Supervillain Origins- Metallo
Jonathan "John" Corben was once a journalist working for the Daily Planet in Metropolis. In 2013, Corben became one of the victims of Conduit, who attacked the Daily Planet Building in an attempt to kill Lois Lane, leaving him near dead and his body heavily damaged.
Lex Luthor visited the dying Corben, combining him with the retrieved Conduit's suit and various other technologies, turning Corben into a cyborg.
Along with his new body, Corben gained Conduits ability to generate and manipulate Kryptonite.
Biography[]
Early Life[]
Working for the Daily Planet[]
Conduit Attack[]
Revived by Luthor[]
Becoming Metallo[]
Injustice War[]
Defeat[]
Powers and Abilities[]
Cybernetic Enhancement: Having almost all of his body replaced with cybernetic technology from Dr. Emmett Vale, John Corben's body is virtually unstoppable and can effectively last forever when powered by Kryptonite.
- Superhuman Strength: Metallo's strength level is augmented by his cybernetic components. While nowhere are strong as Superman himself, Metallo can go toe to toe with him while weakened by Kryptonite.
- Energy Projection: Metallo can emit and fire Kryptonite radiation from his body at will.
- Superhuman Durability: Corben's bionics are comprised of an virtually indestructible alloy.
- Enhanced Senses: Metallo's sensory receptor range was greatly augmented beyond the human norm.
- Computer analysis: Metallo's brain had been augmented with advanced computational implants which enable advanced mathematical calculus for computing and formulating precise tactical approximations and stratagems for most any given situation.
Relationships[]
Family[]
Allies[]
- Injustice League
- Lex Luthor - ally, saviour and leader
- Vandal Savage - ally and leader
- Daily Planet
- Perry White - former employer
- Lois Lane - former co-worker
- Jimmy Olsen - former co-worker
Enemies[]
- Kenny Braverman/Conduit - attempted killer and condemner
- Justice League