Universo

For other uses, see Universo (disambiguation).
Universo
Universo, on the cover of Adventure Comics #349, art by Curt Swan.
Publication information
PublisherDC Comics
First appearanceAdventure Comics #349 (October 1966)
Created byJim Shooter (writer)
Curt Swan (artist)
In-story information
Alter egoVidar
SpeciesHuman
Titanian (post-Zero Hour continuity)
Place of originEarth (31st century)
Team affiliationsGreen Lantern Corps
Legion of Super-Villains
PartnershipsDark Circle
Jacques Foccart
Legion of Substitute Heroes
Notable aliasesArgus Oranx III, Earth President Kandro Boltax, Vid-Gupta
AbilitiesMind control through hypnosis

Universo is a supervillain appearing in DC Comics, primarily as an enemy of the Legion of Super-Heroes. He was created by Jim Shooter and Curt Swan, and first appeared in Adventure Comics #349 (October 1966).[1]

Fictional character biography

Pre-Zero Hour

Universo is a hypnotist and enemy of the Legion of Super-Heroes who makes several attempts to conquer Earth using his abilities.[2][3][4][5] He is later revealed to be a former Green Lantern who was banished from the group after attempting to view the beginning of time.[6][7]

"Five Years Later"

Years later, the Dominators seize control of Earth, during which Universo works with the Legion to stop them. After Earth is liberated, Universo allies with Leland McCauley.

Post-Zero Hour

Following Zero Hour: Crisis in Time!, which reboots the Legion's continuity, Universo is depicted as Sarmon Ardeen, Saturn Girl's cousin. This version of Universo is erased from continuity following Infinite Crisis, which further alters DC's timeline.[8]

The New 52

In The New 52, Universo disguises himself as president-elect Hiroshi Takaneda. After a precognitive terrorist attempts an assassination, he hypnotizes Saturn Girl into missing his true identity. It is revealed that within nine years, the United Planets will fall apart under the villain's tyrannic rule.[9]

Other versions

Powers and abilities

Universo can manipulate the minds and memories of others. Furthermore, he wears a necklace that enhances his abilities.

References

  1. ^ Wells, John (2014). American Comic Book Chronicles: 1965-1969. TwoMorrows Publishing. p. 110. ISBN 978-1605490557.
  2. ^ Adventure Comics #349 (October 1966)
  3. ^ Rovin, Jeff (1987). The Encyclopedia of Supervillains. New York: Facts on File. pp. 359–360. ISBN 0-8160-1356-X.
  4. ^ Adventure Comics #359 (August 1967)
  5. ^ Legion of Super-Heroes (vol. 3) #32-35 (March–June 1987)
  6. ^ Legion of Super-Heroes (vol. 2) #295 (January 1983)
  7. ^ As revealed in Legion of Super-Heroes (vol. 3) #50 (September 1988).
  8. ^ Final Crisis: Legion of 3 Worlds #2 (November 2008)
  9. ^ Action Comics (vol. 2) #16 (March 2013)