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| Vartox | |
| Aliases: | Vernon O'Valeron |
| Continuity: | DC Universe |
| Notability: | Antagonist |
| Type: | Supervillain |
| Gender: | Male |
| Race: | Valeronian |
| Location: | Valeron, Sombrero Galaxy |
| Status: | Alive |
| First: | Superman, Vol. 1 #281 |
Vartox is a fictional alien super-hero and a recurring character featured in comic books published by DC Comics. He is associated with the Superman line of titles, and first appeared in Superman, Volume 1 #281 in November, 1974.
Overview[]
Biography[]
Abilities[]
- Valeronian Physiology
- Hyper-Strength
- Hyper-Speed
- Hyper-Stamina
- Hyper-Endurance
- Hyper-Agility
- Hyper-Durability
- Hyper-Reflexes
- Hyper-Invulnerability
- Hyper-Senses
- Hyper-Charge
- Hyper-Breath
- Hyper-Vision
- Heat vision
- Telescopic vision
- Electromagnetic spectrum vision
- Microscopic vision
- X-ray vision
- Night vision
- Enhanced Senses
- Altered Metabolism
- Containment Immunity
- Accelerated Healing Factor
- Space Vacuum Adaptation
- Supersonic Flight
- Size Alteration
- Self-Duplication
- Bio-Fission
- Biokinesis
- Hydrokinesis
- Prognostication
- Precognition
- Hypnosis
- Illusion Casting
- Astral Projection
- Mesmerism
- Mind Control
- Mental Possession
- Empathy
- Telepathy
- Technopathy
- Telekinesis
- Teleportation
- Interstellar Travel
- Energy Form
- Energy Manipulation
- Energy Transferal
- Energy Conversion
- Energy Absorption
- Energy Solidification
- Energy Blasts
- Molecular Manipulation
- Molecular Reconstruction
- Magnetism
- Elemental Transmutation
- Optic Beams
- Density Control
- Intangibility
- Phasing
- Power Augmentation
Notes & Trivia[]
- A version of Vartox also appeared in the pilot episode of the CBS television series Supergirl. He was played by actor Owain Yeoman in that episode.
- The visual look for Vartox was inspired by the 1974 fantasy film Zardoz, starring Sean Connery in the role of the eponymous protagonist.