Circe is an immortal Amazonian sorceress who seeks to become ruler of her homeland, the hidden island nation of Themyscira, recruiting the Sons of Themyscira and promising them access to her homeland in exchange for their cooperation. During her quest for power in Pokolistan and her attempts to assassinate Princess Ilana Rostovic, she became a formidable enemy of Task Force M, determined to eliminate them before they can thwart her plans of conquest, but fatefully was unsuccessful in killing Rostovic. She was promptly captured by Task Force M and taken to Belle Reve to be interrogated by Amanda Waller.