Metagene
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The '''metagene''' is a gene in some humans that gives them the potential to become "super-powered" [[Metahuman|metahumans]]. Many humans' metagenes were activated by the [[Dominators]]' [[Gene-Bomb]]. Synthetic metagenes were developed at one point by the U.S. military by authorization of [[Eiling, Wade|General Wade Eiling]], but they were flawed, threatening to kill the first test subjects- the [[Ultramarines]]. | The '''metagene''' is a gene in some humans that gives them the potential to become "super-powered" [[Metahuman|metahumans]]. Many humans' metagenes were activated by the [[Dominators]]' [[Gene-Bomb]]. Synthetic metagenes were developed at one point by the U.S. military by authorization of [[Eiling, Wade|General Wade Eiling]], but they were flawed, threatening to kill the first test subjects- the [[Ultramarines]]. | ||
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| + | ===The New 52=== | ||
| + | Following the Flashpoint, a new sequence of events were created as a result of the altered timeline. The [[Daemonites]] leading scientist '''Skugardt''' discovered its existence on Earth during the reign of [[Helspont]] as he sought out a means of genetic salvation. As a result, the Daemonites infiltrated the planet in order to cultivate it for the future though Helspont was betrayed and imprisoned whilst his agents divided into factions that no longer monitored its development. (Superman Annual v3 #1) | ||
==In other media== | ==In other media== | ||
===Television=== | ===Television=== | ||
| − | *In Young Justice, "Before the Dawn" the existence of the Metagene | + | *In Young Justice, "Before the Dawn" the existence of the Metagene was revealed and shown to be an object of interest to both the Kroloteans and the Reach. |
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| + | ==Appearances== | ||
| + | *''Superman Annual v3'': | ||
[[Category:DC (Post-Crisis)]] | [[Category:DC (Post-Crisis)]] | ||
| − | [[Category:DC (Post-Zero Hour)]] [[Category:DC (Post-Infinite Crisis)]] | + | [[Category:DC (Post-Zero Hour)]] |
| + | [[Category:DC (Post-Infinite Crisis)]] | ||
[[Category:Science]] | [[Category:Science]] | ||
Revision as of 11:40, 29 April 2015
The metagene is a gene in some humans that gives them the potential to become "super-powered" metahumans. Many humans' metagenes were activated by the Dominators' Gene-Bomb. Synthetic metagenes were developed at one point by the U.S. military by authorization of General Wade Eiling, but they were flawed, threatening to kill the first test subjects- the Ultramarines.
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The New 52
Following the Flashpoint, a new sequence of events were created as a result of the altered timeline. The Daemonites leading scientist Skugardt discovered its existence on Earth during the reign of Helspont as he sought out a means of genetic salvation. As a result, the Daemonites infiltrated the planet in order to cultivate it for the future though Helspont was betrayed and imprisoned whilst his agents divided into factions that no longer monitored its development. (Superman Annual v3 #1)
In other media
Television
- In Young Justice, "Before the Dawn" the existence of the Metagene was revealed and shown to be an object of interest to both the Kroloteans and the Reach.
Appearances
- Superman Annual v3:
