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==Fictional character biography== In Turpin's first appearance, he is one of the few citizens of Metropolis aware that a secretive war is taking place in the city between super-powered beings. When this war turns violent, Turpin's boss tries to take him off the case, but Turpin ignores him. Turpin leads the fight against [[Kalibak]], using the city's energy to assist [[Lightray (character)|Lightray]] and [[Orion (character)|Orion]] in defeating him. Turpin is injured, but survives.<ref>''The New Gods'' #8 (April 1972)</ref> He keeps his job and becomes Lieutenant Inspector of the [[Metropolis (comics)#Metropolis Police Department|Metropolis Special Crimes Unit]].<ref>{{cite book |last1=Greenberger |first1=Robert |last2=Pasko |first2=Martin |title=The Essential Superman Encyclopedia |date=2010 |publisher=Del Rey |isbn=978-0-345-50108-0 |page=447}}</ref> In the third ''[[Superboy (comic book)|Superboy]]'' series, Turpin is sent to [[Hawaii]] to investigate whether they need a Special Crimes Unit of their own. While initially skeptical, a visit from the [[Female Furies]] convinces Turpin that the islands need an SCU.<ref>''[[Superboy (comic book)|Superboy]]'' (vol. 3) #20 (October 1995)</ref> In later ''[[Superman (comic book)|Superman]]'' titles, Turpin is loyal to [[Maggie Sawyer]] before her transfer to [[Gotham City]]. His romantic feelings for her fall apart when he learns she is [[lesbian]]. He has spent a long time fighting threats in Metropolis; such as the rampaging group of mutants called the 'Underworlders'.<ref>''The Adventures of Superman'' #499 (1993). DC Comics.</ref> In ''[[Final Crisis]]'', Turpin investigates the case of several missing children and Orion's death.<ref>''Final Crisis'' #1. DC Comics.</ref> He is possessed by [[Darkseid]], but freed after [[Batman]] shoots him with a poisonous Radion bullet.<ref>''Final Crisis'' #2. DC Comics.</ref><ref>''Final Crisis'' #4. DC Comics.</ref><ref>''Final Crisis'' #6. DC Comics.</ref>
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