SANTERIANS

Membership: Chango, Ellegua, Ogun, Oshun, Oya

Purpose: To fight crime on the streets of New York

Affiliations: Daredevil (Matt Murdock), Chris Gonzalez

Enemies: Johnny Sockets

Base of Operations: New York City, New York

First Appearance: Daredevil: Father#2 (October, 2005)

History:

(Daredevil: Father#1 (fb) - BTS) - After the Bronx Drug War, young Nestor Rodriguez organized a neighborhood watch group called the Street Angels, helping keep crime down.

(Daredevil: Father#5 (fb)/All-New Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe#9) - After attending his father's funeral, Nestor met a priest who taught him of the Santerian religion, a blending of Catholicism with African Yoruba beliefs. Nestor learned how to sacrifice chickens to obtain super powers.

(Daredevil: Father#4 (fb) - BTS/All-New Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe#9) - As an adult, Nestor decided to start his own hero group, the Santerians, to fight crime. He found members of his Street Angels gang willing to undergo the religious rites. The hot-headed and mischievous Chango, named after the Orisha of fire and passion, developed the ability to manipulate electricity. Ogun, named after the Orisha of war, developed incredible super strength, a good complement to his giant form. Oshun, named for the Orisha of rivers and streams, developed the ability to manipulate any liquid. And Oya, named after the Orisha of storms, learned to fly and control localized weather, including the manipulation of winds. They began patrolling the streets and training together.

(Daredevil: Father#2/All-New Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe#9) - The Santerians broke up a drug ring, leaving policemen, including Chris Gonzalez, to clean up. They wrote the word Santerians on the wall in red. Nestor soon saw on the news that the serial killer Johnny Sockets had struck again. Nestor was frustrated that local hero Daredevil, who'd been revealed to be Matt Murdock, was not acting against the killer. When Murdock was later running through the city, Oya made him fall so the Santerians could confront him.

(Daredevil: Father#3) - The Santerians watched as Ellegua told Murdock how he admired him, but that he needed to start worrying about the rest of the city. Murdock, furious, struck Ellegua, frustrating the Santerians. Chango set Murdock's clothes on fire until Ellegua ordered him to stop. Oya then lifted Murdock high into the air and crashed him to the ground. Ellegua ordered Ogun to stop things, but Oshun still nearly dried out Murdock's brain. The Santerians walked away, leaving Murdock unconscious in the alley. Later, Ellegua called the Santerians into action. He rode in the car while Oshun drove, Ogun and Chango rode motorcycles, and Oya flew above them. Daredevil, on a motorcycle and in samurai garb, attacked, yanking Ogun off his motorcycle and stringing him up from a post with his billy club, also causing Oya to crash into Ellegua's windshield. The other Santerians prepared to act.

(Daredevil: Father#4) - Ellegua managed to convince Daredevil to stand down, but Chango started a fight anyway. Daredevil managed to conduct Chango's electricity into his sword, then kick Chango in the face. After ensnaring Oya in a net, Daredevil swung it into Chango, knocking him down. Oshun opened a fire hydrant and manipulated the water to crush Daredevil, but he kicked a smoke grenade at her, breaking her concentration. Ogun calmly attacked until Daredevil kicked him in the groin. Figuring it had been enough, Ellegua cast a spell to make everyone confused, calming them down. He asked Daredevil to help them someday, reminding him that there was a serial killer out there to stop.

(Daredevil: Father#6) - While Daredevil stopped Johnny Sockets, the Santerians continued fighting crime.

(Amazing Spider-Man IV#1.1) - Spider-Man, investigating the mysterious resurrection of Julio Rodriguez, went to the home of Don Anselmo to investigate and found the Santerians there.

(Amazing Spider-Man IV#1.2) - After becoming acquainted with the Santerians, Spider-Man was convinced to go to Cuba to track down the truth about Julio's resurrection. Julio was a personal friend of theirs, but they didn't feel they could reach out to him personally, suspicious of his transformation.

(Amazing Spider-Man IV#1.3) - The Santerians helped Julio and his family (Mrs. Rodriguez, Mara, and Jaime) escape a house fire, and they learned that Julio didn't know why he was alive. Later, they touched bases with Spider-Man about his trip to Cuba.

(Amazing Spider-Man IV#1.4) - Julio and his family attended the funeral of Julio's father, with the Santerians there. Spider-Man informed the Santerians that Julio's initial death had been from murder, and he later tracked down the killer, though the Santerians were hesitant to believe it.

(Amazing Spider-Man IV#1.5) - Still wanting answers, the Santerians sought out Don Anselmo, who cast spells to restore his own youth through the god Ochumare, and he let them know that Julio had been corrupted. Allying with Spider-Man, and using intel from Iron Man and Friday, they found Julio at his own grave, opening a dimensional gateway, with gargoyles and winged angels to back him as Julio attacked, manipulated by the Elder.

(Amazing Spider-Man IV#1.6) - The Santerians helped Spider-Man fight the Elder and his minions, passing through an expanding dimensional gateway. Though Spider-Man was furious, Ellegua chose to kill Julio Rodriguez, which caused the gateway to close and the demons to disappear. They later attended Julio's funeral.

Comments: Created by Joe Quesada and Danny Miki.

Profile by Chadman.

CLARIFICATIONS:
The Santerians have no known connections to

Chango should not be confused with:

Ogun should not be confused with:

Oshun should not be confused with:

Oya should not be confused with:

Chango

(Daredevil: Father#1 (fb) - BTS) - The man who would become Chango was once a member of Nestor Rodriguez's Street Angels.

(Daredevil: Father#4 (fb) - BTS/All-New Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe#9) - Nestor decided to start his own hero group, the Santerians, based on the Santera religion, a blending of Catholicism with African Yoruba beliefs. He contacted members of the Street Angels willing to undergo the religious rites necessary to obtain super powers. The hot-headed and mischievous Chango, named after the Orisha of fire and passion, developed the ability to manipulate electricity. They began patrolling the streets and training together.

(Daredevil: Father#2/All-New Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe#9) - The Santerians broke up a drug ring, leaving policemen, including Chris Gonzalez, to clean up. They wrote the word Santerians on the wall in red. Nestor soon saw on the news that the serial killer Johnny Sockets had struck again. Nestor was frustrated that local hero Daredevil, who'd been revealed to be Matt Murdock, was not acting against the killer. When Murdock was later running through the city, Oya made him fall so the Santerians could confront him.

(Daredevil: Father#3) - During their brief battle with Daredevil, Chango set Murdock's clothes on fire until Ellegua ordered him to stop. The Santerians walked away, leaving Murdock unconscious in the alley. Later, Ellegua called the Santerians into action. He rode in the car while Oshun drove, Ogun and Chango rode motorcycles, and Oya flew above them. Daredevil, on a motorcycle and in samurai garb, attacked.

(Daredevil: Father#4) - Ellegua managed to convince Daredevil to stand down, but Chango started a fight anyway. Daredevil managed to conduct Chango's electricity into his sword, then kick Chango in the face. After ensnaring Oya in a net, Daredevil swung it into Chango, knocking him down. Figuring it had been enough, Ellegua cast a spell to make everyone confused, calming them down. He asked Daredevil to help them someday, reminding him that there was a serial killer out there to stop.

(Daredevil: Father#6) - While Daredevil stopped Johnny Sockets, the Santerians continued fighting crime.

(Amazing Spider-Man IV#1.1) - Spider-Man, investigating the mysterious resurrection of Julio Rodriguez, went to the home of Don Anselmo to investigate and found the Santerians there.

(Amazing Spider-Man IV#1.2) - After becoming acquainted with the Santerians, Spider-Man was convinced to go to Cuba to track down the truth about Julio's resurrection. Julio was a personal friend of theirs, but they didn't feel they could reach out to him personally, suspicious of his transformation.

(Amazing Spider-Man IV#1.3) - The Santerians helped Julio and his family (Mrs. Rodriguez, Mara, and Jaime) escape a house fire, and they learned that Julio didn't know why he was alive. Later, they touched bases with Spider-Man about his trip to Cuba.

(Amazing Spider-Man IV#1.4) - Julio and his family attended the funeral of Julio's father, with the Santerians there. Spider-Man informed the Santerians that Julio's initial death had been from murder, and he later tracked down the killer, though the Santerians were hesitant to believe it.

(Amazing Spider-Man IV#1.5) - Still wanting answers, the Santerians sought out Don Anselmo, who cast spells to restore his own youth through the god Ochumare, and he let them know that Julio had been corrupted. Allying with Spider-Man, and using intel from Iron Man and Friday, they found Julio at his own grave, opening a dimensional gateway, with gargoyles and winged angels to back him as Julio attacked, manipulated by the Elder.

(Amazing Spider-Man IV#1.6) - The Santerians helped Spider-Man fight the Elder and his minions, passing through an expanding dimensional gateway. Though Spider-Man was furious, Ellegua chose to kill Julio Rodriguez, which caused the gateway to close and the demons to disappear. They later attended Julio's funeral.

Named for the Orisha of fire and passion, Chango can manipulate electricity.

--Daredevil: Father#2 (Daredevil: Father#1 (fb) - BTS, 4 (fb) - BTS, 2-4, 6, All-New Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe#9, Amazing Spider-Man IV#1.1-1.6,

Ogun

(Daredevil: Father#1 (fb) - BTS) - The man who would become Ogun was once a member of Nestor Rodriguez's Street Angels.

(Daredevil: Father#4 (fb) - BTS/All-New Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe#9) - Nestor decided to start his own hero group, the Santerians, based on the Santera religion, a blending of Catholicism with African Yoruba beliefs. He contacted members of the Street Angels willing to undergo the religious rites necessary to obtain super powers. Ogun, named after the Orisha of war, developed incredible super strength, a good complement to his giant form. They began patrolling the streets and training together.

(Daredevil: Father#2/All-New Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe#9) - The Santerians broke up a drug ring, leaving policemen, including Chris Gonzalez, to clean up. They wrote the word Santerians on the wall in red. Nestor soon saw on the news that the serial killer Johnny Sockets had struck again. Nestor was frustrated that local hero Daredevil, who'd been revealed to be Matt Murdock, was not acting against the killer. When Murdock was later running through the city, Oya made him fall so the Santerians could confront him.

(Daredevil: Father#3) - During their brief battle with Daredevil, Ogun remained at the sidelines, watching the battle. The Santerians walked away, leaving Murdock unconscious in the alley. Later, Ellegua called the Santerians into action. He rode in the car while Oshun drove, Ogun and Chango rode motorcycles, and Oya flew above them. Daredevil, on a motorcycle and in samurai garb, attacked, yanking Ogun off his motorcycle and stringing him up from a post with his billy club.

(Daredevil: Father#4) - During the following battle, Ogun calmly attacked the hero until Daredevil kicked him in the groin. Figuring it had been enough, Ellegua cast a spell to make everyone confused, calming them down. He asked Daredevil to help them someday, reminding him that there was a serial killer out there to stop.

(Daredevil: Father#6) - While Daredevil stopped Johnny Sockets, the Santerians continued fighting crime.

SECRET WARS III HAPPENED

(Amazing Spider-Man IV#1.1) - Spider-Man, investigating the mysterious resurrection of Julio Rodriguez, went to the home of Don Anselmo to investigate and found the Santerians there.

(Amazing Spider-Man IV#1.2) - After becoming acquainted with the Santerians, Spider-Man was convinced to go to Cuba to track down the truth about Julio's resurrection. Julio was a personal friend of theirs, but they didn't feel they could reach out to him personally, suspicious of his transformation.

(Amazing Spider-Man IV#1.3) - The Santerians helped Julio and his family (Mrs. Rodriguez, Mara, and Jaime) escape a house fire, and they learned that Julio didn't know why he was alive. Later, they touched bases with Spider-Man about his trip to Cuba.

(Amazing Spider-Man IV#1.4) - Julio and his family attended the funeral of Julio's father, with the Santerians there. Spider-Man informed the Santerians that Julio's initial death had been from murder, and he later tracked down the killer, though the Santerians were hesitant to believe it.

(Amazing Spider-Man IV#1.5) - Still wanting answers, the Santerians sought out Don Anselmo, who cast spells to restore his own youth through the god Ochumare, and he let them know that Julio had been corrupted. Allying with Spider-Man, and using intel from Iron Man and Friday, they found Julio at his own grave, opening a dimensional gateway, with gargoyles and winged angels to back him as Julio attacked, manipulated by the Elder.

(Amazing Spider-Man IV#1.6) - The Santerians helped Spider-Man fight the Elder and his minions, passing through an expanding dimensional gateway. Though Spider-Man was furious, Ellegua chose to kill Julio Rodriguez, which caused the gateway to close and the demons to disappear. They later attended Julio's funeral.

Named for the Orisha of war, Ogun possesses vast super strength.

--Daredevil: Father#2 (Daredevil: Father#1 (fb) - BTS, 4 (fb) - BTS, 2-4, 6, All-New Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe#9, Amazing Spider-Man IV#1.1-1.6,

Oshun

(Daredevil: Father#1 (fb) - BTS) - The woman who would become Oshun was once a member of Nestor Rodriguez's Street Angels.

(Daredevil: Father#4 (fb) - BTS/All-New Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe#9) - Nestor decided to start his own hero group, the Santerians, based on the Santera religion, a blending of Catholicism with African Yoruba beliefs. He contacted members of the Street Angels willing to undergo the religious rites necessary to obtain super powers. Oshun, named for the Orisha of rivers and streams, developed the ability to manipulate any liquid. They began patrolling the streets and training together.

(Daredevil: Father#2/All-New Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe#9) - The Santerians broke up a drug ring, leaving policemen, including Chris Gonzalez, to clean up. They wrote the word Santerians on the wall in red. Nestor soon saw on the news that the serial killer Johnny Sockets had struck again. Nestor was frustrated that local hero Daredevil, who'd been revealed to be Matt Murdock, was not acting against the killer. When Murdock was later running through the city, Oya made him fall so the Santerians could confront him.

(Daredevil: Father#3) - During their brief battle with Daredevil, Oshun nearly dried out Murdock's brain. The Santerians walked away, leaving Murdock unconscious in the alley. Later, Ellegua called the Santerians into action. He rode in the car while Oshun drove, Ogun and Chango rode motorcycles, and Oya flew above them. Daredevil, on a motorcycle and in samurai garb, attacked.

(Daredevil: Father#4) - During the battle, Oshun opened a fire hydrant and manipulated the water to crush Daredevil, but he kicked a smoke grenade at her, breaking her concentration. Figuring it had been enough, Ellegua cast a spell to make everyone confused, calming them down. He asked Daredevil to help them someday, reminding him that there was a serial killer out there to stop.

(Daredevil: Father#6) - While Daredevil stopped Johnny Sockets, the Santerians continued fighting crime.

SECRET WARS III HAPPENED

(Amazing Spider-Man IV#1.1) - Spider-Man, investigating the mysterious resurrection of Julio Rodriguez, went to the home of Don Anselmo to investigate and found the Santerians there.

(Amazing Spider-Man IV#1.2) - After becoming acquainted with the Santerians, Spider-Man was convinced to go to Cuba to track down the truth about Julio's resurrection. Julio was a personal friend of theirs, but they didn't feel they could reach out to him personally, suspicious of his transformation.

(Amazing Spider-Man IV#1.3) - The Santerians helped Julio and his family (Mrs. Rodriguez, Mara, and Jaime) escape a house fire, and they learned that Julio didn't know why he was alive. Later, they touched bases with Spider-Man about his trip to Cuba.

(Amazing Spider-Man IV#1.4) - Julio and his family attended the funeral of Julio's father, with the Santerians there. Spider-Man informed the Santerians that Julio's initial death had been from murder, and he later tracked down the killer, though the Santerians were hesitant to believe it.

(Amazing Spider-Man IV#1.5) - Still wanting answers, the Santerians sought out Don Anselmo, who cast spells to restore his own youth through the god Ochumare, and he let them know that Julio had been corrupted. Allying with Spider-Man, and using intel from Iron Man and Friday, they found Julio at his own grave, opening a dimensional gateway, with gargoyles and winged angels to back him as Julio attacked, manipulated by the Elder.

(Amazing Spider-Man IV#1.6) - The Santerians helped Spider-Man fight the Elder and his minions, passing through an expanding dimensional gateway. Though Spider-Man was furious, Ellegua chose to kill Julio Rodriguez, which caused the gateway to close and the demons to disappear. They later attended Julio's funeral.

Named for the Orisha of rivers and streams, Oshun can manipulate any liquid, even within the human body.

--Daredevil: Father#2 (Daredevil: Father#1 (fb) - BTS, 4 (fb) - BTS, 2-4, 6, All-New Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe#9, Amazing Spider-Man IV#1.1-1.6,

Oya

(Daredevil: Father#1 (fb) - BTS) - The woman who would become Oya was once a member of Nestor Rodriguez's Street Angels.

(Daredevil: Father#4 (fb) - BTS/All-New Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe#9) - Nestor decided to start his own hero group, the Santerians, based on the Santera religion, a blending of Catholicism with African Yoruba beliefs. He contacted members of the Street Angels willing to undergo the religious rites necessary to obtain super powers. Oya, named after the Orisha of storms, learned to fly and control localized weather, including the manipulation of winds. They began patrolling the streets and training together.

(Daredevil: Father#2/All-New Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe#9) - The Santerians broke up a drug ring, leaving policemen, including Chris Gonzalez, to clean up. They wrote the word Santerians on the wall in red. Nestor soon saw on the news that the serial killer Johnny Sockets had struck again. Nestor was frustrated that local hero Daredevil, who'd been revealed to be Matt Murdock, was not acting against the killer. When Murdock was later running through the city, Oya made him fall so the Santerians could confront him.

(Daredevil: Father#3) - During their brief battle with Daredevil, Oya then lifted Murdock high into the air and crashed him to the ground. The Santerians walked away, leaving Murdock unconscious in the alley. Later, Ellegua called the Santerians into action. He rode in the car while Oshun drove, Ogun and Chango rode motorcycles, and Oya flew above them. Daredevil, on a motorcycle and in samurai garb, attacked, causing Oya to crash into Ellegua's windshield.

(Daredevil: Father#4) - During the battle, Oya was ensnared in a net by Daredevil, who knocked her into Chango. Figuring it had been enough, Ellegua cast a spell to make everyone confused, calming them down. He asked Daredevil to help them someday, reminding him that there was a serial killer out there to stop.

(Daredevil: Father#6) - While Daredevil stopped Johnny Sockets, the Santerians continued fighting crime.

SECRET WARS III HAPPENED

(Amazing Spider-Man IV#1.1) - Spider-Man, investigating the mysterious resurrection of Julio Rodriguez, went to the home of Don Anselmo to investigate and found the Santerians there.

(Amazing Spider-Man IV#1.2) - After becoming acquainted with the Santerians, Spider-Man was convinced to go to Cuba to track down the truth about Julio's resurrection. Julio was a personal friend of theirs, but they didn't feel they could reach out to him personally, suspicious of his transformation.

(Amazing Spider-Man IV#1.3) - The Santerians helped Julio and his family (Mrs. Rodriguez, Mara, and Jaime) escape a house fire, and they learned that Julio didn't know why he was alive. Later, they touched bases with Spider-Man about his trip to Cuba.

(Amazing Spider-Man IV#1.4) - Julio and his family attended the funeral of Julio's father, with the Santerians there. Spider-Man informed the Santerians that Julio's initial death had been from murder, and he later tracked down the killer, though the Santerians were hesitant to believe it.

(Amazing Spider-Man IV#1.5) - Still wanting answers, the Santerians sought out Don Anselmo, who cast spells to restore his own youth through the god Ochumare, and he let them know that Julio had been corrupted. Allying with Spider-Man, and using intel from Iron Man and Friday, they found Julio at his own grave, opening a dimensional gateway, with gargoyles and winged angels to back him as Julio attacked, manipulated by the Elder.

(Amazing Spider-Man IV#1.6) - The Santerians helped Spider-Man fight the Elder and his minions, passing through an expanding dimensional gateway. Though Spider-Man was furious, Ellegua chose to kill Julio Rodriguez, which caused the gateway to close and the demons to disappear. They later attended Julio's funeral.

Named for the Orisha of storms, Oya can manipulate localized weather, including winds, and fly.

--Daredevil: Father#2 (Daredevil: Father#1 (fb) - BTS, 4 (fb) - BTS, 2-4, 6, All-New Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe#9, Amazing Spider-Man IV#1.1-1.6,

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All-New Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe#9, p39 (main & Chango)
Daredevil: Father#3, p7, pan5 (Ogun)
Daredevil: Father#4, p6, pan1 (Oshun)

p5, pan2 (Oya)

Appearances:
Daredevil: Father#1 (June, 2004) - Joe Quesada (writer/penciler), Danny Miki (inker), Axel Alonso (editor)
Daredevil: Father#2-4 (October-December, 2005) - Joe Quesada (writer/penciler), Danny Miki (inker), Axel Alonso (editor)
Daredevil: Father#5-6 (January-February, 2007) - Joe Quesada (writer/penciler), Danny Miki (inker), Axel Alonso (editor)
All-New Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe#9 (September, 2006)
Amazing Spider-Man IV#1.1-1.3 (February-April, 2016) - Jose Molina (writer), Simone Bianchi (artist), Nick Lowe (editor)
Amazing Spider-Man IV#1.4 (May, 2016) - Jose Molina (writer), Simone Bianchi, Andrea Broccardo (artists), Nick Lowe (editor)
Amazing Spider-Man IV#1.5 (June, 2016) - Jose Molina (writer), Simone Bianchi, Raymond Bermudez (artists), Nick Lowe (editor)
Amazing Spider-Man IV#1.6 (September, 2016) - Jose Molina (writer), Simone Bianchi, Andra Broccardo (artists), Nick Lowe (editor)

Last updated: 10/16/17.

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