Argent (character)

Argent (Toni Monetti) is a superheroine appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. She first appears in issue #1 of the second series of the Teen Titans comics and remains a regular member of the team until the events of Graduation Day, when Nightwing disbands the group.^[1]

Argent
Argent as depicted in Robin & Argent: Double Shot (February 1998). Art by Greg Land.
Publication information
Publisher	DC Comics
First appearance	Teen Titans (vol. 2) #1 (October 1996)
Created by	Dan Jurgens
In-story information
Alter ego	Antonia Louise "Toni" Monetti
Species	Human/H'San Natall hybrid
Team affiliations	Teen Titans Justice League
Abilities	Plasma energy manipulation Plasma energy generation Plasma energy constructs Flight

Fictional character biography

Teen Titans

Toni Monetti is the daughter of a former U.S. Senator from New Jersey. Unbeknownst to her, she and several other teens are alien hybrids created by the H'San Natall. With the funding of Loren Jupiter, they join the Teen Titans, with Toni becoming Argent.^[2][3][4] When members Prysm and Fringe decide to stay in space, the team disbands.^[1]

The Titans

When Nightwing, Troia, Flash, Tempest, and Arsenal reform the Teen Titans in the wake of the Technis Imperative conflict, Argent is invited to join.^[5] In One Year Later, Argent dates and later breaks up with teammate Molecule.

Final Crisis and later appearances

At some point, Argent falls victim to the Dark Side Club and is forced to fight other captive metahumans at the behest of the New Gods. Argent is rescued by Miss Martian, who takes her and the other former prisoners to Titans Tower. While there, Argent is offered a spot on the Teen Titans by Wonder Girl, but declines.^[6]

Powers and abilities

Argent can generate solid energy constructs out of silver plasma, such as protective shields, daggers, and battering rams. While she initially could not fly, she can create slides and flying platforms to carry herself and others through the air.

In other media

• Argent appears in Teen Titans, voiced by Hynden Walch.^[7] This version is an honorary member of the titular team who possesses red energy constructs.
• Argent appears in Teen Titans Go!.^[8]
• Argent appears as a character summon in Scribblenauts Unmasked: A DC Comics Adventure.^[9]