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Infinity Inc.

Infinity Inc #1 cover depicting the original Infinitors. Art by Mike Machlan.
Publisher DC Comics
Schedule Monthly
Format Ongoing series
Publication date March 1984 - June 1988
Number of issues 53
Main character(s) Infinity, Inc. DC Comics is an American comic book and related media company Ongoing series, sometimes shortened as the Noun ongoing, is a term referring to a comic book series that is intended to continue indefinitely Events Year overall January Alan Moore takes over Swamp Thing at issue #20 a run which would turn Events January February March April May June The Evolutionary War crossover event in
Creative team
Writer(s) Roy Thomas
Creator(s) Roy Thomas
Jerry Ordway
Mike Machlan

Infinity Inc. Roy Thomas (born November 22 1940, Missouri, United States) is a Comic book Writer and editor, and Roy Thomas (born November 22 1940, Missouri, United States) is a Comic book Writer and editor, and Jerry Ordway (born November 28, 1957) is an American Writer, Penciller and Inker of Comic books He is a team of comic book superheroes in the DC Comics universe, mostly composed of the children and heirs of the Justice Society of America, making them the Society's analogue to the Teen Titans, which is composed of sidekicks of Justice League members. A comic book (often shortened to simply comic and sometimes called a comic paper or comic magazine) is a Magazine or Book of narrative A superhero (sometimes rendered super-hero or super hero) is a Fictional character "of unprecedented physical prowess dedicated to acts of derring-do DC Comics is an American comic book and related media company The DC Universe ( DCU) is the fictional Shared universe where most of the comic stories published by DC Comics take place The Justice Society of America, or JSA, is a DC Comics Superhero group the first team of superheroes in Comic book history For the animated TV series based on this comic see Teen Titans (TV series. Created by Roy Thomas, Jerry Ordway and Mike Machlan, they first appeared in All-Star Squadron #25 (September 1983). Roy Thomas (born November 22 1940, Missouri, United States) is a Comic book Writer and editor, and Jerry Ordway (born November 28, 1957) is an American Writer, Penciller and Inker of Comic books He The All-Star Squadron is a DC Comics fictional Superhero team that debuted in Justice League of America #193 (August 1981 It is also the name of the comic book starring the group, which ran from issue #1 (March 1984) through #53 (June 1988). Events Year overall January Alan Moore takes over Swamp Thing at issue #20 a run which would turn Events January February March April May June The Evolutionary War crossover event in

Contents

Publication history

The group was organized by Sylvester Pemberton, the original Star-Spangled Kid in Infinity Inc. Star-Spangled Kid is the name of several fictional Superheroes in the DC Comics universe (vol. 1) #1 when a number of JSA proteges were denied admission to the JSA. They instead formed their own group. Members of Infinity, Inc. were known as Infinitors.

Roy Thomas and his wife Dann wrote the series throughout its run. Dannette "Dann" Thomas is the former wife of Comic book writer and editor Roy Thomas and has at times worked with him on All-Star Squadron Artists on the series included Jerry Ordway, Don Newton, Todd McFarlane, Vince Argondezzi and Michael Bair. Jerry Ordway (born November 28, 1957) is an American Writer, Penciller and Inker of Comic books He Don Newton (born November 12, 1934 in St Charles Virginia and died August 19, 1984 in Phoenix Arizona) was an Todd McFarlane (born March 16, 1961) is a Canadian Comic book artist writer toy manufacturer/designer and media Entrepreneur who is best known Michael A Hernandez is an American comic book artist (who is better known as Michael Bair) best known for his work as an inker

The series ended with the death of the Star-Spangled Kid (by then known as Skyman), and presumably the group disbanded shortly thereafter. Skyman is the name of two fictional Superheroes from the DC Comics Universe. Several members have gone on to supporting roles in other comics series. Fury filled a pivotal role in The Sandman and is the mother of Daniel. Fury, in comics, may refer to Fury (DC Comics, a superheroine in DC Comics Fury (Marvel Comics, a supervillain in Marvel The Sandman is a Comic book series written by Neil Gaiman and published in the United States by the DC Comics imprint Vertigo Daniel Hall is a Fictional character in the Sandman Comic book series written by Neil Gaiman and published by DC Comics Hourman, Nuklon (as Atom Smasher), Silver Scarab (as Dr. Hourman (Rick Tyler is a Fictional character, a Superhero who was created by Roy Thomas, Dann Thomas and Todd McFarlane Albert Rothstein (known by the aliases Nuklon and Atom Smasher -- sometimes spelled " Atom-Smasher " is a Fictional character, Hector Hall was a Superhero who appeared in DC Comics 's Infinity Inc Fate) and Power Girl eventually joined the 21st Century incarnation of the JSA.

Originally, the series took place on the parallel world of Earth-Two, but in 1986 it was merged with the rest of DC continuity following Crisis on Infinite Earths. The DC Multiverse is a Fictional continuity construct that exists in stories published by Comic book company DC Comics. The DC Multiverse is a Fictional continuity construct that exists in stories published by Comic book company DC Comics. Crisis on Infinite Earths is a twelve-issue American comic book Limited series (identified as a "12-part maxi-series" and crossover From then on, they shared their spot as Los Angeles' superteam with The Outsiders, and were involved in a crossover with The New Teen Titans. The Outsiders are fictional characters a DC Comics Superhero team For the animated TV series based on this comic see Teen Titans (TV series.

Infinity, Inc. (vol. 1, 1984-1988)

Formation

Hector Hall, Lyta Trevor, Norda Cantrell and Albert Rothstein decided to adopt identities of their own and apply for membership in the Justice Society of America. Hector Hall was a Superhero who appeared in DC Comics 's Infinity Inc Fury is the codename shared by three DC Comics Superheroes two of whom are mother and daughter and the third who is an altogether different character Northwind is a Fictional Avian Human hybrid published by DC Comics. Albert Rothstein (known by the aliases Nuklon and Atom Smasher -- sometimes spelled " Atom-Smasher " is a Fictional character, The Justice Society of America, or JSA, is a DC Comics Superhero group the first team of superheroes in Comic book history The four of them adopt the codenames of Silver Scarab, Fury, Northwind and Nuklon respectively. They are turned down but not willing to give up the four apply again with Jennie-Lynn Hayden and Todd Rice, both Alan Scott's children. Jade ( Jennifer-Lynn Hayden) is a Fictional character, a Superhero in the DC Comics DC universe. Obsidian is a Fictional Superhero (formerly a Super-villain) published by DC Comics. Alan Scott is a Fictional character, a Superhero from the DC Comics universe and the first superhero to bear the name Green Lantern Feeling pity on the youngsters Star-Spangled Kid decided to leave the JSA in order to create a new group, in which they were also joined by Power Girl, The Huntress and Brainwave, Jr., calling themselves Infinity, Inc. Star-Spangled Kid is the name of several fictional Superheroes in the DC Comics universe The Silver Age Huntress was Helena Wayne, the daughter of the Batman and Catwoman of Earth-Two, an alternate universe established Brainwave (or Brain Wave) is a name shared by two characters in the DC Comics Universe, who are father and son [1]

The team first faces the Justice Society of America, turned evil by the Stream of Ruthlessness, thanks to the Ultra-Humanite. The Justice Society of America, or JSA, is a DC Comics Superhero group the first team of superheroes in Comic book history The Ultra-Humanite is a Fictional character, a Supervillain appearing in stories published by DC Comics. They are able to defeat the JSA and the Ultra-Humanite and the team saves the world. [2] In a press conference (to garner media attention for the new team) the team publicly divulge their secret identities, revealing those of their parents in the process, and Hector also announces his engagement to Lyta. The Star-Spangled Kid is able to form a partnership with the city of Los Angeles to commission his team as for-hire protectors, and uses his purchased studio property to revitalize its movie productions. Los Angeles (lɑˈsændʒələs los ˈaŋxeles in Spanish) is the largest City in the state of California and the American West [3]

Helix

The villains known as Helix kidnap Fury in an attempt to extort money. Although they are defeated by the Infinitors, Helix manages to escape. [4] Later, the second Wildcat (Yolanda Montez) learns that she is in fact a cousin of Helix's new member, Carcharo, and that they are both products of the same genetic experiments as Helix. Wildcat is the name of several DC Comics Superheroes the first and most famous of which is Ted Grant, a long-time member of the Justice Society Yolanda Montez is a fictional Superheroine in DC Comics ' Shared universe, the DC universe. The two teams battle to a stalemate and Mister Bones is arrested while the others escaped. There are other articles with similar names see Bones (disambiguation. [5]

Crisis on Infinite Earths

The team also involve themselves with the Crisis on Infinite Earths crossover, which ultimately result in three new superheroes; Yolanda Montez as Wildcat, Rick Tyler as Hourman and Beth Chapel as Dr. Crisis on Infinite Earths is a twelve-issue American comic book Limited series (identified as a "12-part maxi-series" and crossover Crisis on Infinite Earths is a twelve-issue American comic book Limited series (identified as a "12-part maxi-series" and crossover Yolanda Montez is a fictional Superheroine in DC Comics ' Shared universe, the DC universe. Hourman (Rick Tyler is a Fictional character, a Superhero who was created by Roy Thomas, Dann Thomas and Todd McFarlane Doctor Mid-Nite is a Fictional character, a DC Comics Superhero. Midnight; and all three join Infinity, Inc. [6] The Crisis has severe changes for three characters (detailed below). Another result of the Crisis has to do with Infinity, Inc. 's parents and mentors the Justice Society, who are written out of the DCU proper by editorial decision, and the Society are exiled into a dimension where they constantly fight against the tide of Ragnarok. In Norse mythology, Ragnarök (rɑgnɑrɔk Old Norse "Final destiny of the gods" refers to a series of major events including a great battle foretold [7]

The Silver Scarab saga

Even with all of his friends at Infinity, Inc. Hector Hall leaves the group after a fall-out with Lyta, following shortly after the team learns that the Justice Society is seemingly gone. The other Infinitors (as some fans called the team members) go around notifying the wives and other related characters of the Society, of the Society's disappearance. [8] A certain Professor James Rock has also contacted Hector, but the real James Rock is supposed to be long dead. Travelling to Hall Mansion, Northwind means to confront Hector, only to find him already under Hath-Set's manipulations (Hath-Set has been reincarnated as a female Dr. Hastor and used the alias of Prof. James Rock). [9]

Hector went on to kidnap Fury, and he and Hath-Set uncover the Eye of Ra, a powerful and ancient weapon. Northwind returns and leads Infinity, Inc. into a final confrontation with the Silver Scarab at Hall Mansion, which, when burned down, reveals a topless pyramid inside. While Northwind confronts the Silver Scarab in a duel, Nuklon saves Fury.

The Eye of Ra denies the Silver Scarab control and flies away. The Silver Scarab is not pure enough in the eyes of Seketh the Egyptian God of Death, for the pureness of Hector's heart still lives on in his unborn child with Lyta. Therefore he is not fully cleansed of his goodness and The Silver Scarab is thrown away by the Eye's power, the armor of Nth Metal an empty shell. Nth metal (also called ninth metal) is a fictional Metal found in the DC Universe. Northwind is able to close the Eye of Ra, while Hath-Set escapes. Infinity, Inc. mourn the loss of Hector, and Northwind and Fury leave the team after his funeral. [10]

Death in the Family

During the wedding of Hector and Lyta Trevor-Hall, Harlequin (Marcie Cooper) used deception to have Bones and Skyman meet at Solomon Grundy's room. For the Joker 's Sidekick, see Harley Quinn Harlequin is the name of four clown-themed DC Comics characters Solomon Grundy ( Cyrus Gold) is a fictional character published by DC Comics, a large strong Zombie Supervillain bearing a resemblance to

She then deceives Solomon Grundy into grabbing Bones' arm and using him to kill Skyman with his cyanide touch. A cyanide is any Chemical compound that contains the cyano group (C≡N which consists of a Carbon Atom triple-bonded to a Upset, Bones leaves and Infinity, Inc. finds him with Helix. Dr. Love had gained control of Helix and orders them to kill Bones. Helix turns on Love, killing him instead. Helix then leaves in disgust, telling Bones he is no longer one of them. The Infinitors, though, granted Bones full membership in the team. Afterwards, the Infinitors decide to continue on in Skyman's memory, but apparently decided to disband some time after anyway. [11]

JSA: Black Reign

The closest that Infinity Inc. has come to reforming is when Brainwave (under Mr. Mind's thrall), Atom Smasher and Northwind, along with Nemesis and Eclipso (who at the time was being controlled by the cousin of Wildcat II), were Black Adam's army in Khandaq. Nemesis is the name of two Fictional characters in the DC Comics universe. Eclipso is a Fictional character, a Supervillain in the DC Comics Universe. Black Adam is a fictional Comic book character created in 1945 by Otto Binder & C Black Adam mentioned in an internal monologue that he had also thought of recruiting Power Girl for the group, further strengthening the Infinity Inc. ties. [12]

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See also: 52 (comic book)
Cover art for 52 #21, featuring Luthor's Infinity, Inc. Art by J.G. Jones.
Cover art for 52 #21, featuring Luthor's Infinity, Inc. Art by J. G. Jones.

In the aftermath of Infinite Crisis, Lex Luthor, clearing his name, resurfaced as a legitimate businessman offering a metagene-based therapy, called the Everyman Project to regular people which enabled them to develop superpowers. Infinite Crisis is a seven-issue Limited series of Comic books written by Geoff Johns and illustrated by Phil Jimenez, George Lex Luthor is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by DC Comics. Metahuman is a term to describe Superhumans in DC Comics ' Shared universe, the DC Universe. The therapy spawned six perfect specimens, to whom Luthor gave the identities purchased from the Pemberton Estate. Calling his new dream-team Infinity Inc. , he created Starlight (Natasha Irons, the team's leader), a new Nuklon, a male Fury, a new Skyman, the shapeshifting Everyman and the rebellious speedster Trajectory. Natasha Irons is a Fictional character, a Superhero in the DC Universe and the niece of John Henry Irons (the superhero Steel See also National Academy of Sciences of Belarus for an R&D facility Nuklon is the name of two fictional Superheroes in Fury is the codename shared by three DC Comics Superheroes two of whom are mother and daughter and the third who is an altogether different character Skyman is the name of two fictional Superheroes from the DC Comics Universe. Everyman ( Hannibal Bates) is a Fictional Supervillain published by DC Comics. [13]

Unbeknownst to the team, Luthor is able to "shut off" any of the team's powers at any time as he does to Trajectory, causing her death.

Trajectory has since been replaced by Matrix, a pin-up model who has displayed superhuman strength and invisibility, similar to the original Matrix. Matrix is a Fictional character and a Superheroine, best known as the 1987 to 2002 Supergirl, published by DC Comics. [14]

A new member, a new version of Jade with plant-based powers, debuted with the team on Thanksgiving Day. Jade ( Jennifer-Lynn Hayden) is a Fictional character, a Superhero in the DC Comics DC universe. In the United States, Thanksgiving or Thanksgiving Day is an annual one-day legal holiday to express Gratitude for the things one has This led to the team being attacked by an angry Obsidian, the brother of the original Jade, who had recently died. Obsidian is a Fictional Superhero (formerly a Super-villain) published by DC Comics. Alan Scott intervenes and breaks up the fight. Infinity, Inc. then claims that the older heroes will soon be replaced. [15]

This version of Infinity Inc. makes frequent appearances in the local media, acting both as a commercial stunt for the "Everyman Project",[16] and as a control system against rogue metahumans spawned from the Project itself. [17]

Natasha begins to collect evidence against Luthor and the Everyman Project for John Henry Irons and enlists Skyman to help her. Skyman is later killed by Everyman, who then assumes his identity, and reveals Natasha's duplicity to Luthor. [18] Luthor captures Natasha as bait to lure out Steel and reveals that he has used the exo-gene therapy on himself and now possesses the same powers as Superman. Recruiting the Teen Titans, John Henry storms LexCorp to rescue Natasha. For an overview of the Teen Titans team (including more details on the comics listed below see Teen Titans Various Superhero groups by the name Teen Titans

The Titans take on Nuklon and others while Irons faces Everyman and Luthor. Luthor severely injures Irons and impales him with his own hammer before Natasha is able to destroy Lex's exo-gene with an electromagnetic pulse from Steel's hammer. Afterwards, the remaining members of Infinity, Inc. , along with Luthor's bodyguard Mercy, are taken into custody while Natasha and John Henry reunite. [19]

In 52 Week 50, day six, Nuklon, Jade, Matrix and Fury are seen among the heroes during World War III. World War III is the title of two Comic book sagas published by DC Comics and involving many of the superheroes of the DC Universe. Alan Scott asks them to help in the final push against Black Adam, only for them to refuse and flee the battlefield. Black Adam is a fictional Comic book character created in 1945 by Otto Binder & C

Infinity Inc. (vol. 2, 2007 - present)

Infinity Inc. (vol. 2)

Cover of Infinity Inc. vol. 2, #1 (Nov, 2007). Events January January 10: Superman & Batman vs Aliens & Predator released Art by Max Fiumara.
Publisher DC Comics
Schedule Monthly
Format Ongoing series
Publication date 2007 - present
Number of issues 9
Main character(s) Steel
Vaporlock
Double Trouble
Amazing Woman
Vanilla
Empathy
Creative team
Writer(s) Peter Milligan
Artist(s) Max Fiumara
The new Infinity Inc. team, from the promotional cover art for Infinity Inc. (vol. 2) #5. Art by Max Fiumara.
The new Infinity Inc. DC Comics is an American comic book and related media company Ongoing series, sometimes shortened as the Noun ongoing, is a term referring to a comic book series that is intended to continue indefinitely Events January January 10: Superman & Batman vs Aliens & Predator released Dr John Henry Irons is the third hero known as Steel, a fictional Superhero in the DC Universe. Natasha Irons is a Fictional character, a Superhero in the DC Universe and the niece of John Henry Irons (the superhero Steel See also National Academy of Sciences of Belarus for an R&D facility Nuklon is the name of two fictional Superheroes in Fury is the codename shared by three DC Comics Superheroes two of whom are mother and daughter and the third who is an altogether different character Mercy Graves is the name of a DC Comics character Like Harley Quinn, she was created in the DC animated universe and later crossed into the comics Peter Milligan is an British writer best known for his Comic book, film and television work team, from the promotional cover art for Infinity Inc. (vol. 2) #5. Art by Max Fiumara.

Dan DiDio revealed at a DC Nation panel in Los Angeles that a new Infinity, Inc. ongoing series will debut in September 2007 with John Henry Irons as the main character. Events January January 10: Superman & Batman vs Aliens & Predator released The book will be written by Peter Milligan with art by Max Fiumara. Peter Milligan is an British writer best known for his Comic book, film and television work [20]

The first issues focuses on Natasha Irons (formerly Starlight), Erik Storn (formerly Fury), and Gerome McKenna (formerly Nuklon), a year after the end of the Everyman Project. Natasha is living with her uncle John Henry Irons and is in psychotherapy along with Erik, who refers to it as "our national religion" and Gerome. Psychotherapy is an Interpersonal, relational intervention used by trained psychotherapists to aid clients in problems of living Another longterm patient, teenager Dale Smith, attacks his therapist and realizes his powers as a psychic vampire. An energy vampire or psychic vampire is a being said to have the ability to feed off the " Life force " (often also called Qi, Prana, Smith takes the name "Kid Empty". Apparently, a side effect of the exogene therapy is that once the exogene itself is suppressed, the energies unleashed by the therapy remains, re-enabling the metagene in a different fashion. As a result, Natasha finds herself turning to a mist-like substance, McKenna gains the ability to duplicate himself, and Storn gains a powerhouse, overconfident, female alter-ego. The group gain new members in Mercy Graves and Lucia, an Everyman subject who can psychicly inflict pain on others. Mercy Graves is the name of a DC Comics character Like Harley Quinn, she was created in the DC animated universe and later crossed into the comics In #8, the team gain official costumes and codenames, and go on their first mission.

According to DC Comics' August Solicitations, this series will be ending with issue #12. [21]


Membership

Infinity Inc.

Founding members

La Garro and Sandy the Golden Boy

La Garro appearing alongside the founding Infinitors in a promotion for Infinity, Inc. from All-Star Squadron #28.
La Garro appearing alongside the founding Infinitors in a promotion for Infinity, Inc. Infinity Inc is a team of Comic book Superheroes published by DC Comics. from All-Star Squadron #28.

In promotional material for the new Infinity Inc. series appearing in All-Star Squadron #28, a Catwoman-like figure, riding what is referred to as a cat-cycle, appears alongside the Infinity, Inc. Catwoman is a Fictional character associated with DC Comics ' Batman franchise. group. A caption refers to her as "La Garro"( which is incorrect spanish for "the claw". Correct spelling should be " La Garra") She, however, never appears in any of the team's adventures, or its comics under this name. She was further developed into the future Infinitor, the second Wildcat (Yolanda Montez). Yolanda Montez is a fictional Superheroine in DC Comics ' Shared universe, the DC universe.

Sandy Hawkins aka Sandy the Golden Boy, sidekick to the Sandman (Wesley Dodds), is also referred to as a member, but does not end up being a member of the team. Sanderson "Sandy" Hawkins, formerly known as Sandy the Golden Boy, Sands, Sand, and currently as Sandman, is Sandman ( Wesley Dodds) is a fictional Superhero appearing in Comic books published by DC Comics. Roy Thomas briefly toyed with the idea of giving the character super-powers based on Sandy's time as a sand-monster but this was dropped because Thomas and others felt he could have ended up as the DC equivalent to Marvel's Sandman. This had the potential to further confuse a situation that had been a minor irritant between DC and Marvel from time to time. It was ultimately decided that with the cast as large as it had become Sandy was one of the characters that could be dropped.

Crisis on Infinite Earths

After the events of the Crisis, the Golden Age Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman no longer existed. The Golden Age of Comic Books was a period in the history of American comic books generally thought as lasting from the 1930s until late 1940s during which Comic books This affected three Infinitors directly:

Later members

Allies

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Notes

  1. ^ Infinity Inc. Infinity Inc is a team of Comic book Superheroes published by DC Comics. (vol. 1) #1
  2. ^ Infinity Inc. (vol. 1) #2-11
  3. ^ Infinity Inc. (vol. 1) #12
  4. ^ Infinity Inc (vol. 1) #16-18
  5. ^ Infinity Inc. (vol. 1) #25-29
  6. ^ Infinity Inc. (vol . 1) #31
  7. ^ The Last Days of the Justice Society one-shot
  8. ^ Infinity Inc. (vol. 1) #30
  9. ^ Infinity Inc. (vol. 1) #37
  10. ^ Infinity Inc. (vol. 1) #42-44
  11. ^ Infinity Inc. (vol. 1) #51-53
  12. ^ JSA #56-58, Hawkman (vol. 4) #23-25
  13. ^ 52: Week 21
  14. ^ 52: Week 25
  15. ^ 52: Week 29
  16. ^ Lola's Lair: Starlight has 'Star Quality'
  17. ^ "Everyman" Subject Turns to Crime
  18. ^ 52: Week 39
  19. ^ 52: Week 40
  20. ^ DC NATION PANEL FROM WW:LA. Newsarama (2007-03-16). Newsarama is an American Website that publishes News, Interviews and Essays about the American comic book Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 597 BC - Babylonians capture Jerusalem, replace Jehoiachin with Zedekiah as king Retrieved on 2007-03-18. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 37 - The Roman Senate annuls Tiberius ' will and proclaims Caligula emperor
  21. ^ DC Comics (2008). INFINITY INC. #12. Retrieved on June 10, 2008. Events 1190 - Third Crusade: Frederick I Barbarossa drowns in the Sally River while leading an army to Jerusalem 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common
  22. ^ JSA: Classified #1-4
  23. ^ Infinity Inc (vol. 1) #28
  24. ^ Infinity Inc (vol. 1) #36

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