Mantis (DC Comics)
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Mantis is a fictional
Publication history
Mantis first appeared in Forever People #2 (June 1971) and was created by writer-artist Jack Kirby.[2]
Fictional character biography
Mantis is the leader of a colony of humanoid insects that migrated from New Genesis. In return for his fealty, Darkseid gave him great power. He typically spent time in a power pod recharging his energies but he could also absorb energies sent at him by an opponent such as the Green Lantern Corps. Mantis has at times served as Darkseid's lackey and, like many of the denizens of Apokolips, has occasionally risen up against his master.[3]
Mantis assists Darkseid in creating the first
Mantis is featured in issue #5 of the limited series
Powers and abilities
Mantis is the second most powerful being on Apokolips, second to only Darkseid himself.
Mantis possesses a "thermal touch" which enables him to generate heat and he can create "frigi-blocks" which trap opponents in ice.[11] Mantis' most dangerous power is his ability to generate antimatter. He can destroy anything he touches by creating antimatter in the object that he touched.[4] Mantis can generate and build large amounts of cosmic energy through his power pod which he keeps underground and heavily guarded.[4] If he uses up too much energy in a battle or becomes heavily injured, then he will flee to his power pod to recharge.
Alongside his vast energy-manipulating abilities, Mantis also possesses superhuman strength, durability, speed, and stamina.[11] He is also immortal, like all denizens of the Fourth World.[4]
In other media
Television
- Mantis appears in Justice League Unlimited, voiced by an uncredited J.K. Simmons.[citation needed] This version attempted to leave Apokolips due to its civil war that started after Darkseid's death, but was defeated by Superman and Captain Atom and returned to Apokolips.
- Mantis appears in Batman: The Brave and the Bold, voiced by Wade Williams.[citation needed]
- Mantis appears in Young Justice, voiced by Andrew Kishino.[12] This version is from the Forest Hive of New Genesis and possesses an intense hatred for the New Gods, which factored into him betraying them and joining Apokolips. Additionally, he sports a bulkier and more insect-like appearance with green skin and four arms, as well as the ability to roll around like a boulder.
Film
An alternative universe version of Mantis appears in Justice League: Gods and Monsters.
Video games
Mantis appears as a boss and playable character in Lego DC Super-Villains, voiced by Lex Lang.[citation needed]
References
- ISBN 978-1-4654-8578-6.
- ISBN 978-1-4654-5357-0.
- ISBN 0-7566-0592-X.
- ^ a b c d e Who's Who, The Definitive Directory of the DC Universe #14
- ^ Super Powers (vol. 2) #6
- ^ a b c Super Powers (vol. 2) #3
- ^ Secret Society of Super-Villains #4
- ^ Legion of Super-Heroes (vol. 4) #97
- ^ The Titans #40
- ^ Superman Confidential #10
- ^ a b The DC Comics Encyclopedia
- ^ "Andrew Kishino (visual voices guide)". Behind The Voice Actors. Retrieved August 19, 2023. A green check mark indicates that a role has been confirmed using a screenshot (or collage of screenshots) of a title's list of voice actors and their respective characters found in its opening and/or closing credits and/or other reliable sources of information.
External links
- Spider-Bob's Comic Book Encyclopedia
- Mantis at the DC Database
