Auron (comics)
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Auron is the name of two fictional DC Comics
superheroes.
Vol. 2 #142 (July 1981), though he first appeared in his original form, Lambien, in Green Lantern Vol. 2 #141 (June 1981). Lambien is a member of the Branx, a race of warriors. Lambien is kidnapped along with his mother X' Hal by Psions
, who experiment on the two Branxian. The experiments give X'Hal godlike powers, and she is able to escape by releasing a huge burst of energy. Lambien is killed, but subsequently resurrected as the super powerful Auron. Auron joins the Omega Men
in their battles against the Citadel, but finds himself manipulated by his mother X'Hal, who forces him to kill their former kidnappers out of revenge. Auron leaves the Omega Men after they are forced to fight each other and cause the dispersal of X'Hal's essence.
steals Superman's body for experimentation. After discovering he also needs a disc containing Superman's genetic information, he creates a clone of Jim Harper (the Guardian
) which he dubs Auron. Auron, who comes equipped with enhanced solar powered indestructible alloy armor and a jetpack, is ordered to retrieve the disc from other Cadmus members such as the Newsboy Legion
, Dubbilex
and the Guardian. The Newsboy Legion manage to convince Auron not to give Westfield the disc, and he subsequently leaves Earth.
In Adventures of Superman #509 (February 1994), Auron meets Superman in space near a Virago Cruiser to team up against Massacre
. At first believing Superman is an imposter, the two fight until Superman convinces Auron he is the genuine article. During their fight with Massacre Auron is hit by Massacre's energy blast and killed. Superman buries Auron on an isolated planet.
Auron's backpack, however, ends up damaged and in the hands of a scrap metal merchant. It is sold for booze.
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superheroes.
Auron (Omega Men)
The first Auron originally appeared in Green LanternGreen Lantern
The Green Lantern is the shared primary alias of several fictional characters, superheroes appearing in comic books published by DC Comics. The first Green Lantern was created by writer Bill Finger and artist Martin Nodell in All-American Comics #16 .Each Green Lantern possesses a power ring and...
Vol. 2 #142 (July 1981), though he first appeared in his original form, Lambien, in Green Lantern Vol. 2 #141 (June 1981). Lambien is a member of the Branx, a race of warriors. Lambien is kidnapped along with his mother X' Hal by Psions
Psion (comics)
The Psions are a fictional extraterrestrial species in the DC Universe. The Psions first appeared in Tales of the New Teen Titans #4 and were created by Marv Wolfman and George Pérez...
, who experiment on the two Branxian. The experiments give X'Hal godlike powers, and she is able to escape by releasing a huge burst of energy. Lambien is killed, but subsequently resurrected as the super powerful Auron. Auron joins the Omega Men
Omega Men
The Omega Men are a fictional team of extraterrestrial superheroes who have appeared in various comic book series published by DC Comics. They first appeared in Green Lantern #141 , and were created by Marv Wolfman and Joe Staton....
in their battles against the Citadel, but finds himself manipulated by his mother X'Hal, who forces him to kill their former kidnappers out of revenge. Auron leaves the Omega Men after they are forced to fight each other and cause the dispersal of X'Hal's essence.
Powers and abilities
Thanks to exposure to his mother X'Hal's power surge, Auron has nearly god-like energy manipulation powers. He can fly at high rates of speed and can survive unprotected in the vacuum of space.Auron (Superman)
A second Auron first appears in Legacy of Superman #1 (1993). After Superman's death, scientist Paul WestfieldPaul Westfield
Paul Westfield is a fictional DC Comics character. He first appeared in Superman Vol. 2, #58 and was created by Dan Jurgens.-Publication history:...
steals Superman's body for experimentation. After discovering he also needs a disc containing Superman's genetic information, he creates a clone of Jim Harper (the 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...
) which he dubs Auron. Auron, who comes equipped with enhanced solar powered indestructible alloy armor and a jetpack, is ordered to retrieve the disc from other Cadmus members such as the Newsboy Legion
Newsboy Legion
The Newsboy Legion are fictional characters, a kid gang in the DC Comics Universe. Created by Joe Simon and Jack Kirby, they appeared in their own self-titled feature which ran from Star Spangled Comics #7 to Star Spangled Comics #64 .-Pre-Crisis version:A group of orphans, living on the streets...
, Dubbilex
Dubbilex
Dubbilex is a fictional comic book character published by DC Comics. He debuted in Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen #136, , and was created by Jack Kirby. His name is a play on the XX chromosome. -Pre-Crisis:...
and the Guardian. The Newsboy Legion manage to convince Auron not to give Westfield the disc, and he subsequently leaves Earth.
In Adventures of Superman #509 (February 1994), Auron meets Superman in space near a Virago Cruiser to team up against Massacre
Massacre (comics)
Massacre is a fictional character, a DC Comics super-villain who first appeared in Adventures of Superman #509 .-Fictional character biography:...
. At first believing Superman is an imposter, the two fight until Superman convinces Auron he is the genuine article. During their fight with Massacre Auron is hit by Massacre's energy blast and killed. Superman buries Auron on an isolated planet.
Auron's backpack, however, ends up damaged and in the hands of a scrap metal merchant. It is sold for booze.