon. Flipping through the pages of an ancient manuscript on her ship, Donna informed that Angela might willingly be playing a significant part in fulfilling Trigon's prophecy. While on their way back to the home to try and stop her, Kory changed into her stealth suit. However, a blackout occurred, cutting off the power of the vehicle. They all continued on foot and reached an empty location where the house formerly was. Realizing that the house was just cloaked in an invisible field, Dick was the first to run through. As Kory and Donna attempted to follow, the field deflected them and prevented them from entering.[10]
New friends and old ones[]
Kory continuously tried to get through the barrier by ineffectively unleashing her power, however, she was stopped by Donna who warned her of wasting her strength. Interrupting their brief quarrel, Jason, accompanied by Hank Hall and Dawn Granger, showed up to their location. Both Kory and Donna were informed that Rachel contacted them through their dreams. In return, Kory briefed them on Trigon and his plan to potentially harm Rachel and countless planets.
As time went on, the barrier was mysteriously opened and Kory was the last to enter. Unknowingly, as she entered the house, she also entered an illusion. When Rachel and Gar suddenly appeared, Rachel ran into her arms but motivated Kory to kill her, implying that it would all end with her death. With some hesitance, Kory proceeded to strangle Rachel while incapacitating Gar in the process. Apologizing, Kory unleashed her flames and reduced Rachel to ash within seconds before she crumbled in front of her. Like Kory, everyone else ultimately gave into Trigon's darkness, cornering Rachel and Gar, and beating up the latter. Trigon finally claimed Rachel's heart, regaining his true form and exiting outside to enact his plan.
Mindlessly, Kory and the rest waited as Trigon began to corrupt earth. Once Rachel eventually regained control and defeated Trigon, the impact from the battle knocked Kory off her feet, having her awaken on the porch of the Roth residence. During the departure of the team, Kory was offered the chance to leave with Dick and the kids but she respectfully declined, wanting to venture elsewhere. She gave her farewell, leaving with Donna, Hank, and Dawn.[8]
Contrary to their first impression of one another, Kory and Donna grew close over time and began operating as a vigilante team in Chicago. Having just picked up a box of donuts in an entirely new getup, Kory approached a surveillance van with Donna sitting inside. Following up on intel, both were on the lookout for a criminal named Shimmer and, meanwhile, Donna grew impatient of waiting around, but Kory insisted otherwise. While stating that impatience did not pay off on Tamaran, she implied her keen interest on Earth and its people. To Donna's annoyance, Kory endlessly listened to '70s music as time went on. Getting nowhere, they eventually called it quits and exited the van. However, they ran into Shimmer on the streets. Due to her being non-cooperative, a battle broke out between them and Shimmer was easily apprehended. When the FBI and police arrived, Kory was fascinated by an officer's uniform while the arrest took place. Planning to reward themselves with tacos, Kory stepped away from Donna and encountered Faddei, an old flame. Unhappy to see him, she is debilitated when her guard is lowered and carried her off elsewhere.[12]
Regaining consciousness, Kory found herself in a hotel room with Faddei and her hands bound. Attempting a surprise attack, she failed due to her powers being inhibited by the cuffs. Voicing that it was what he expected, Kory demanded to be released, but before he could do that, she was shown a message that stated she needed to accept her role as royalty or else more consequential threats would track her down. Again, she demanded that he removed her cuffs, to which he obediently did. Eventually, Kory's personal belongings were returned back to her during dinner and she left the room to return Donna's phone call. When asked on her whereabouts, Kory told Donna that she ran into an old friend, but when Kory was informed about the escape of Arthur Light, Kory asked if she was needed. However, she was told that things were under control and that Rachel missed her. Kory returned to the hotel room and caught up with Faddei, questioning who sent him. He mentioned her sister Blackfire and said that he volunteered only after Kory cited her romantic past with Faddei.
While walking the streets of the city, Kory expressed to Faddei that she found Earth liberating, stating that it was nothing like living as royalty on Tamaran because she could make her own decisions. While walking past a jewelry store, their eyes met a necklace that seemed "fit" for royalty. For amusem*nt, Faddei broke the window and took the necklace for her and both of them fled from the scene. During the drive, Kory and Faddei recalled their romantic history with one another. Bringing Kory near tears, she acknowledged that his return without her could mean a death sentence, ultimately putting her in a difficult situation. Making the decision to return home, Kory took Faddei to where X'Hal was located. Shortly afterward, Kory received a call from Rachel. As she spoke to her, Rachel confessed that she was having a hard time with her powers and had no one else to turn to for support. Once she realized the seriousness of the situation, Kory decided at the last moment to return to Rachel. After getting off the phone, Kory directed Faddei to her ship and allowed him to step on first before locking him in. Despite his warnings, Kory still left.[7]
Arriving at Titans Tower[]
Kory kept her word and drove to the airport in Chicago to take a plane to San Francisco. When she arrived at the tower, she was welcomed by Rachel and was casually informed that Jason was missing and that the rest of the Titans had gone to search for him. Among other things, Kory was told of Rachel's uncontrollable power, being shown self-inflicted wounds. She tried to reassure Rachel by relating to her situation--noting that her bracelets are meant to keep her and other Tameranean's power moderated. She explained that no one was born evil and that Rachel can pave her own destiny with the choices she makes.
After some time, the rest of the Titans returned and Kory followed up on Jason. Led to another part of the tower to have a confidential discussion, Kory was enlightened about Deathstroke and his relation to Rose Wilson. At some point, Hank suggested trading Rose for Jason, but Kory strongly advised against it and insisted they think like a team. However, Rose tried to escape after overhearing them. After she was chased down, Kory and the team witnessed her being mortally wounded by Rachel's provoked power. Despite Kory's attempt to console her, she was shunned. Kory then proceeded to get answers out of Donna but all she implied was bad history. Understanding the situation, Kory told Donna about her personal encounter with Faddei and confessed to Donna about her status as royalty. Over time, Dick summoned them all to discuss a plan to ambush Deathstroke. When Kory and Dick get the chance to be alone, he questioned if she was there to stay permanently, following up with a compliment of her being a leader. He opened up about why he moved to San Francisco with the Titans and Garth's death. Lastly, she was told that her help would be needed.
While the team did not realize that Dick secretly planned to face Deathstroke on his own, Kory closely followed Dick and stopped Deathstroke from harming Jason, who was handcuffed to a scaffolding rigged with explosives. Eventually, a battle commenced between them. Kory deflected bullets with her powers and fought Deathstroke on her own so Dick could rescue Jason. However, Kory was repelled by an explosion and was stunned. As Deathstroke prepared for a finishing strike, she was saved by Dick, giving her time to recover and retaliate. Deathstroke then threw a flash bang, giving him time to press the trigger and set off the explosives. Kory, fearfully, watched from afar as Jason managed to grab Dick's hand but slip from his grip.[18] Fortunately, Jason was caught by Conner. Kory and Dick went to the ground to meet up with Jason, but Conner was shot with Kryptonite bullets just before they got there.[19]
Kory took Conner to Titans Tower and placed him in a bed to be treated, but she could not seem to inject an IV into his arm due to his skin being impenetrable. Not knowing what he was shot with, Kory was unable to treat him. At one point, Conner woke up and grabbed Kory's wrist blurting out Kryptonian words. Failing to break free, she protested back in his language, which prompted him to let go. Conner suddenly became unconscious again, whispering for Eve, which Dawn noticed. Later, Eve arrived at the tower, having been led by Krypto. Gar was hesitant to let her in, but Kory recognized the name, and allowed her to enter. Eve told Kory that the only way to heal Conner would be to give him radiation equal to the sun's. With help from Rachel, Kory used her own abilities to give Conner the necessary radiation. After this was done, Conner suddenly recovered and was happy to see Eve again.
Queen Blackfire[]
Later, Kory followed sounds of commotion coming from another part of the tower and noticed a predicament with the Titans and Jason, who left.[20] Afterward, Jason appeared with Dick, who confessed his dark past involving the death of Jericho. After nearly everyone walked out on him, Kory got an important message from Faddei, who managed to escape from X'Hal. Kory met up with Faddei to discuss important matters involving her sister, Blackfire, who now wore the crown and terminated her entire court. Since her ship was no longer operational, they journeyed to locate to Faddei's ship.
Making a quick stop for lunch at a small diner, Kory thought Faddei was acting peculiar. The pair exchanged words about Blackfire, who Faddei suddenly seemed to show sympathy for. They got back on the road and Faddei's ship was located out in the middle of an isolated area. Using this moment as her chance, Kory addressed him as Blackfire, now aware of a mind-controlling device she used on him. Faddei, who struggled to regain control, begged to be killed as an act of mercy since the mind-control would most likely be fatal. Hesitant, Kory burned him to ash and a projected transmission of Blackfire stood in his place. The two quarreled and Blackfire revealed that she was now ruling Tamaran on her own terms. Once the transmission ended, Faddei's ship blew up. Kory jumped into Faddei's car and drove off.[13]
Hopelessness at Elko's Diner[]
Drunk at an arcade, Kory was having hallucinations of flying back to Tamaran while on an arcade ride. A young girl, however, snapped her out of it, telling Kory that she needed to straighten out her prioritizes. Moments later, Kory was getting intimate with a random man who just so happened to be a psychiatrist. He informed her that she may be having a manic episode due to her signs of risky and impulsive behavior, ultimately seeking escapism by using him as a transitional object. Feeling exposed, Kory somewhat confessed to him that having amnesia was the first time she was not obsessed with her destiny and that it allowed her to discover new things such as friendship, love, and freedom but now, felt as though she had nothing. Kory then requested that the stranger leave and she be left alone. Drawn to a loud static from the television, it suddenly cut to a commercial for a diner called Elko's Diner in Nevada. Kory, stared ominously at the television as the commercial looped.
When Kory got to Elko's Diner, the first thing Kory ordered was jelly donuts. The cook respectfully told her that they do not serve donuts. As they went back and forth over the jelly donuts, Kory became so frustrated that she slammed her hand on the counter bell, unintentionally melting it. The cook, and Kory herself, was stunned and frightened by the reaction and the cook ran off to make her the donuts. Surprised by the arrival of Rachel, Dawn, and Donna she was even more perplexed when Bruce Wayne showed up next. Kory and the others are informed that Dick was imprisoned and when it was time to finally depart, Donna and Dawn decided they were going to rescue Gar and Conner, ignoring Rachel's pleads to help Dick. Leaving Kory with no choice but to help Dick, she grabbed Rachel and went to search for him.
Once they reached the prison, they incapacitated the security guards and located Dick's cell. When Kory tried to knock open the cell doors, her abilities gave her difficulties and she was unsuccessful. During her second attempt, she successfully knocked the door down. Entering the cell, Dick was nowhere to be found and left writing on the wall that stated, "Jericho is alive."[21]
Unexplained power loss and saving Gar[]
Making a quick pit stop at a gas station, Kory appeared to be having more trouble using her abilities for unexplained reasons, despite it being part of her physiology. When Rachel reappeared, Kory was asked if she was upset at someone, in which Kory sarcastically replied by telling her that she was thrilled by having to search for someone who does not want to be. Back in the car, Kory was informed via text message that something happened to Gar. Telling Rachel that they were going back to San Francisco, Kory replied to Rachel's inquiries, remarking that someone needed to make adult decisions instead of going by dreams an "intergalactic space witch" had. Offended, Rachel threw some insults back and mispronounced Tamaran, prompting Kory to correct her. Now on the verge of tears, Kory told Rachel that it was not her fault and that she was agitated and that it was because she no longer felt like she was in control of her life. After she was reassured and given some empowering words by Rachel, they both apologized to one another and Rachel agreed that it would be best to go to San Francisco. Kory apologized a final time for failing to save Dick and explained that she believed Dick would find his way back.[22]
Kory and Rachel met Donna and Dawn at the tower and told them about what they found in Dick's cell. Kory and the others were enlightened about Cadmus labs and are shown a map of the interior. She was told that that Rachel and her are all the fire power they need, with Kory unfortunately revealing that her powers have mysteriously vanished. Suddenly, they get a notification about a disturbance at Golden Gate Park where people were getting attacked by a wild animal. While on their way to the scene, they are ambushed by Deathstroke, who was armed with a machine gun. Kory attempted to stop the fire power but gets painfully shot in the arm. Thankfully, Dick arrived just in time, in a new suit, and distracted Deathstroke. Rachel took the opportunity to heal Kory's arm, telling her that she has never seen Kory bleed and did not think she could. Seconds later, Kory's wound was fully healed, leaving Kory obviously satisfied and proud of Rachel's growing power.
Kory, Donna, Dawn and Rachel made it to Golden Gate Park and interrupted a confrontation between Gar and Conner, who were both under Cadmus' control. Very hesitant to engage, Kory fearlessly grabbed Conner's attention. Donna eventually fought with Conner but she was eventually repelled and knocked out. Kory proceeded to step up but her punches were useless, only causing her to be grabbed by the throat. Hank surprisingly, stepped in to help but ended up being grabbed as well. Just before Conner could use his heat vision, Dawn deflected it back at Conner, allowing him to drop both Kory and Hank.
Minutes later, after Gar and Conner were freed from Cadmus' control, Kory sought out Mercy and knocked her unconscious with a single punch. Unfortunately in the midst of the battle, Donna was electrocuted to death. Her body was brought to the tower and they all arranged and attended her funeral. In remembrance of her, the team had a dinner to honor her. While there, Kory thanked Bruce for bringing them together at Elko's Diner but Bruce revealed having no recollection of being at being there, which only made things more confusing. This only left Dawn and Kory with the belief that Rachel somehow had something to do with it. Suddenly, Gar informed the team that there were cops and a bomb squad at the Mission District because of a disturbance. Despite having no powers, Kory still joined the team to deal with the threat.[23]
Fighting Subject 13 and Donna's death[]
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Jason's death and move to Gotham[]
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Reunion with Blackfire[]
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Out with the old, in with the new[]
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Arrival in Metropolis[]
Just a few days after restoring life to the city of Gotham, Kory with her fellow Titans took time to enjoy themselves at a bowling alley, and Kory took a moment to appreciate all she has with the Titans to Dick, saying how it was almost gone just a few days earlier. Their fun was interrupted by a call from Bruce Wayne and Kory was among those who complained about the prospect of going back to Gotham at all, let alone so soon. Dick informed them that Conner's father, Clark Kent, hopes to meet him and a meeting had been arranged for the following morning, so the Titans quickly leave. They arrive on time at S.T.A.R. Labs in Metropolis and are greeted by the Director of Special Projects, Dr. Fitzmartin and the Director of Applied Sciences Dr. Espenson. Kory was informed by Dr.Espenson that she had only accessed around 8% of her estimated power output and was cautioned on exerting herself or accessing the rest too quickly. As she and her fellow Titans are leaving Metropolis Conner receives a message from Lex Luthor requesting they meet, and she and Dick discuss their concerns about this with him, both of them wary of letting Lex near Conner. Ahead of Conner's meeting with Lex, Kory fights her way as Starfire into LexCorp to speak to Lex herself. He offers her food and a drink, of which she only accepts the latter, and questions him on his motives with Conner. He assures her his intentions with Conner are benevolent but Kory remains skeptical and releases a bug created by Bruce Wayne to hack into Lex's servers. She and Dick meet up with Conner, Rachel and Gar afterwards at the Daily Planet to inform Conner that Lex is dying and caution him that it is likely Lex intends to use Conner as a cure for his terminal Kryptonite poisoning. Reluctantly Kory respects Conner's wishes to meet up with Lex Luthor, but expresses to Dick later that she hates Lex. She and the other Titans comfort Rachel as she begins choking, screaming and writhing, and she shares a concerned look with Dick when Rachel appears not to remember what happened.
Clearing Conner's name[]
Kory, along with Dick, visits Conner at Metropolis Detention Center after he is arrested in connection with the death of Lex Luthor, whom had died mysteriously during their meeting. She assures Conner that they will get him freed and calms Dick when the staff at the prison refer to Conner as an "it". Dick shows her his phone filled with pictures of her taken covertly and warns her that Lex Luthor has been following her for years and with it is an address that Kory goes to in order to find out why Luthor has been following her. Kory breaks into the address and comes across Nelson Blake and attempts to question him both on why Conner has been accused of Lex Luthor's murder and why the late CEO was watching her for so long. He explains that it wasn't just Luthor who died the previous night but the whole inner circle of LexCorp, and explains that he's looking for answers and has no idea why Luthor was researching her, theorizing that maybe Lex wanted her help but Nelson clams up when she questions him on what Lex would need her help with. After she threatens him he reveals that none of them had seen Lex in over a year and there were rumors that the man was involved in the occult and had begun to fight death rather than simply his disease. The moment Nelson references an archaeologist Lex had been working with, he hears occult chanting and begins to vomit blood. In his dying moments a large black serpent emerges from his mouth that Kory then vaporizes, regarding the experience with disgust. Having found no answers with Blake, Kory returns to Conner and asks him if might know why Lex Luthor had people keeping tabs on her and is informed that dying men were careful with their time and Lex Luthor never invests anything without expecting a return and that he must have believed Kory was somehow connected to things, and Conner advises her to consider how that may be. Kory dislikes Conner behaving more like Lex Luthor and reminds him Clark is his father too, which Conner counters by stating that Lex made Conner in his own image regardless of who his other father is and tells her that he can hear what everyone is saying about him, knowing they will never let him forget that he is Lex Luthor's creation. She tries to reassure him that Dick and Rachel will find out who really killed Lex and Conner doesn't believe it will make a difference to people. Kory tells him he doesn't owe them anything and offers to stay if he wants her too even though visitation time is up. As she leaves he calls back to her, suggesting that perhaps she didn't find Lex's secret but instead found him searching for hers.
Kory accompanies the other Titans to the slaughterhouse Rachel detected in her vision and they are horrified to discover the kidnapped men being slowly drained of their blood. Kory, Gar and Tim help get the men down as Rachel and Dick pursue the Raven Mask. That night after the team successfully clear Conner's name, pinning the blame for Lex Luthor's death on Arthur Holmwood, Kory sits in the passenger seat as the Titans once again attempt to leave Metropolis. Dick asks if she is okay and Kory answers that Deathstroke and evil Jason had been one thing but what occured in the slaughterhouse was something else and appears scared. Dick assures her that there will be no more stops until they reach San Francisco and reassures her that she should be concerned only when things like what had happened stop bothering her, and she jokingly asks if that's when you start dressing like a bat. Suddenly the Titans are confronted with a mysterious woman who Rachel warns them is the cause of all the occult they encountered. They race out to confront her and are shocked to see her easily defeat Conner and Rachel, causing the latter to pass out, and quickly incapacitates Dick and Gar too. Kory is able to summon up her power to counteract the woman's powers and causes a huge explosion. When the fog clears the woman is gone and the Titans are horrified to see Rachel's gem disappear and her hair turn white.
Reminder of destiny[]
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Trigon's false reality[]
In Dick's illusion conjured by Trigon, Kory was an old friend and detective he ran into while investigating Gotham City. She appeared in the hospital after the Joker was brutally maimed by Batman, stating that the Joker was going to live. Once she was informed by Dick that he arrived in Gotham to visit Bruce, she attempted to convince him to turn back and return to his family. However, just as Dick considered, Batman appeared at the hospital and murdered the Joker.
Later, Kory reached out to Dick to notify him that there was carnage, caused by Batman, at Arkham Asylum. Upon his arrival, Kory showed him the bodies of prisoners including those of nurses, guards, and warden. She came to the conclusion that Batman could not be saved and that he must be stopped. When Batman's identity is revealed, the Gotham police department planned to raid the Wayne Manor. Before departing, Kory promised Dick that she would not kill Bruce Wayne but just so happened to be the last to show up to the raid, witnessing nothing but carnage. Among the dead bodies of officers, she spotted Captain Frank Finney, who was Trigon in disguise, dying among them. When noticed Batman, she prepared to kill him but ended up being shot at with a cold gun and was fatally frozen solid.[24]
