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Contents 1 History 2 Powers and Abilities 2.1 Powers 3 Paraphernalia 3.1 Weapons 4 Notes 5 See Also 6 Links and References 6.1 Footnotes

History

Credited as being the world's first official android, Amazo was created by the immortal, evil mastermind Professor Ivo. Utilizing superior "absorption cell" technology, Amazo can replicate the super powers of any metahuman he encounters. And so, Amazo became one of the most dangerous menaces to originally oppose the Justice League of America. While initially programmed to serve the agenda of his creator - to find any means to prolong Ivo's immortality, Amazo had outgrown his original agenda.

Taking on the Justice League of America, Amazo has several heroic enemies. For a time, he was imprisoned in an airtight chamber within The Fortress of Solitude, after challenging Superman. However, he eventually escaped that prison, and resumed his rivalry with the JLA, as well as the Justice Legion A's Hourman. A cybernetic hero from the 853rd century, Hourman's presence made Amazo resentful and bitter. But while Hourman - who later joined the new JSA, then departed to his original time period, is no longer Amazo's primary foe, Superman and the rest of the Justice League were still present to pose a continual problem for Amazo. While his programming and own sentience have displayed no intent on world conquest, Amazo exists as a monster of sorts, whose very being is a hazard to all of humanity.

Powers and Abilities

Powers

Absorption Cells: throughout Amazo's synthetic body permit the android to replicate the special abilities of any super-beings in his immediate proximity. With every being encountered, Amazo becomes even more powerful and virtually unstoppable. Originally, he could only use one power at a time ^[1] and has duplicated Superman's strength, The Flash's speed, Green Lantern's power ring, and Wonder Woman's magic lasso among others. In most cases, Amazo possesses a 'default' form consisting of the powers of the first five (post-Crisis) JLA members, capable of adapting to incorporate other powers. After years of battling the JLA to a standstill, he recently "upgraded" by absorbing part of Hourman's Worlogog which gave him time traveling powers as well.

Power Amplification: The ability to absorb others' powers and magnify them to greater levels.

• His "Default Template" powers include those of:

• Powers of Superman

• Powers of Wonder Woman

• Powers of the Flash

• Powers of Martian Manhunter

• Powers of Aquaman

• Skills of Green Arrow

• • Intelligence and Skills of Batman

Paraphernalia

Weapons

Wields an exact duplicate of Wonder Woman's lasso and Green Lantern's ring.

Notes

• In a battle with Amazo, the android demonstrated abilities and powers of Superman, Flash, Batman, Elongated Man, and the Atom without actually seeing them and absorbing their powers.

See Also

• Discuss Amazo (New Earth) on the forums
• Appearances of Amazo (New Earth)
• Character Gallery: Amazo (New Earth)
• Images featuring Amazo (New Earth)

Links and References

• Amazo at DCComics.com
• Amazo at Wikipedia
• Amazo at The Unofficial Guide to the DC Universe
  

Footnotes

Justice League Villain This character is or was primarily an enemy of the Justice League, in any of its various incarnations. This template will categorize articles that include it into the category "Justice League Villains."