Martha Patterson, also known as Mother Archon, was the leader of the Cult of the Unwritten Book. She is the wife and killer of the late Todd Patterson, and the mother of Elliot Patterson.
Biography[]
Powers and Abilities[]
Powers[]
As a result for having successfully created the "unwritten book", Martha was seemingly given multiple powers by the Decreator as a reward for her service to him.
- Size alteration: Empowered by the completion of the Unwritten Book, Martha could increase her size.
- Telepathy: As seen during her conversation with Cliff Steele and Crazy Jane, Martha possessed the ability to read their minds and thoughts. Having used this ability to psychologically taunt the duo for their flaws. Mother Archon in particular showcased powerful proficiency in it due to having successfully bypassed Jane's Mind in order to forcibly bring out Jane's true/original personality of Kay Challis.
- Telepathic Illusions: As seen during her conversation with Cliff and Jane, Mother Archon could forcibly make highly realistic illusions in order to further taunt them. Having "transformed" Cliff back into his human form and then into a brain and forcibly "transform" Jane (Kay) back into their five year old form.
Abilities[]
- Baking: Martha is shown to be able to bake, as she made a cake for her son on each of his birthdays.
Appearances[]
Season 1[]
Behind the scenes[]
- In the DC Comics, Mother Archon never was human, she was a giant living marionette. Her first appearance in the comics was in Doom Patrol #33 (June, 1990).