Purge is a killer robot that was used by Intergang.
History
Trapped on Stryker's Island Penitentiary after a confrontation with Superman, Bruno Mannheim devised a dangerous escape plan by feigning a bargain with the prosecution and the Metropolis Police Department to hand over the entire organization in exchange for his freedom. This would catch Gillespie's attention, who would trigger Purge to kill him and somehow this would help him get out of prison.
Breaking half the prison and hurting the guards, Purge's rampage was briefly stopped by Superman, who ripped off its arms and drowned it in a part of the sea full of toxic waste, cutting off the signal that activated it. Unbeknownst to him, both of the torn-off arms went to Manhnheim's cell and broke his Damper Collar.
Capabilities
Despite having no artificial intelligence, Purge has a software capable of analyzing, learning and adapting to any given situation. When confronted by Superman, it showed enough basic combat skills and superhuman strength to keep him off-balance.
Its outer shell is made of an unknown and nearly unbreakable metal capable of withstanding high caliber bullets, massive impacts, being submerged in water, heat attacks and blows from Superman without making a dent in it. Despite Purge's high resistance to physical harm, it is possible to cause damage to its outer shell, but even if damaged it can regenerate damaged areas and even grow new limbs within seconds of them being ripped off, and its torn limbs can complete their tasks autonomously.[1]
Inside its arms it has a pair of wheels for locomotion that are triggered when the robot enters motorcycle mode.
Notes
- The quickest and most accurate way to defeat it is destroying the microwave receiver circuitry inside its head.
- In conjunction with Intergang's broadcast power network, its circuits can be used to create a Boom Tube.[2]
See Also
- Appearances of Purge I (New Earth)
- Item Gallery: Purge I (New Earth)
- Images featuring Purge I (New Earth)
Footnotes
  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." |