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Ultraman II (Antimatter Universe)

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There is a god. And he hates us all.
— Ultraman src

Ultraman is a supervillain counterpart of Superman native of the antimatter universe.

Like the other Ultraman, he was originally Lt. Clark Kent, an astronaut who became Ultraman as a result of of being experimented on by aliens. At some point he fought against the Superman of New Earth.

However while this Ultraman originates from the antimatter universe, he is fundamentally different from the main anti-matter Ultraman as this Ultraman is specifically powered by the same Kryptonite that depowers Superman, unlike antimatter Kent who is powered by the non effecting anti-Kryptonite. Also this Ultraman is far weaker in personality whereas antimatter Kent is not afraid of battling even without his powers as shown on New Kandor whereas this Ultraman was definitely scared and afraid.

He was brought to the New Earth universe by antimatter Mixyezpitelik in order to specifically help the Superman of that universe to defeat the Megistus. Once there, Ultraman assumed Superman's Clark Kent identity to get Superman's attention. Unable to accept working with the positive matter Superman on an equal basis, and being changed into a basic duplicate of Superman, Ultraman was largely ineffective against the Megistus who changed the yellow sun into a red giant.[2]

With both Superman and Ultraman almost depowered, the two teamed up with several heroes to attack Megistus. Still retaining enough of his original nature to be powered by Green Kryptonite, Ultraman was able to deliver the defeating blow when Superman tricked Megistus into attacking him with Green Kryptonite.

The ruse largely worked, though Megistus was able to deform Ultraman before he could return to his native Earth.[3]

Final Crisis

Ultraman was recruited by the Monitor Zillo Valla into joining the Supermen of the Multiverse to protect the Monitor's world from the incoming threat.

When the Ultima Thule was under attack, Ultraman was the first one to engage the attacker with extreme prejudice when Superman joined him to push the destroyer towards Earth-51. Once settled on the "Graveyard Universe", Ultraman took the endless Book of Limbo claiming that he has proof that evil wins, and there's nothing Superman can do.[4]

Heralding the rise of the evil Monitor Mandrakk, Ultraman intended to spread his word throughout the Multiverse when he was confronted by Captain Adam who, with his unbounded power, was capable of merge and control the resulting energy of Superman and Ultraman's matter/antimatter collision to transfer it into the Monitors' weapon against Mandrakk. The dark Monitor defeated, Superman and Ultraman were separated with the latter cast out and found by another evil Monitor who turned him into a living dead vampire.[1]

Joining his new master against Superman, Ultraman and Mandrakk were confronted by the now larger Supermen of the Multiverse accompanied by the Green Lantern Corps who combined their might to finish him and his master once and for all.[5]

Powers

Former Powers

When he traveled to the positive matter universe, his physiology was temporary modified by an antimatter imp in order to properly operate on that universe.[2]

  • Kryptonian Physiology: Under the effects of a "yellow" sun, Ultraman possesses the same potential powers as an average Kryptonian. These include:
    • Solar Energy Absorption: Under optimal conditions, this is the main source of Ultraman's super powers as they are contingent upon exposure to solar radiation from a yellow sun star system. His biological make up includes a number of organs which lack analogues in humans and whose functions are unknown. It is believed that between one or more of these and his bio-cellular matrix, "yellow" solar energy is stored for later use. This allows for the use of these powers to fade when yellow solar radiation is not available instead of immediate failure.
    • Heat Vision: Ultraman can, as a conscious act, fire beams of intense heat at a target by looking at it. He can vary the heat and area affected.
    • Super-Hearing: Ultraman's hearing is sensitive enough to hear any sound at any volume or pitch. With skill and concentration, he can block out ambient sounds to focus on a specific source or frequency.
    • Enhanced Vision: Ultraman's vision processes the entire electromagnetic spectrum as well as allowing vast control over selective perception and focus.
      This umbrella ability includes the following:
      • Electromagnetic Spectrum Vision: Ultraman can see well into most of the electromagnetic spectrum. He can see and identify radio and television signals as well as all other broadcast or transmitted frequencies. Using this ability, he can avoid detection by radar or satellite monitoring methods. This also allows him to see the aura generated by living thing.
      • Telescopic Vision: This is the ability to see something at a great distance, without violating the laws of physics. Though limited, the exact extent of the ability is undetermined. In function, it is similar to the zoom lens on a camera.
      • X-Ray Vision: This is the ability to see through any volume of matter except lead. Ultramans can see things behind a solid, opaque object as if it were not there. He can focus this ability to "peel back" layers of an object, allowing hidden image or inner workings to be observed. The exact type of energy perceived—such as x-rays, cosmic rays, or some other energy invisible to normal humans—is unclear. This ability perceives an ambient energy source though, it does not involve the eye projecting a concentrated, possibly toxic, beam to be reflected back from objects.
      • Microscopic Vision: This is the ability to see extremely small objects and images down to the atomic level.
      • Infrared Vision: Ultraman can see with better acuity in darkness, and to a degree in total darkness.
    • Flight: Ultraman is able to manipulate graviton particles to defy the forces of gravity and achieve flight. This ranges from hovering to moving in any posture, in any direction.
    • Invulnerability: Due to the interaction of his dense molecular structure and supercharged bio-electric aura, Ultraman is nigh-invulnerable to extreme energy forces. In addition, his extends this protection against toxins and diseases.
    • Superhuman Stamina: Ultraman is able to maintain continuous strenuous physical action for an indefinite period of time. This based on his body converting yellow solar radiation directly to energy but is limited by physiological and psychological needs to eat, drink, and sleep.
    • Superhuman Strength: Ultraman's strength is augmented by yellow solar radiation interacting with the greater than human density, resilience and biological efficiency of his musculature. His strength is more an act of conscious will on energy fields than actual physical strength. It is this act of conscious will that enables him to perform physical feats that are beyond the mere application force, such as moving a mountain top without said rock crumbling under its own mass.
    • Superhuman Speed: Ultraman is able to move at incredible speed by sheer force of will. This extends to his perceptions and allows for feats such as catching bullets in mid-flight as well as covering vast distances in little or no time.
      This also confers:
    • Super-Breath: Ultraman is able to create hurricane force winds by exhaling air from his lungs. He can chill the air as it leaves his lungs to freeze targets. He can also reverse the process to pull large volumes of air or vapor into his lungs.
    • Longevity: Ultraman can live longer than regular humans, remaining at his prime as long as he was under the exposure of the "yellow" sun.

Weaknesses

  • Vulnerability to Sunlight: After becoming a vampire, Ultraman was susceptible to the power of the sun which, with enough of it, was capable of ultimately killing him.[5]


Related

Footnotes

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Final Crisis: Superman Beyond #2
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 The Brave and the Bold (Volume 3) #11
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 The Brave and the Bold (Volume 3) #12
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 Final Crisis: Superman Beyond #1
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 Final Crisis #7


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