Agamemno
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Agamemno is a fictional character
, a supervillain
in the DC Comics
universe. He first appeared in Silver Age #1 (July 2000) during the Silver Age event (a series of Silver Age
styled one-shots of which he was the chief antagonist). He was created by Mark Waid
.
. His father ruled the universe
for eon
s before being deposed and killed by a group of similar, though younger, cosmic entities
. Agememno, his heir, fled and has presumably been on the run from his father's killers ever since, all the while plotting to regain universal domination.
He was an interplanetary conqueror who controlled many worlds; in his search for universal control, he learned of 3 items that would allow him to become all powerful: the Absorbascon (a mind reading device) from Thanagar
, a piece of crystal kryptonite
, and the central power battery of Oa
.
A few years after the formation of the Justice League of America
, he learned of their existence from Kanjar Ro
. He arrived on Earth and allied with Lex Luthor
and several criminals
, thus creating the Injustice Gang
. These villains were promised control of Earth in exchange for helping Agamemno conquer the universe.
Agamemno used his powers to swap
the minds of the JLA with the villains as follows:
The villains succeeded in securing the items Agememno required (despite being driven back into their own bodies) and became omniscient in the process. The villains threatened to destroy the JLA with the knowledge they'd learned about them but were ultimately defeated when the JLA used Robby Reed's H-Dial
to become new superhero
es of which no one had any knowledge.
Agamemno used his powers to merge and possess the three items; however, the combined might of the JLA, the Wingmen of Thanagar
, and the Green Lantern Corps
were able to separate the three items and trap Agamemno inside the central power battery. He was taken into custody by the Guardians of the Universe
. What has happened to him since, especially considering the later destruction of the Power Battery
, is unknown. Its possible he was destroyed by Parallax
.
It was revealed in the JLA storyline Tower of Babel
(also written by Waid) that the body swap by Agamemno led Batman
to develop a number of contingency plans to take down the JLA
and other heroes should they go rogue.
. This energy can possess any inorganic or dead material (e.g. he can possess the dead wood
of a boat but not possess the bodies of the JLA). Once he has possessed this material he can reshape it, usually into a standard body shape/color so he can be recognized. This new body retains the properties of the material from which it is made. If Agamemno's body is destroyed, he can simply create a new one.
He has some psychic powers
although their limits are not clear; he can clearly swap the minds/bodies of a second and third party.
Agamemno is personally capable of interstellar
and presumably intergalactic
travel
.
Fictional character
A character is the representation of a person in a narrative work of art . Derived from the ancient Greek word kharaktêr , the earliest use in English, in this sense, dates from the Restoration, although it became widely used after its appearance in Tom Jones in 1749. From this, the sense of...
, a supervillain
Supervillain
A supervillain or supervillainess is a variant of the villain character type, commonly found in comic books, action movies and science fiction in various media.They are sometimes used as foils to superheroes and other fictional heroes...
in the DC Comics
DC Comics
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universe. He first appeared in Silver Age #1 (July 2000) during the Silver Age event (a series of Silver Age
Silver Age of Comic Books
The Silver Age of Comic Books was a period of artistic advancement and commercial success in mainstream American comic books, predominantly those in the superhero genre. Following the Golden Age of Comic Books and an interregnum in the early to mid-1950s, the Silver Age is considered to cover the...
styled one-shots of which he was the chief antagonist). He was created by Mark Waid
Mark Waid
Mark Waid is an American comic book writer. He is well known for his eight-year run as writer of the DC Comics' title The Flash, as well as his scripting of the limited series Kingdom Come and Superman: Birthright, and his work on Marvel Comics' Captain America...
.
Fictional character biography
Agamemno is the son of the first sentient being to be created after the Big BangBig Bang
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. His father ruled the universe
Universe
The Universe is commonly defined as the totality of everything that exists, including all matter and energy, the planets, stars, galaxies, and the contents of intergalactic space. Definitions and usage vary and similar terms include the cosmos, the world and nature...
for eon
Aeon
The word aeon, also spelled eon or æon , originally means "life", and/or "being", though it then tended to mean "age", "forever" or "for eternity". It is a Latin transliteration from the koine Greek word , from the archaic . In Homer it typically refers to life or lifespan...
s before being deposed and killed by a group of similar, though younger, cosmic entities
Cosmic entities (DC Comics)
In the comic books published by DC Comics, cosmic entities are fictional characters possessing superpowers on a planetary, stellar, galactic, universal or even multiversal level, powers far beyond those of humans or conventional superheroes, and usually serving some natural function in the...
. Agememno, his heir, fled and has presumably been on the run from his father's killers ever since, all the while plotting to regain universal domination.
He was an interplanetary conqueror who controlled many worlds; in his search for universal control, he learned of 3 items that would allow him to become all powerful: the Absorbascon (a mind reading device) from Thanagar
Thanagar
Thanagar is a fictional planet in the . Thanagar is the original home of the humanoid Thanagarian race, noted for the discovery of gravity-defying Nth metal...
, a piece of crystal kryptonite
Kryptonite
Kryptonite is a fictional material from the Superman mythos —the ore form of a radioactive element from Superman's home planet of Krypton. It is famous for being the ultimate physical weakness of Superman, and the word kryptonite has since become synonymous with an Achilles' heel —the one weakness...
, and the central power battery of Oa
Oa
Oa is a fictional planet that lies at the center of the DC Comics universe. Since its inception, Oa has been the planetary citadel of the Guardians of the Universe and the headquarters of the Green Lantern Corps...
.
A few years after the formation of the Justice League of America
Justice League
The Justice League, also called the Justice League of America or JLA, is a fictional superhero team that appears in comic books published by DC Comics....
, he learned of their existence from Kanjar Ro
Kanjar Ro
Kanjar Ro is a fictional supervillain in the DC Comics universe. He first appeared in Justice League of America #3 in a story entitled "The Slave Ship of Space". He was created by Gardner Fox and Mike Sekowsky....
. He arrived on Earth and allied with Lex Luthor
Lex Luthor
Lex Luthor is a fictional character, a supervillain who appears in comic books published by DC Comics, and the archenemy of Superman, although given his high status as a supervillain, he has also come into conflict with Batman and other superheroes in the DC Universe. Created by Jerry Siegel and...
and several criminals
Supervillain
A supervillain or supervillainess is a variant of the villain character type, commonly found in comic books, action movies and science fiction in various media.They are sometimes used as foils to superheroes and other fictional heroes...
, thus creating the Injustice Gang
Injustice Gang
The Injustice Gang is a group of fictional supervillains in the DC Comics universe. They are antagonists of the Justice League.-First Formation:The original Injustice Gang's membership consisted of:...
. These villains were promised control of Earth in exchange for helping Agamemno conquer the universe.
Agamemno used his powers to swap
Body swap
A body swap is a storytelling device seen in a variety of fiction, most often in television shows and movies, in which two people exchange minds and end up in each other's bodies. Alternatively, their minds may stay where they are as their bodies adjust...
the minds of the JLA with the villains as follows:
- Lex LuthorLex LuthorLex Luthor is a fictional character, a supervillain who appears in comic books published by DC Comics, and the archenemy of Superman, although given his high status as a supervillain, he has also come into conflict with Batman and other superheroes in the DC Universe. Created by Jerry Siegel and...
swapped bodies with SupermanSupermanSuperman is a fictional comic book superhero appearing in publications by DC Comics, widely considered to be an American cultural icon. Created by American writer Jerry Siegel and Canadian-born American artist Joe Shuster in 1932 while both were living in Cleveland, Ohio, and sold to Detective... - ChronosChronos (comics)Chronos is the name of several fictional characters of DC Comics, both supervillains who take their name from the Greek personification of Time and have the ability of time travel and can manipulate history.-David Clinton:...
swapped bodies with AtomAtom (comics)The Atom is a name shared by several fictional comic book superheroes from the DC Comics universe.There have been five characters who have shared the Atom codename. The original Golden Age Atom, Al Pratt, was created by Ben Flinton and Bill O'Connor and first appeared in All-American Publications'... - Black MantaBlack MantaBlack Manta is a supervillain appearing in DC Comics, primarily as the archenemy of Aquaman. The character debuted in Aquaman #35 .-Fictional character biography:...
swapped bodies with AquamanAquamanAquaman is a fictional superhero who appears in comic books published by DC Comics. Created by Paul Norris and Mort Weisinger, the character debuted in More Fun Comics #73 . Initially a backup feature in DC's anthology titles, Aquaman later starred in several volumes of a solo title... - CatwomanCatwomanCatwoman is a fictional character associated with DC Comics' Batman franchise. Historically a supervillain, the character was created by Bill Finger and Bob Kane, partially inspired by Kane's cousin, Ruth Steel...
swapped bodies with Black CanaryBlack CanaryBlack Canary is the name of two fictional characters, DC Comics superheroines created by writer Robert Kanigher and artist Carmine Infantino. The first Black Canary debuted appeared in Flash Comics #86 . The first Black Canary was the alter-ego of Dinah Drake, who took part in Golden Age adventures... - Dr. LightDoctor Light (Arthur Light)Doctor Arthur Light is a fictional supervillain appearing in comic books published by DC Comics. He is the third individual to have adopted the persona of Doctor Light, after a Golden Age foe of Doctor Mid-Nite and Arthur's associate Jacob Finlay...
swapped bodies with Martian ManhunterMartian ManhunterThe Martian Manhunter is a fictional character, a superhero that appears in publications published by DC Comics. Created by writer Joseph Samachson and artist Joe Certa, the character first appeared in Detective Comics #225... - Mr. Element swapped bodies with FlashFlash (comics)The Flash is a name shared by several fictional comic book superheroes from the DC Comics universe. Created by writer Gardner Fox and artist Harry Lampert, the original Flash first appeared in Flash Comics #1 ....
- PenguinPenguin (comics)Oswald Chesterfield Cobblepot III is a DC Comics supervillain and one of Batman's oldest, most persistent enemies. The Penguin was introduced by artist Bob Kane and writer Bill Finger, making his debut in Detective Comics #58 .The Penguin is a short, rotund man known for his love of birds and his...
swapped bodies with BatmanBatmanBatman is a fictional character created by the artist Bob Kane and writer Bill Finger. A comic book superhero, Batman first appeared in Detective Comics #27 , and since then has appeared primarily in publications by DC Comics... - Felix FaustFelix FaustFelix Faust is a fictional character and supervillain who appears in stories published by DC Comics. The character first appeared in 1962 as an adversary of the Justice League of America...
swapped bodies with Green ArrowGreen ArrowGreen Arrow is a fictional superhero that appears in comic books published by DC Comics. Created by Mort Weisinger and George Papp, he first appeared in More Fun Comics #73 in November 1941. His secret identity is Oliver Queen, billionaire and former mayor of fictional Star City...
The villains succeeded in securing the items Agememno required (despite being driven back into their own bodies) and became omniscient in the process. The villains threatened to destroy the JLA with the knowledge they'd learned about them but were ultimately defeated when the JLA used Robby Reed's H-Dial
Dial H for Hero
Dial H for Hero is a comic book feature published by DC Comics about a mysterious dial that enables an ordinary person to become a superhero for a short time, by selecting the letters H-E-R-O in order. Each time it is used, the dial causes its possessor to become a superhero with a different name,...
to become new superhero
Superhero
A superhero is a type of stock character, possessing "extraordinary or superhuman powers", dedicated to protecting the public. Since the debut of the prototypical superhero Superman in 1938, stories of superheroes — ranging from brief episodic adventures to continuing years-long sagas —...
es of which no one had any knowledge.
Agamemno used his powers to merge and possess the three items; however, the combined might of the JLA, the Wingmen of Thanagar
Wingmen of Thanagar
The Wingmen are a fictional police force of the planet Thanagar with roles of judge, jury and executioner in DC Comics publications.-History:...
, and the Green Lantern Corps
Green Lantern Corps
The Green Lantern Corps is the name of a fictional intergalactic military/police force appearing in comics published by DC Comics. They patrol the farthest reaches of the DC Universe at the behest of the Guardians, a race of immortals residing on the planet Oa...
were able to separate the three items and trap Agamemno inside the central power battery. He was taken into custody by the Guardians of the Universe
Guardians of the Universe
The Guardians of the Universe, alternatively known as the Guardians or Oans are a fictional extraterrestrial race in the DC Comics universe. They first appeared in Green Lantern Vol. 2 #1 , and were created by John Broome and Gil Kane. Here they do not reveal their existence to Hal, bringing his...
. What has happened to him since, especially considering the later destruction of the Power Battery
Emerald Twilight
"Emerald Twilight" is a 1994 comic book story told in Green Lantern #48-50, written by Ron Marz, and published by DC Comics. The story introduced a new Green Lantern, Kyle Rayner, who gained a significant fan following....
, is unknown. Its possible he was destroyed by Parallax
Parallax (comics)
Parallax is a fictional comic book supervillain in the DC Comics universe. Created by writer Ron Marz and artist Darryl Banks for Green Lantern vol...
.
It was revealed in the JLA storyline Tower of Babel
JLA: Tower of Babel
"Tower of Babel" is a 2000 comic book storyline that ran in the DC Comics monthly series JLA #43-46. It was written by Mark Waid.-Summary:...
(also written by Waid) that the body swap by Agamemno led Batman
Batman
Batman is a fictional character created by the artist Bob Kane and writer Bill Finger. A comic book superhero, Batman first appeared in Detective Comics #27 , and since then has appeared primarily in publications by DC Comics...
to develop a number of contingency plans to take down the JLA
Justice League
The Justice League, also called the Justice League of America or JLA, is a fictional superhero team that appears in comic books published by DC Comics....
and other heroes should they go rogue.
Powers and abilities
Agamemno is made up of invisible, intangible, formless psychic energyParapsychology
The term parapsychology was coined in or around 1889 by philosopher Max Dessoir, and originates from para meaning "alongside", and psychology. The term was adopted by J.B. Rhine in the 1930s as a replacement for the term psychical research...
. This energy can possess any inorganic or dead material (e.g. he can possess the dead wood
Wood
Wood is a hard, fibrous tissue found in many trees. It has been used for hundreds of thousands of years for both fuel and as a construction material. It is an organic material, a natural composite of cellulose fibers embedded in a matrix of lignin which resists compression...
of a boat but not possess the bodies of the JLA). Once he has possessed this material he can reshape it, usually into a standard body shape/color so he can be recognized. This new body retains the properties of the material from which it is made. If Agamemno's body is destroyed, he can simply create a new one.
He has some psychic powers
Parapsychology
The term parapsychology was coined in or around 1889 by philosopher Max Dessoir, and originates from para meaning "alongside", and psychology. The term was adopted by J.B. Rhine in the 1930s as a replacement for the term psychical research...
although their limits are not clear; he can clearly swap the minds/bodies of a second and third party.
Agamemno is personally capable of interstellar
Solar System
The Solar System consists of the Sun and the astronomical objects gravitationally bound in orbit around it, all of which formed from the collapse of a giant molecular cloud approximately 4.6 billion years ago. The vast majority of the system's mass is in the Sun...
and presumably intergalactic
Galaxy
A galaxy is a massive, gravitationally bound system that consists of stars and stellar remnants, an interstellar medium of gas and dust, and an important but poorly understood component tentatively dubbed dark matter. The word galaxy is derived from the Greek galaxias , literally "milky", a...
travel
Faster-than-light
Faster-than-light communications and travel refer to the propagation of information or matter faster than the speed of light....
.