Mantis is the leader of a colony of humanoid insects that migrated from New Genesis.
History
In return for his fealty, Darkseid gifted him with 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 Green Lantern. Mantis has at times served as Darkseid's lackey and, like many of the denizens of Apokolips, has occasionally risen up against his master.
Mantis attempted to force the Secret Society of Super-Villains to serve Darkseid [1], but Mantis and Darkseid were thwarted by the group [2].
During a battle with Superman and Orion in Death of the New Gods, he and Kalibak are killed by the Infinity-Man, who was acting as an agent for the Source Wall [3].
Powers and Abilities
Powers
- New God Physiology
- Immortality
- Superhuman Strength: Mantis has vast physical strength that he can furtherly augment by infusing energy in his blows, becoming able to hurt even Superman.[3]
- Superhuman Durability
- Superhuman Reflexes
- Superhuman Speed
- Darkseid Manipulation
- Antimatter Touch
- Energy Absorption
- Energy Projection
- Power Reserve (fed by Energy Absorption)
- Flight
- Thermokinesis
- Cryokinesis: enough to freeze Infinity-Man.[4].
Paraphernalia
Equipment
Transportation
Notes
- Although this character was originally introduced during DC's Earth-One era of publication, their existence following the events of the 1985–86 limited series Crisis on Infinite Earths remains intact. However, some elements of the character's Pre-Crisis history may have been altered or removed for Post-Crisis New Earth continuity, and should be considered apocryphal.
Trivia
- A Mantis action figure was released in 1985 as part of DC's "Super-Powers" collection.
Recommended Reading
Related
- 41 Appearances of Mantis (New Earth)
- 13 Images featuring Mantis (New Earth)
- 1 Quotations by or about Mantis (New Earth)
- Character Gallery: Mantis (New Earth)
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Footnotes
  This character or group of characters are related to Jack Kirby's Fourth World, either the original concept and group of titles by Jack Kirby, or any of their subsequent adaptations by other creators. This template will categorize articles that include it into the Fourth World Characters category. |