Infinity-Man | |
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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 is a fictional character appearing in DC Comics, in the Fourth World storyline.[1]
Infinity-Man first appeared in Forever People #1 (February 1971).[2]
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]
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.