| Forager | |
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 The original Forager as depicted in New Gods #9 (July 1972). Art by Jack Kirby. | |
| Publication information | |
| Publisher | DC Comics |
| First appearance | New Gods #9 (August 1972) |
| Created by | Jack Kirby (writer & artist) |
| In-story information | |
| Species | Bug/New God |
| Place of origin | New Genesis |
| Abilities |
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Forager is a character appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics.
The original Forager first appeared in New Gods #9 (August 1972) and was created by Jack Kirby. [1] A female version of the character debuted in New Gods (Volume 3) #2 (March 1989).
Forager is a member of a humanoid insect species from New Genesis. [2] Considered to be below the New Gods, the bugs form a lower class on New Genesis and are sometimes the target of prejudice. [3]
Despite this, Forager becomes an ally of the New Gods and helps them battle Darkseid. [4] In Cosmic Odyssey , he is killed saving Batman and preventing the Anti-Life Equation from destroying Earth. [1]
Forager appears in the 2017 miniseries Bug! The Adventures of Forager, published as part of DC's Young Animal imprint. [5]
A female Bug is chosen to succeed Forager following his death. [6] In Countdown to Final Crisis , Forager works with Jimmy Olsen in an attempt to stop Infinity-Man from killing the New Gods. In the final issue, she joins forces with Donna Troy, Atom, and Kyle Rayner to protect the multiverse.
Forager retains the attributes of The New Gods, including superhuman strength, endurance, speed and reflexes. The Forager's incredible strength allows him to face much bigger enemies, jumping several meters high easily and running to great speed without fatigue. Forager is extremely long-lived and immune to diseases. Also, he is an accomplished fighter, hardened by the bugs' harsh life of hunting and survival. In addition to his natural abilities, Forager carries a variety of tools including a shield, adhesive pads on his gloves and boots that allow him to stick or climb walls and surfaces, and acidic pods. [1]
Forager appears as a character summon in Scribblenauts Unmasked: A DC Comics Adventure . [12]
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