| Character Name: | Metron |
| Converted: | y |
| Publisher: | DC Comics |
| Debut: | New Gods #1 (February–March 1971) |
| Creators: | Jack Kirby |
| Alliances: | New God |
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| Altcat: | New Gods of New Genesis |
| Sortkey: | Metron |
Metron is a fictional antihero appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. A member of the New Gods, he is an amoral and neutral collector of knowledge. He is commonly seen in the Mobius Chair, which can travel across time and space.
Metron has been adapted into various works featuring the New Gods. He is voiced by Daniel Dae Kim in Justice League Unlimited and Phil LaMarr in Young Justice.
Metron first appeared in New Gods #1 (February–March 1971) and was created by Jack Kirby for his Fourth World series.[1] He was based on Leonard Nimoy's portrayal of the Star Trek character Spock and designed as a character who "would frequently change sides (between New Genesis and Apokolips)".[2] The Metrons in Star Trek serve a similar capacity in the episode "Arena", seeking to settle a conflict in their star system by pitting Kirk against a Gorn captain.
Although he possesses the powers of a god, Metron is typically depicted as a passive observer rather than an active participant. He wanders in search of greater knowledge using the Mobius Chair,[3] which can traverse time and space.
Metron is of neither New Genesis nor Apokolips, and refuses to partake in their war. Furthermore, he invented the "Boom Tube" teleportation technology used by the New Gods.[4]
In , Metron helps the Justice Society battle Extant after he gains control of the Worlogog.
In JLA/Avengers, Metron gives Iron Man a Mother Box to balance the power given to the Justice League by Grandmaster. He later begins guarding the cosmic egg.
In Mister Miracle, Metron contacts Mister Miracle during a stunt gone wrong, making him aware of the Fourth World. In his first appearance in the book, he looks like he has before, but later he disguises himself as an epileptic man in a wheelchair.
In Death of the New Gods, Metron commits suicide by allowing the Source to kill him.[5] He makes minor appearances in later stories before being resurrected in The New 52 continuity reboot.[6] [7] [8]
Metron consults Highfather about the various uses of the Lantern rings. About twenty Green Lanterns confront Highfather to recover Mogo's power ring. Highfather's subordinates kill most of the Lanterns, which he later regrets.[9]
Metron confronts the Anti-Monitor on Earth-3 to divert a war with Darkseid before Darkseid's daughter Grail attacks him and leaves him for dead.[10] Metron returns to confront the Justice League and convince them to evacuate Earth. However, Wonder Woman pulls Metron off the Mobius Chair and allows Batman to use it.[11]
After the Anti-Monitor and Darkseid are destroyed in battle, Metron travels to the Moon and trains Owlman. However, the two are vaporized by a mysterious entity.[12]
In , an omniversal being called the Chronicler resurrects Metron.[13]
As a New God, Metron possesses superhuman physical abilities and is nigh-immortal. He is a skilled inventor and wields the Mobius Chair, which enables him to travel through time and space.
In , the crippled and apparently paralyzed Lex Luthor (voiced by Jason Isaacs) turns into a version of Metron via Boom Tube technology provided by Wonder Woman.
Metron appears as a character summon in .[19]
Metron received an exclusive action figure through Mattel's online DC Universe Signature Series line.