Infinity-Man

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Infinity-Man
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Infinity-Man as appeared on a pin-up of Forever People #4 (August 1971), artist Jack Kirby
Publication information
Publisher DC Comics
First appearance Forever People #1 (February 1971)
Created by Jack Kirby (writer & artist)
In-story information
Alter egoTom Leak
Astorr
Drax
Izaya
Species New God
Place of origin Apokolips
Team affiliations Forever People
Notable aliases Himon
Abilities
  • Immortality
  • Superhuman strength
  • Invulnerability
  • Flight
  • Phasing
  • Energy manipulation
  • Matter manipulation
  • Magnetokinesis
  • Gravikiniesis
  • "Infinity-Beams"
  • Accelerated healing
  • Teleportation
  • Telepathy
  • Telekinesis

Infinity-Man is a fictional character appearing in DC Comics, in the Fourth World storyline. [1]

Contents

Publication history

Infinity-Man first appeared in Forever People #1 (February 1971). [2]

Fictional character biography

Infinity-Man is initially Astorr, a powerful alien warrior who gives his title to Drax, Darkseid's brother. [3] Drax goes on to serve Highfather on New Genesis, where he encounters the Forever People. Whenever Infinity-Man is needed, the Forever People grant him special powers by touching their Mother Boxes and reciting the word "Taaru". This ritual causes the Forever People to enter a state of limbo which lasts until Infinity-Man returns power to them.

In one story, Darkseid believes Infinity-Man to be a threat and places him in another dimension. Subsequently, he resides on the planet Adon until the Forever People free him.

A later storyline focuses on Devilance and his vendetta against the Forever People and Infinity-Man. Devilance tracks down Infinity-Man to an island, where the two engage in a duel that results in the island's destruction. The two appear dead, but, with the Forever People's aid, Infinity-Man recovers.

In Countdown to Final Crisis and Death of the New Gods , Infinity-Man kills most of the New Gods before being killed by Mister Miracle.

In The New 52 continuity reboot, Infinity-Man is depicted as the embodiment of Highfather's conscience. [4] [5]

Powers and abilities

Infinity-Man has seemingly limitless strength and endurance, invulnerability, flight, ability to "phase" through matter, vast energy and matter manipulation, magnetic powers, and Infinity-Beams. Other powers include a form of advanced healing and telepathy.

In other media

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References

  1. ↑ Cowsill, Alan; Irvine, Alex; Korte, Steve; Manning, Matt; Wiacek, Win; Wilson, Sven (2016). The DC Comics Encyclopedia: The Definitive Guide to the Characters of the DC Universe. DK Publishing. p. 152. ISBN   978-1-4654-5357-0.
  2. ↑ Morrow, John (May 2017). "Dangling Plot Threads". The Jack Kirby Collector (71). TwoMorrows Publishing: 49. Retrieved 30 March 2020.
  3. ↑ Greenberger, Robert; Pasko, Martin (2010). The Essential Superman Encyclopedia. Del Rey. p. 128. ISBN   978-0-345-50108-0.
  4. ↑ Infinity Man and the Forever People #1 - #9 (August 2014 - May 2015)
  5. ↑ Red Lanterns #35
  6. ↑ Andrew Robinson (writer); Michael Chang (director) (November 11, 2011). "Disordered". Young Justice. Season 1, Episode 17. Cartoon Network.
  7. ↑ Eisen, Andrew (October 4, 2013). "DC Characters and Objects - Scribblenauts Unmasked Guide". IGN. Retrieved May 13, 2024.
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