Doctor Fate (Khalid Nassour)

Dr. Khalid Nassour (Arabic: خالد نصور) is a superhero featured in American comic books published by DC Comics. Created by Paul Levitz and artist Sonny Liew, Nassour first appeared in Aquaman: Convergence #2 (May, 2015) and is the eighth version of the Doctor Fate. Unlike prior versions within the mainstream comic books, the character has profound ties to the ancient Egyptian aesthetic of the Doctor Fate, being both of Egyptian origin and powers connected to Egyptian mythology, and is the first Muslim character in DC Comics to headline a solo series.

The character debuted as a mixed Egyptian-American and medical student chosen by ancient Egyptian deities (Bastet and Thoth chiefly), Nabu, and archangels to be Doctor Fate, a legacy hero and sorcerer tasked with safeguarding the universe against supernatural menaces as one of DC Universe's foremost supernatural defenders while maintaining a social life. He is also mentored by Kent Nelson, the original Doctor Fate whom is also his granduncle. Since his inception, Nassour has been featured in his own Doctor Fate solo title and several team books, including Justice League Dark and Justice Society of America. In 2022, the character's status quo changes, now cast as a physician and sole modern Doctor Fate following Nelson's death, with goddess Hauhet replacing Nabu as his patron spirit.

The second longest-running incarnation as Doctor Fate to be published continually, Nassour's version has been considered generally mixed to positive, with critics suggesting the version to be a positive step towards representation in comics and believed incorporating an Egyptian-born character as Doctor Fate to make sense. However, criticism levied at the Nassour version has cited concern over the character's age compared to the original. Other concerns include elements of orientalism, inconsistent artistic depictions, and both reductive roles in comics and exclusion within media.

Thus far, the character has made few appearances in media. He would make his first media appearance in the animated series Young Justice, voiced by Usman Ally. He would also appear as a DLC summon character in Scribblenauts Unmasked: A DC Comics Adventure.