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| − | The ''' | + | The '''Metagene''' is a concept that features in [[DC Comics]]. |
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| + | ==History== | ||
| + | ===Origin=== | ||
| + | It was 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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| + | [[Wade Eiling|General Eiling]] had a team of geneticists synthesize the Metagene that was imparted on four recruits to turn them into super-soldiers that formed the [[International Ultramarine Corps]]. The process was lethal on the test subjects which meant that they could only live for a week. To hide their origin, the General created a cover story for the Ultramarine Corps that was designated as the '''Threshold Project'''. (JLA v1 #25) | ||
===The New 52=== | ===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) | 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) | ||
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| + | ==Overview== | ||
| + | It was possible to synthesize the Metahuman gene though one attempt made it lethal to its hosts and killed them within a week. (JLA v1 #25) | ||
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| + | ==Members== | ||
| + | *'''Black Lightning''' : | ||
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| + | ==Notes== | ||
| + | *The Metagene was created by Keith Giffen, Bill Mantlo and Todd McFarlane where it made its first appearance in Invasion! v1 #1 (January, 1989). | ||
==In other media== | ==In other media== | ||
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==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
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*''Superman Annual v3'': | *''Superman Annual v3'': | ||
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[[Category:DC (Post-Crisis)]] | [[Category:DC (Post-Crisis)]] | ||
[[Category:DC (Post-Zero Hour)]] | [[Category:DC (Post-Zero Hour)]] | ||
[[Category:DC (Post-Infinite Crisis)]] | [[Category:DC (Post-Infinite Crisis)]] | ||
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Revision as of 14:58, 19 November 2017
The Metagene is a concept that features in DC Comics.
Contents |
History
Origin
It was 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.
General Eiling had a team of geneticists synthesize the Metagene that was imparted on four recruits to turn them into super-soldiers that formed the International Ultramarine Corps. The process was lethal on the test subjects which meant that they could only live for a week. To hide their origin, the General created a cover story for the Ultramarine Corps that was designated as the Threshold Project. (JLA v1 #25)
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)
Overview
It was possible to synthesize the Metahuman gene though one attempt made it lethal to its hosts and killed them within a week. (JLA v1 #25)
Members
- Black Lightning :
Notes
- The Metagene was created by Keith Giffen, Bill Mantlo and Todd McFarlane where it made its first appearance in Invasion! v1 #1 (January, 1989).
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
- Invasion!:
- Superman Annual v3:
- JLA:
