Infinity-Man Explained

Character Name:Infinity-Man
Publisher:DC Comics
Debut:Forever People #1 (February 1971)
Creators:Jack Kirby (writer & artist)
Real Name:Tom Leak
Astorr
Drax
Izaya
Species:New God
Homeworld:Apokolips
Alliances:Forever People
Aliases:Himon
Powers:
  • 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

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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Notes and References

  1. Book: Cowsill . Alan . Irvine . Alex . Korte . Steve . Manning . Matt . Wiacek . Win . Wilson . Sven . The DC Comics Encyclopedia: The Definitive Guide to the Characters of the DC Universe . 2016 . DK Publishing . 978-1-4654-5357-0 . 152.
  2. Morrow . John . Dangling Plot Threads . The Jack Kirby Collector . May 2017 . 71 . 49 . 30 March 2020 . TwoMorrows Publishing.
  3. Book: Greenberger . Robert . Pasko . Martin . The Essential Superman Encyclopedia . 2010 . Del Rey . 978-0-345-50108-0 . 128.
  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. Web site: Eisen . Andrew . October 4, 2013 . DC Characters and Objects - Scribblenauts Unmasked Guide . May 13, 2024 . IGN.