John Corben (Lois & Clark)

Metallo
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Real Name	John "Johnny" Corben
Main Alias	Metallo
Base Of Operations	Metropolis
Status
Alignment	Bad
Identity	Public Identity
Citizenship	American
Marital Status	Single
Occupation	Criminal
Characteristics
Gender	Male
Eyes	Brown
Hair	Brown
Origin
Universe	Lois & Clark
Creators	Robert Bernstein · Al Plastino
First Appearance	"Metallo" (January 1, 1995)
Last Appearance	"Metallo" (January 1, 1995)

Metallo was an enemy of Superman.

History

When Lucy Lane comes back to Metropolis, she's got a new boyfriend: Johnny Corben. After Johnny was shot by the police during a robbery, two scientists transform him into a cyborg with a heart of Kryptonite. After John discovers that information, he decides to use his new body to be a more prolific criminal and tried to defeat Superman.

Powers and Abilities

Powers

• Cybernetic Enhancement
  • Superhuman Strength

Notes

• This version of the character is exclusive to the continuity of the television series Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman and is an adaptation of Metallo/John Corben. The original character was created by Robert Bernstein and Al Plastino and first appeared in Action Comics #252.
• Metallo was portrayed by Scott Valentine.

Related

• Appearances of John Corben (Lois & Clark)
• Images featuring John Corben (Lois & Clark)
• Quotations by or about John Corben (Lois & Clark)
• Character Gallery: John Corben (Lois & Clark)

Footnotes

Superman Villain(s) This character has been primarily an enemy of Superman in any of his various incarnations, or members of the Superman Family. This template will categorize articles that include it into the "Superman Villains category."