Armek (New Earth)

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Armek

Armek (New Earth)

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Real Name

Unknown

Current Alias

Armek

Identity

Secret

Race

White Martian

Alignment

Bad

Affiliation

Hyperclan

Universe

New Earth

Base Of Operations

Z'onn Z'orr

Characteristics

Gender

Male

Hair

No Hair

Skin

White

Unusual Features

Assumes humanoid features most of the time.

Status

Marital Status

Single

Occupation

Super-Villain

Origin

Place of Birth

Ma'aleca'andra

Creators

Grant Morrison, Howard Porter

First appearance

Last appearance

JLA #1
(January, 1997)

JLA #4
(April, 1997)

History

Armek was a White Martian and a member of the alien super-team known as the Hyperclan. Armek and his seven colleagues came to Earth several years ago, claiming to be the last survivors of a world that had been destroyed by geological upheaval an environmental irresponsibility. Vowing to never allow such catastrophe to even occur again, the Hyperclan allegedly journeyed through space seeking out planets in need of saving. In truth though, this was just a front to turn public opinion against Earth's more prominent super-heroes, specifically, the Justice League of America.

Armek participated in an ambitious effort to terra-form the barren Sahara Desert, turning into a lush, fertile paradise. She also took part in the execution of a villain known as Judgment.

In short order however, the JLA came to realize that the Hyperclan were not benevolent creatures, but the first wave of a full-scale alien armada intent on conquering the planet.

Armek and his teammates, Zenturion and ZüM fought against the Flash and Green Lantern in the Sahara Desert. Following this encounter however, Armek was side-lined and the Martian Manhunter assumed his form in order to infiltrate Z'onn Z'orr.

Armek returned to the citadel for a final battle against the Justice League. By this point, the JLA had learned about the Hyperclan's Martian heritage and knew how to defeat them. The Flash trapped Armek in a ring of candles, enabling Green Lantern the chance to knock him out with a ring-generated 16-ton counterweight.

When the rest of the Hyperclan were defeated, the Martian Manhunter used his powers to wipe their minds and memories, forcing them to assume human forms. Providing them with new identities, he then sent them out to live as productive members of the human race.

Character Powers and Equipment

Powers and Abilities Powers Martian Physiology Extrasensory Input[citation needed] Martian Vision Infared Vision[citation needed] X-Ray Vision[citation needed] Electro-Magnetic Spectrum Vision[citation needed] Telescopic Vision[citation needed] Microscopic Vision[citation needed] Thermal-Blast[citation needed] Telepathy Mind Control Telekinesis Flight Malleable Form Intangibility Invisibility Elasticity Size Alteration Invulnerability Regeneration Self-Sustenance Superhuman Speed:[citation needed] Superhuman Stamina:[citation needed] Superhuman Strength Weaknesses Martian Physiology Vulnerability to Fire Pyrophobia

Appearances, Images, and Quotes

• 5 Appearances of Armek (New Earth)
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Links

• Armek at DCU Guide
• Armek at Comic Vine
• Armek at Comicbookdb
  

White Martian

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