Infinity-Man

DC Comics character

This article is about the New Gods character. For the Legion of Super-Heroes character, see Infinite Man and List of Legion of Super-Heroes enemies. For the 1973 science fiction novel, see The Infinite Man.

Comics character

Infinity-Man

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|

* 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]

## Publication history

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

## Fictional character biography

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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

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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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* 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

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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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