Anomaly (comics)
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Anomaly is a fictional character
in the DC Comics
universe. He first appeared in Adventures of Superman #539.
of convicted murderer Floyd "Bullets" Barstow, created by Project Cadmus
, which is a large scientific 'think tank' specializing in genetics. After a fight with a person named Misa, the slight scratches on his right hand become inflamed and his powers manifest. He believes this 'evil' comes from his original DNA source. After escaping from Cadmus, he joins the Superman Revenge Squad
where Superman defeats him. Intergang
, a vast criminal organization, easily gets him out of prison and Anomaly begins working with the group. Intergang's mission to kill Cadmus' protector, Guardian
, fails when Anomaly experiences a change of heart. He helps protect Guardian. In return, Anomaly is allowed to return to Cadmus, to see if he could be helped.
villain Absorbing Man
).
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...
in the DC Comics
DC Comics
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universe. He first appeared in Adventures of Superman #539.
Fictional character biography
Anomaly is a cloneCloning
Cloning in biology is the process of producing similar populations of genetically identical individuals that occurs in nature when organisms such as bacteria, insects or plants reproduce asexually. Cloning in biotechnology refers to processes used to create copies of DNA fragments , cells , or...
of convicted murderer Floyd "Bullets" Barstow, created by Project Cadmus
Project Cadmus
Project Cadmus is a fictional genetic engineering project in the DC Comics Universe. It was created by Jack Kirby as the DNA Project in Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen #133 , and was run by the former Newsboy Legion...
, which is a large scientific 'think tank' specializing in genetics. After a fight with a person named Misa, the slight scratches on his right hand become inflamed and his powers manifest. He believes this 'evil' comes from his original DNA source. After escaping from Cadmus, he joins the Superman Revenge Squad
Superman Revenge Squad
The Superman Revenge Squad is the name of two fictional organizations in the DC Comics universe. As their name suggests, they are enemies of Superman.-Pre-Crisis on Infinite Earths:...
where Superman defeats him. Intergang
Intergang
Intergang is a fictional organized crime group in Superman and other DC comics. Armed with technology supplied by the villainous New Gods of the planet Apokolips, it is a potent foe who can seriously challenge the most powerful superheroes...
, a vast criminal organization, easily gets him out of prison and Anomaly begins working with the group. Intergang's mission to kill Cadmus' protector, Guardian
Guardian (DC Comics)
Guardian is a comic book fictional character, a DC Comics superhero, created by Jack Kirby and Joe Simon. He first appeared in Star Spangled Comics #7...
, fails when Anomaly experiences a change of heart. He helps protect Guardian. In return, Anomaly is allowed to return to Cadmus, to see if he could be helped.
Powers and abilities
Anomaly has the power to turn his body into any substance he touches (much like the Marvel ComicsMarvel Comics
Marvel Worldwide, Inc., commonly referred to as Marvel Comics and formerly Marvel Publishing, Inc. and Marvel Comics Group, is an American company that publishes comic books and related media...
villain Absorbing Man
Absorbing Man
The Absorbing Man is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appears in Journey into Mystery #114 The Absorbing Man (Carl "Crusher" Creel) is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character first...
).