Infinity-Man is a fictional character appearing in DC Comics, in the Fourth World storyline.[1]
| 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 ego | Tom Leak Astorr Drax Izaya |
| Species | New God |
| Place of origin | Apokolips |
| Team affiliations | Forever People |
| Notable aliases | Himon |
| Abilities |
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Publication history
editInfinity-Man first appeared in Forever People #1 (February 1971).[2]
Fictional character biography
editInfinity-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
editInfinity-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
edit- Infinity-Man makes non-speaking appearances in Young Justice. This version is the combined form of the Forever People via New Genesian technology and the Source.[6]
- Infinity-Man appears as a character summon in Scribblenauts Unmasked: A DC Comics Adventure.[7]
References
edit- ^ 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.
- ^ Morrow, John (May 2017). "Dangling Plot Threads". The Jack Kirby Collector (71). TwoMorrows Publishing: 49. Retrieved 30 March 2020.
- ^ Greenberger, Robert; Pasko, Martin (2010). The Essential Superman Encyclopedia. Del Rey. p. 128. ISBN 978-0-345-50108-0.
- ^ Infinity Man and the Forever People #1 - #9 (August 2014 - May 2015)
- ^ Red Lanterns #35
- ^ Andrew Robinson (writer); Michael Chang (director) (November 11, 2011). "Disordered". Young Justice. Season 1, Episode 17. Cartoon Network.
- ^ Eisen, Andrew (October 4, 2013). "DC Characters and Objects - Scribblenauts Unmasked Guide". IGN. Retrieved May 13, 2024.