Maxima (DC)
Maxima is a female comic character who features in DC Comics.
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Biography
Origin
Maxima
Seeking to find the Superman, she had a simulacrum of herself made that was sent to Earth along with Sazu. Whilst in Metropolis, she was approached by some thugs who she killed for threatening her. She then used her powers to make a number of humans into her servants where she was shown various human fashion lines. Despite that, the Lady Maxima was looking to encounter the Superman and wanted information on him where one of her servants suggested going to the Daily Planet as no one knew a place the Man of Steel called his personal residence. She came to learn that Superman had a 'girlfriend' named Lois Lane who was a human reporter that worked at the newspaper. This led to Maxima wanting to encounter this female but upon seeing her she was not impressed and used her powers so that Lois Lane could not speak as she was left in a hypnotised state. However, she and the other people of the Daily Planet had no information on Superman's location with Maxima deciding to use other means to draw the Man of Steel out. Teleporting away, she used mentally controlled humans and outfitted them with advanced technology to take over city hall. This drew Superman's attention who disarmed the attackers where he confronted the mastermind that was Maxima who immediately used her mental powers to cause him to kneel. Seeing Superman, he came to impress her and she desired him to be her mate but Sazu believed to be unworthy of her. In fact, Sazu turned against Maxima and destroyed her simulacrum as she claimed that Maxima's bloodline must not be tainted by the unworthy joining the royal house. Before disappearing, the simulacrum touched Superman's mind and promised to return before dissipating. Angry at Sazu's actions, the Lady Maxima decided to punish her attendant whilst deciding to head to Earth in order to claim the Superman for herself. (Action Comics v1 #645)
Post-Flashpoint
Following the Flashpoint, a new version of reality was created with a different history of events.
Overview
Personality and attributes
In appearance, Maxima was a beautiful woman with seemingly human features who had long red hair. She was said to be maybe around six-two in height with her being described as being a cross between a showgirl and a power-lifter. (Action Comics v1 #645)
She was shown to have no compunction with killing someone who threatened her. (Action Comics v1 #645)
Upon learning of Superman, she became curious on seeing this figure and became impressed with him where she desired him to be her mate. (Action Comics v1 #645)
One of her attendants was Sazu who accompanied Maxima during her forays. Despite this, she said that her first duty was to the Royal House and she was capable of turning against her mistress if her actions weakened the bloodline. (Action Comics v1 #645)
Powers and abilities
Maxima was shown to possess a degree of mental powers allowing her to brainwash people to serve, compel their bodies to follow her command and control their movements. (Action Comics v1 #645)
She was shown to have the capabilities to produce a simulacrum of herself that she was able to operate remotely. (Action Comics v1 #645)
She was known to keep some attendants that aided her. (Action Comics v1 #645)
Notes
- Maxima was created by Roger Stern and George Pérez where she made her first appearance in Action Comics v1 #645 (September, 1989).
Alternate Versions
In other media
Television
Appearances
- Action Comics v1: (1989)
- Supergirl:
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