| “ | Cameron, stop! This hate is what killed your father. His anger. His grief. Don't let them take control of you, Cameron. Don't ignore...love. | ” |
— Sofus to Cameron in "Chapter Nine: The Monsters"
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Sofus Mahkent is a major recurring character in The CW and DC Universe series, Stargirl.
He is the elderly immigrant father of Jordan Mahkent, the widower of Lily Mahkent and the grandfather-turned-guardian of Cameron Mahkent.
Biography[]
Sofus is the husband of Lily Mahkent and the father of Jordan Mahkent. He later became the father-in-law to Christine Mahkent, Jordan's wife, and the grandfather of Cameron Mahkent. They witnessed Christine's dying moments alongside Jordan and Cameron and grieved her like their own daughter. They became Cameron's primary caretakers when Jordan left Blue Valley on his vengeful vigilante mission.
Physical appearance[]
Sofus is a short elderly man, he has thinned gray hair, pale skin, often wears sweaters or long sleeve button downs and jeans, later on he has to use a cane.
Series[]
Season 1[]
They appear to know of his son's criminals activity and alter ego, as they appear unfazed when Jordan killed William Zarick, and assured Jordan that they will take care of his dead body. In a tender moment at dinner, Lily scolds Cameron for trying to sneak a snack before dinner. When Cameron is gone, Sofus assures Jordan that he's doing the right thing and making Blue Valley and the country a better place.[1]
The Mahkent's later come to dinner at the Dugan-Whitmore household after being invited by Barbara. Lily gives Courtney a welcoming hug and comments she heard about Courtney's accident, with Sofus giving the teen a sympathetic smile. During dinner, Sofus and Lily say a Norwegian prayer riddled with dark undertones. As the families talk, Sofus tells his wife in Norwegian he had taking a liking to Barbara. Lily ominously says Courtney is bothering her.[2] A day later aa thank you for the dinner, Jordan's parents stop by The American Dream to give her cookies. In Norwegian, they reaffirm their fondness for her, feeling sorry for what's to come.[3]
The next day, both Sofus and Lily want to tell Cameron of his ancestry and Jordan's powers, as well as, the fight that is coming. Jordan refuses to allow it as he doesn't want Cameron involved.[4]
Season 2[]
In the aftermath of Jordan's death, Sofus and Lily took Cameron out of Blue Valley for the remainder of the school year. They returned on the last day of school. Cameron began painting a mural tribute for his dad. Courtney struck up a conversation with him, making them both laugh and smile. Lily and Sofus watch from across the street. She wants to warn him about that wicked girl, but he disagrees as they should let Cameron be happy.[5] Weeks later, he and Lily approach Cameron by his mural as it's time to tell him the truth about where he comes from. Both of their eyes freeze over in a display of cryokinesis.[6]
Season 3[]
During the start of the school year, the family gathers in the Mahkent residence. Cameron faces a blank canvas resting on an easel. His grandparents stand behind him, watching. Every time he tries to paint now, it hurts. He sadly relents that he can't do it. Lily remarks that he is meant for greater things beyond painting. Sofus seconds her sentiment, saying there are so much greater things he's meant for. Cameron turns to look at the sketches he did for his father's mural.[7]
The next morning, Sofus and Lily pass the window of Richie's and see Sylvester Pemberton sitting at the counter, eating breakfast. They stop to watch him for a moment before continuing on their way. One night, over at the Mahkent residence, Sofus and Lily rush through the hall as he pulls his jacket on. In Norwegian, she tells him to hurry, and he rushes out a "yes, my love" in response.[8]
Cameron continues his quest to control his powers, failing as he freezes a snow globe to the point it explodes. His grandparents enter the room and assure him that he's learning. It will take time to control his powers, but he will soon. They speak to one another in Norwegian, referencing the fallen land of Niflheim, blessing their grandson so their enemies might suffer. They guide him out of the room, closing the doors behind them. That night, Cameron sits on the end of his bed deep in thought. Lily and Sofus enter, with Lily bringing him tea to calm him so he can try using his powers again. Sofus collects Cameron's art off of his desk, which surprises the teen. Sofus explains that it needs to be put away, just for now. He leaves the room with Lily, as Cameron sadly watches them leave.[9]
Cameron begins hanging out with Courtney Whitmore, and brings her over to the Mahkent residence. With her guidance, he creates an ice inn sculpture that he gifts to her. She remarks it's beautiful and cold. Lily and Sofus watch from the doorway before walking away.[10]
Pat and Barbara brings a fruit basket over to the Mahkent residence to get to know them now that their kids are dating. Lily greets them followed by Sofus. He loves smoothies and the families convene in a larger room.
Barbara compliments the room. Lily mentions it was her son's office and her daughter-in-law's studio. Barbara knows Cameron is quite the artist too. Lily invites them to sit as Sofus comes in with plates. They don't entertain much, but would like to offer them a Norwegian specialty: lutefisk. In Norwegian, Lily asks if he poisoned it, with Sofus scoffing that of course not. She asks why he's serving it then, earning a side look from him. Barbara really came by to share how delighted they are that Courtney and Cameron are spending a lot of time together. Because they're here, Lily assumes they have concerns. Pat brushes it off as just wanting to tell them that Cameron's such a nice young man. Lily starts to speak about Courtney, but Sofus interrupts. They think Courtney's very special too. Barbara asks how they think she's special, earning inquisitive looks. Pat fixes it by saying he thinks Barb means to say thanks. A moment of silence passes and Barbara expresses that she never had a chance to tell them personally how sorry she is about what happened to Jordan. He was a great man. Lily repeats the sentiment and asks if Barbara knows how it feels to lose a child. She starts to raise her hand when Sofus takes it. Courtney calls out to her mom and Pat, asking what they're doing here. She and Cameron enter the room, their family watching them.
Courtney questions why her parents didn't call her. Barbara reminds Courtney that she was ignoring everyone. Cameron reveals that Courtney was helping him on a new sculpture, which unnerves Lily, though Sofus is sure it's fine. Courtney presses there was no reason for her parents to come all the way out here. Pat shrugs it off, as if he hadn't come then he never would have gotten to try lutefisk, which now enters the pantheon of great fish. It's right up there with catfish, grouper, and tilapia. His humor lands hollow, prompting Pat to think they should get going. They don't want to overstay their welcome, as they've all been so hospitable. Like he said, they just wanted to come by, say hello, and wish the teens good luck. Sofus looks to Cameron - as long as their children are both happy, that's all that matters. He looks to Lily and urges her that Cameron and Courtney being happy is all that's important now. She gives a brisk nod, glaring at Courtney. Cameron and Courtney hold hands.[11]
Lily walks to Cameron's room, knocking on the door, but he doesn't answer. She walks in and sees his bed made. Sofus explains he went to the garden to practice his sculpture, which upsets her. She picks up a sketch and sneers that she said no more art. His duty is to his family. She angrily crumples up the sketch and throws it in a trash can, storming out. Sofus peers into the can, using his powers to open the crumpled paper, revealing a sketch of Courtney Whitmore.
Mr. Deisinger approaches the Mahkent Residence, hesitantly knocking on the front door. Lily answers with Sofus lagging behind her. Mr. Deisinger nervously introduces himself as Cameron's art teacher, but their blank expressions make his jovial nature falter. He asks if he can come inside, and Lily silently opens the door for him. They sit in the office room as Paul compliments their wonderful home. The artwork looks like Cameron's, and Sofus explains they're his mother's. Paul can see where Cameron gets his talent. They have a seat while Paul tells them he's worried about Cameron since he quit art. Lily dismisses this as he has other things he's interested in now. Paul asks why, as Cameron has such passion for it. He knows losing his father was hard, but Lily sharply interrupts as he knows nothing. Sofus contains her with a touch. Paul apologizes as he only came to express his concern. He knows how much art means to Cameron, that it makes him happy, and he's dreamt about it. He can't stand by and watch him throw his artistic life away - he won't. In Norwegian, Lily tells Sofus she can't sit here any longer, but Sofus reasons with her that what this man says, it's important. She doesn't need to hear it. Sofus reasons that he's just trying to help their grandson, asking his love to please listen. She sneers that it isn't his business and raises her hand, her eyes freezing over. She shoots a shard of ice from her hand that impales Paul's chest. He falls back on the couch, dead. Lily leaves the room as it doesn't matter what the man said now - he's dead.
Courtney comes over in the afternoon and Lily eavesdrops on her conversation with Cameron. Courtney admits that Jordan wasn't who Cameron thinks he was. Lily bursts in angrily declaring that's enough. Sofus joins and tries to stop her. Cameron moves next to Courtney, asking what's going on. Lily and Courtney lock eyes for a moment. Suddenly, the door smashes open as Hourman slides into the room below, shattering the door into piece. Cameron takes a few steps forward in front of Courtney, who looks at Hourman in surprise. The masked hero shouts up at Courtney that he warned her. He assumes a fighting stance and Lily steps forward. She sneers that the children will finally die for what they have done, her eyes freezing over.
Hourman shouts that these creepy old ghouls are the one who have been watching them. He attacks but Cameron blasts him aside with his powers, knocking him into a table. Courtney shouts out a no as she grabs and lowers Cameron's arm. Sofus pulls Lily out of the study as the sounds of fighting remain. Wildcat slides into the hallway and Lily jerks away from her husband, saying that's enough.
Sofus turns to another hallway just as Dr. Mid-Nite skitters to a halt. The goggles analyze Sofus and ring with a call from an unknown number, which she answers. James is on the other end, and she warns this isn't a good time. She questions how he even called her since she has him blocked. He called from a different number, a burner phone. Sofus tells her to leave them be. He slams his palm against the wall, sending a wave of ice her way. She ducks from shattering glass. James asks what the sound was, and it was bad guys. She hides behind a wall.
Sofus summons ice around his hands. James tells Dr. Mid-Nite to listen. He and her mom talked to Dr. McNider and learned everything that her suit can do - even the untested programs. Her goggles display the Mid-Nite protocol, as James tells her to activate combat mode. She repeats the mode and the goggles react to her verbal command, activating a beta trial, turning her lenses red. The AI warns her of an imminent attack, telling her to take cover. She does and narrowly avoids a blast. Sofus growls for her to get out, reaching for her. She pushes him aside and ducks under his arm, knocking him into a wall. The AI tells her to duck and roll, which she does, avoiding more attacks. The AI asks her to select a fighting style, presenting over a dozen options. She muses over the incredible aspects of combat mode. The goggles predict the next attack and where it will be located - a headshot. She ducks down and the blast misses. Sofus grabs her shoulder as the AI tells her to throw a left hook. She does and it lands on Sofus's chin. She quickly apologizes as she shakes her hand out. He rears back as he summons more power. The AI tells her to activate cape shield, and she twists her body, using the cape to cover herself. The ice blasts hit the cape and pushes her backwards, but otherwise, leaves her unharmed.
He blasts her to the ground. She struggles to sit up as he advances. Suddenly, Artemis leaps through the Mahkent window and knocks Sofus down from behind using a bat. She groans over old people being gross. She helps Dr. Mid-Nite to her feet, only for Sofus to blast them both down. He clutches his arm, groaning in pain as he limps off. Artemis puts her bat over Dr. Mid-Nite, telling Chapel to hold on. She kicks off the ground and stands them both up in a single move. She tells the nerd it's time to go. Artemis and Sofus fight as he flips her over his shoulder, breaking the arch of the hallway down. He limps off and sends a nonchalant blast of ice behind him that trips Dr. Mid-Nite.
Hourman struggles to his feet and Cameron kicks him in the torso, sending him back to the ground. Courtney watches as she struggles to regain her composure. Hourman crawls away from Cameron, who glares at the boy. Lily calls out for her grandson, catching his attention. She reveals they killed his father. He looks to Courtney who can't manage the words, though her emotional expression is the confirmation he needs. He swells with emotion as ice swirls around his body, his eyes freezing over. He blasts Hourman backwards with enough force to smash the stairs. Hourman lays there, weak, unable to breath well. Cameron holds out his hand which swirls with ice. Lily cheers from the sidelines, telling him to do it, as Hourman reaches his hand up weakly. Sofus enters and tells him to stop. This hate is what killed his father. His anger, his grief. He tells Cameron to not let them take control of him. Cameron looks to Hourman and then to Courtney. Sofus croaks out for him not to ignore love, then falls to the ground, clutching his arm. Wildcat, Artemis, and Dr. Mid-Nite enter the room. Cameron walks up to his grandma, sitting next to her. Courtney crawls over to the steps, managing to sit next to Rick.
Dr. Mid-Nite reads that Sofus is having a heart attack. She decides to call her mom, who tells her that Sofus's heart has stopped. James reminds her about the gloves, which double as defibrillators because of their power. The suit will insulate her, she just has to get everyone clear. She sends a shock through Sofus then another, successfully reviving him. The man groans as Lily holds his head, relieved that he's alive. Wildcat and Artemis share a look. Cameron holds Lily's shoulder as they look down at Sofus. He looks over at Courtney, who is crying. She looks away as Hourman croaks out that he's sorry. When the carnage rests, Beth calls 911.[12]
The next day across town at the hospital, Lily and Cameron sit near Sofus's slumbering body. Lily angrily tells Cameron this is not the way of their family, waiting, and giving them time to plan their attack again. Cameron tries to reason as they don't know for sure that's what they're doing. He starts to mention what Papa said, but she cuts him off and says to look at Sofus. Cameron knows that he might've died if it wasn't for Beth Chapel calling 911. Lily scoffs as they were the ones that did this to him, just like his father. He looks away and she turns to face him. He knows the truth now, about Courtney Whitmore and her friends - who they are and what they did. She's going to take his grandfather home, instructing Cameron to go find the Whitmore girl.
Pat and Sylvester knock on the door of the Mahkent house and Sofus appears, confused by their presence. Pat asks if he feels alright, and Sofus tells them to come in. Once the men cross the threshold, Sofus looks around outside as if making sure no one else is around.
The trio convenes in the living room where the fight took place, the couches back in their usual spots. Sofus remarks that he offer them some tea, but he's in no shape to make it. Pat and Sylvester sit down and Pat immediately asks if Sofus has seen Mike. Sofus hasn't, but asks if they should have. Pat presses that after everything that's happened, he wants to know if they've done something to his son and his friend, Jakeem. If Sofus felt better, he'd be angry at the allegation that he would hurt a child. Sylvester scoffs that he just tried to freeze-dry a bunch of kids, calling him Grandpa Frostbite. Pat looks over at him and Sylvester apologizes quickly. Sofus then says yes, he was, but they were defending themselves, and calls him Starman. Pat questions where Sofus's wife is. He explains she went out to pick up some things for his recovery. Pat's glad he's doing okay, but Sofus sighs as this never should have happened. They brought their son to this country to escape what they faced back home. He tells Pat and Sylvester that they don't understand what their family has endured over the centuries. They've been hunted because of what they could do. Fathers, mothers, even children burnt alive like witches.
Pat tells Sofus that they don't want to hurt him, offering to put an end to this feud. Sofus reminds Pat he killed their son. The why, and the how doesn't matter. That there's no coming back from that, not for his wife. He suggests Pat should take his family and friends far away from Blue Valley, or to come for them as others have before. Sylvester would love to take a shot at him. He reaches out his fist to Pat for a fist bump, but Pat merely looks over at him. Sofus suggests they go now, before his wife returns and kills both of them where they sit. He tells him to go, please. The men stand and leave the home as Sofus sits on the couch, looking pensive.
Paula and Crusher visit the Mahkent residence and Lily opens the door, shocked to see her son's old allies standing there. The Crocks smile at her, and she invites them inside. As they enter the living room, Crusher remarks that he hopes they have insurance. An unfazed Lily stares at them, sitting next to Sofus. Paula is sure they know why they're there, but Lily doesn't, not exactly. Sofus knows they were friends of their son. Crusher asks if he and Paula can sit down, proceeding to do so when the elders don't protest. Crusher is gonna get right to the point. They're here on behalf of Pat, Barbara, and with the kids. Lily is offended and asks if they aligned themselves with that horrible girl and her family. Despite their difference, Paula thinks all of them in Blue Valley want the same thing. Lily calls her a stupid woman in Norwegian, making Paula's smiles fall. She asks they could presume to know what they want. Paula tells her they need to rest. No more revenge plots, no more violence. This surprises Lily, who questions if they want them forget everything. Not forget it, but learn from it. That's what Courtney Whitmore has been trying to get everyone to do, forgive one another. Lily questions if they want the Mahkents to forgive the people who murdered their son. She wickedly says never. Paula takes a breath and Crusher looks over at Paula, then back at the grandparents.
The Crocks explain everything that has been happening has nothing to do with them. Jordan wanted to build a new America, because he believed he could create a brighter, safer future for their children. They believed in him but if this continues, it will only bring more destruction to their families and community. Crusher knows that's not what Jordan wanted in the end, which Paula acknowledges. If they kill the JSA, then the JSA will them them, and a lot of other people get killed along the way. He asks them to believe him, as his wife and him have been doing this a long time. They know that's how this goes. Paula asks the grandparents how it will help Cameron, and what kind of future it will give him and his children. Crusher looks at the Mahkent family portrait. Jordan wanted the best for his kid, so they should do what's right. Give it up, like they did. He takes his Sportsmaster mask out of his duffel and sets it on the coffee table. Sofus looks to Lily, telling his love that even though it's hard, he can forgive them. He asks if she can too. Lily looks up at the portrait, full of emotion.
Once the Crocks leave, Lily looks at the portrait of Christine, Jordan, and Cameron. She begins to cry as she touches the frame, slowly backing away. Sofus comes in to find her crying. She turns to him, admitting in Norwegian that she misses her son so much. Sofus embraces his broken wife, who openly sobs in his arms.[13]
In the morning, Lily answers the doorbell when it rings. Sofus comes to see what is happening, and sees Jordan standing there. Sofus emerges as Jordan tells Lily it will all be okay now. Sofus proclaims that it's by the gods, embracing Jordan. Cameron stands in the doorway, tearfully questioning his father. Jordan merely replies that he's home.
The Mahkents convene in the living room. Jordan looks at the snowglobes, holding one in his hand. Cameron's mother used to love how simple, and yet beautiful, the worlds inside of them are. Collecting them after she died was his way of honoring her. He looks over the shelves musing that one is missing. Cameron bluntly asks where his dad has been. Jordan admits that when he was hit, he not only lost his form, but all self-awareness. He had no consciousness, just dreams. Dreams of Cameron, of Christine, of their family. It took everything he had to reform. Cameron wonders why he didn't heal here, and why he let them think he was dead. Jordan was just trying to protect him, a statement Cameron questions. Jordan takes a seat on the couch next to Lily, assuming that his grandparents explained everything to him. Their family was hunted for generations. To bring him into that history would've put him in danger. He starts to explain what would happen once he knew, but a sharp pain interrupts him. The family looks at him with concern. When the pain passes, Jordan admits that he knows how hard it is to keep their secret from those he holds close. He told Courtney and then this happened.
Cameron, fighting back tears, reveals that Courtney told him that she was the one who killed Jordan. Lily proudly admits she failed. Jordan quickly corrects them, as it wasn't Courtney who did it, but her brother. This surprises Cameron who questions if it was Mike, and why she would tell him that it was her. Jordan assumes it was to protect Mike. But that's all in the past now. He's forgiven Mike and all of them, because they believe what they were doing was right. After what happened, his powers are somehow even stronger. He flexes his hand as Sofus nervously looks at Jordan. Cameron confronts him over Courtney telling him that he's killed people. Jordan looks up at his son - his goal was only ever to help people. He insists Cameron knows that because he knows him. Cameron thought he did. Jordan stands from the couch to hold his son's face. Almost losing his life, almost losing Cameron, and listening to Courtney Whitmore, it made him look at his past actions in a different light. Courtney's group and him want the same thing. They could just not never agree on how they should achieve it. But he thinks maybe now they can. Sofus, in Norwegian, asks if he wants peace. Jordan does want peace. He embraces Cameron who begins to cry.[14]
Personality[]
Sofus is a loving husband, father, and grandfather. While he agrees with Project: New America he, much like Lily, question whether Cameron should know about their ancestry and his pending powers. After the death of his son, Sofus is protective of his grandson, however, unlike Lily, wants him to be happy, even if Courtney is the one person who can put a smile on his face. Moreover, Sofus is more willing to overlook things than his wife is. Sofus is not above lying to achieve a goal. He and Lily actively lie to Cameron about his father, claiming that Jordan was murdered because he was helping people. He is also not above taking away what Cameron loves to get him to conform to the ideals he and Lily want him to believe in. Sofus is remorseful for lying and dislikes lying to Cameron, unlike Lily.
Unlike his wife, Sofus values Cameron's happiness over anything else and as long as Courtney made his grandson happy, that was all that mattered. Adding to this, Sofus was less willing to poison Courtney's parents, Barbara and Pat, than Lily was. Sofus and Lily also behave in a Yin and Yang type of manner, with Sofus acting as the light to Lily’s darkness. As time progressed and Lily started becoming more vengeful and angry, Sofus has visibly started to become weary of his wife and concerned for his grandson’s wellbeing. Especially after what happened to Cameron’s art teacher Mr. Deisinger.
Physical Appearance[]
Powers[]
- Cryokinesis: Sofus like the rest of his family has the power to control ice. He can generate ice blasts from his hands like his late son Jordan. He can also freeze things just by touching them as well as generate cold air to manipulate objects. He demonstrated this ability when he opened a crumbed up drawing of Courtney that Cameron drew without touching it.
- Ice Breath: The ability to emit cold or ice from within through one's mouth.
- Cryophysiology: Sofus has a limited form of this power, as he only turned his eyes into ice. His son, however, could turn his entire body into ice.
- Enhanced Strength: Despite being an elderly man, Sofus is remarkably strong. He was able to throw Artemis Crock through the door with enough force to break apart the wall’s foundation.
Weaknesses[]
- Heart Condition: After battling Artemis Crock and Beth Chapel Sofus had a heart attack, being saved by Beth, Sofus was able to return home but had to use a cane, could not do any strenuous activities and was under medications. Sofus could not get angry while Pat Dugan was questioning if he had done something to his son due to his condition. After Battle of Blue Valley Sofus suffered another mini heart attack causing his grandson, Cameron to take him to go get medical attention then leave Blue Valley forever.
Appearances[]
| Stargirl | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | ★ | ★ | ★ | ★ | |||||||||
| Season 2 | ★ | ★ | |||||||||||
| Season 3 | ★ | ★ | ★ | ★ | ★ | ★ | ★ | ★ | M | ★ |
Notes and Trivia[]
- Sofus has a form of cryokinesis that he passed onto his son. Interestingly enough, his wife also possesses this power, citing they inherited from the Mahkent lineage.
- Sofus likes smoothies.
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References[]
- ↑ "Icicle"
- ↑ "Brainwave"
- ↑ "Brainwave Jr."
- ↑ "Stars and S.T.R.I.P.E. Part One"
- ↑ "Summer School: Chapter One"
- ↑ "Summer School: Chapter Thirteen"
- ↑ "Chapter Two: The Suspects"
- ↑ "Chapter Three: The Blackmail"
- ↑ "Chapter Four: The Evidence"
- ↑ "Chapter Five: The Thief"
- ↑ "Chapter Six: The Betrayal"
- ↑ "Chapter Nine: The Monsters"
- ↑ "Chapter Ten: The Killer"
- ↑ "Chapter Eleven: The Haunting"