Infinity-Manis the name of several characters appearing inDC Comics,in theFourth Worldstoryline. Both are alien heroes associated with theNew Gods,with the second, Drax, beingDarkseid's brother and an ally of theForever People.[1]
| Infinity-Man | |
|---|---|
 Infinity-Man as appeared on a pin-up ofForever People#4 (August 1971), artistJack 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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Infinity-Man appears inYoung Justice,where he is depicted as the combined form of the Forever People rather than a separate entity.
Publication history
editInfinity-Man first appeared inForever People#1 (February 1971).[2]
Fictional character biography
editInfinity-Man is initially Astorr, an alien warrior who gives his title to Drax,Darkseid's brother.[3]Drax goes on to serveHighfatheronNew Genesis,where he encounters theForever People.The Forever People can summon Drax using theirMother Boxes,with them entering limbo while he is active.
InCountdown to Final CrisisandDeath of the New Gods,Infinity-Man kills most of the New Gods before being killed byMister Miracle.
InThe New 52continuity reboot, Infinity-Man is 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, andInfinity-Beams.Other powers include a form of advanced healing and telepathy.
In other media
edit- Infinity-Man makes non-speaking appearances inYoung 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 inScribblenauts 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.ISBN978-1-4654-5357-0.
- ^Morrow, John (May 2017)."Dangling Plot Threads".The Jack Kirby Collector(71). TwoMorrows Publishing: 49.Retrieved30 March2020.
- ^Greenberger, Robert; Pasko, Martin (2010).The Essential Superman Encyclopedia.Del Rey. p. 128.ISBN978-0-345-50108-0.
- ^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 UnmaskedGuide ".IGN.RetrievedMay 13,2024.