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Infinity-Man
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Infinity-Man is the name of several characters appearing in DC Comics, in the Fourth World storyline. Both are alien heroes associated with the New Gods, with the second, Drax, being Darkseid's brother and an ally of the Forever People.cite-ref-guide-1-0[1]

Infinity-Man appears in Young Justice, where he is depicted as the combined form of the Forever People rather than a separate entity.

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Publication history

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

Fictional character biography

Infinity-Man is initially Astorr, an alien warrior who gives his title to Drax, Darkseid's brother.cite-ref-3[3] Drax goes on to serve Highfather on New Genesis, where he encounters the Forever People. The Forever People can summon Drax using their Mother Boxes, with them entering limbo while he is active.

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 the embodiment of Highfather's conscience.cite-ref-4[4]cite-ref-5[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

• 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.cite-ref-6[6]
• Infinity-Man appears as a character summon in Scribblenauts Unmasked: A DC Comics Adventure.cite-ref-7[7]

References

cite-note-guide-11. citerefcowsillirvinekortemanning2016Cowsill, 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.
cite-note-22. citerefmorrow2017Morrow, John (May 2017). "Dangling Plot Threads". The Jack Kirby Collector (71). TwoMorrows Publishing: 49. Retrieved 30 March 2020.
cite-note-33. citerefgreenbergerpasko2010Greenberger, Robert; Pasko, Martin (2010). The Essential Superman Encyclopedia. Del Rey. p. 128. ISBN 978-0-345-50108-0.
cite-note-44. Infinity Man and the Forever People #1 - #9 (August 2014 - May 2015)
cite-note-55. Red Lanterns #35
cite-note-66. Andrew Robinson (writer); Michael Chang (director) (November 11, 2011). "Disordered". Young Justice. Season 1, Episode 17. Cartoon Network.
cite-note-77. citerefeisen2013Eisen, Andrew (October 4, 2013). "DC Characters and Objects - Scribblenauts Unmasked Guide". IGN. Retrieved May 13, 2024.

External links

• Cosmic Teams: New Gods
• Index to the Earth-1 Fourth World stories