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Imperiex

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Imperiex
Imperiex as depicted in Superman: Metropolis Secret Files & Origins #1 (June 2000). Art by Pablo Raimondi.
Publication information
PublisherDC Comics
First appearanceSuperman #153 (February 2000)
Created byJeph Loeb (writer)
Ian Churchill (artist)
In-story information
Notable aliasesDestroyer of Galaxies, Galaxy Slayer, Eater of Galaxies, Devourer of Galaxies, Lord Imperiex
Abilities
  • Superhuman strength, speed, and durability
  • Flight
  • Vast energy manipulation
  • Cosmic awareness
  • Can induce a Big Bang event

Imperiex (/ɪmˈpɪəriɛks/) is a supervillain appearing in comic books published by DC Comics. He was initially introduced as an adversary to the superhero Superman before becoming a main antagonist for the crossover "Our Worlds at War".[1]

Imperiex has made limited appearances in media outside comics, with Phil Morris voicing him in the animated series Legion of Super Heroes.

Publication history

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Imperiex made his debut on Superman #153 (February 2000), cover by Ian Churchill.

Imperiex first appeared in Superman vol. 2 #153 (February 2000), and was created by Jeph Loeb and Ed McGuinness.[2]

Fictional character biography

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The embodiment of entropy, Imperiex takes the form of pure energy contained in humanoid armor.[3] Since the dawn of time, he has repeatedly destroyed the universe to create a new one from the ashes of the old. He is first mentioned when Mongul and Superman encounter a probe of Imperiex who had arrived on Earth.[4] Imperiex intends to destroy and recreate the universe, believing it to be imperfect.

Before arriving on Earth, Imperiex obliterates countless planets, including Kalanor, Karna, Daxam, and Almerac. The survivors of the dead worlds, along with Earth, Apokolips, and Brainiac 13, form a coalition, with Darkseid as its commander, to combat Imperiex. After arriving in the Milky Way Galaxy, Imperiex sends out probes that dig into Earth as a prelude to Imperiex's demolition.[5]

Imperiex and Brainiac 13 are killed at the moment of the Big Bang. Artwork from Action Comics #782 (October 2001).

Earth's combined forces manage to crack Imperiex's armor, only for Brainiac 13 to betray the coalition and absorb Imperiex's energy, intending to rule the universe.[6] Lex Luthor activates a temporal displacement weapon, which is empowered by Apokoliptian energy. Using the weapon, Superman transports Imperiex's and Brainiac's consciousnesses back in time to the Big Bang, destroying them both.[7]

Powers and abilities

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As the embodiment of entropy, Imperiex wields the power of the Big Bang. He can project powerful blasts of energy and create black holes capable of destroying entire universes. Imperiex also possesses superhuman strength, durability, and speed, and can create smaller probes resembling him.

In other media

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Television

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Imperiex as he appears in Legion of Super Heroes.

Imperiex appears in the second season of Legion of Super Heroes, voiced by Phil Morris.[8][9][10] This version originates from Apokolips in the 41st century, possesses cybernetic enhancements, and was originally a gladiator before becoming a universal conqueror, with the artificial intelligence K3NT creating a clone of Superman named Kell-El to oppose him. After Kell-El travels to the 31st century to gain the Legion of Super-Heroes's help, Imperiex follows him through time and allies with the Fatal Five, the Legion of Super-Villains, and the Dominators. Imperiex manipulates Brainiac 5 into succumbing to the original Brainiac's influence, only to be betrayed and killed by him.

Film

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The Legion of Super Heroes incarnation of Imperiex makes a non-speaking cameo appearance in Scooby-Doo! and Krypto, Too!.[11]

Video games

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Imperiex appears as a character summon in Scribblenauts Unmasked: A DC Comics Adventure.[12]

Miscellaneous

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References

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  1. ^ Cowsill, Alan; Irvine, Alex; Manning, Matthew K.; McAvennie, Michael; Wallace, Daniel (2019). DC Comics Year By Year: A Visual Chronicle. DK Publishing. p. 284. ISBN 978-1-4654-8578-6.
  2. ^ Cowsill, Alan; Irvine, Alex; Korte, Steve; Manning, Matt; Wiacek, Win; Wilson, Sven (2016). The DC Comics Encyclopedia: The Definitive Guide to the Characters of the DC Universe. DK Publishing. p. 150. ISBN 978-1-4654-5357-0.
  3. ^ Greenberger, Robert; Pasko, Martin (2010). The Essential Superman Encyclopedia. Del Rey. pp. 124–126. ISBN 978-0-345-50108-0.
  4. ^ Loeb, Jeph (w), McKone, Mike (p), Alquiza, Marlo (i), Horie, Tanya; Horie, Richard (col). "Say Goodbye" Superman, vol. 2, no. 153 (February 2000). DC Comics.
  5. ^ Loeb, Jeph (w), Garney, Ron (p), Morales, Mark (i), Horie, Tanya; Horie, Richard (col). "A Date Which Will Live in Infamy" JLA: Our Worlds at War, vol. 1, no. 1 (September 2001). DC Comics.
  6. ^ Loeb, Jeph (w), McGuiness, Ed (p), Smith, Cam (i), Horie, Tanya; Horie, Richard (col). "The Red Badge of Courage" Superman, vol. 2, no. 173 (October 2001). DC Comics.
  7. ^ Kelly, Joe (w), Kano (p), Alquiza, Marlo (i), Wildstorm FX (col). "Trial by Fire" Action Comics, vol. 1, no. 782 (October 2001). DC Comics.
  8. ^ Ekstrom, Steve (July 28, 2007). "SDCC '07 - DC TV Cartoons Panel". Newsarama. Archived from the original on October 11, 2007. Retrieved October 8, 2007.
  9. ^ Philbrick, Jami (September 21, 2007). "Legion Season 2: Back to the Future". Wizard Universe. Archived from the original on October 11, 2007. Retrieved October 8, 2007.
  10. ^ "Imperiex Voice - Legion of Superheroes (TV Show)". Behind The Voice Actors. Archived from the original on April 23, 2024. Retrieved April 23, 2024. A green check mark indicates that a role has been confirmed using a screenshot (or collage of screenshots) of a title's list of voice actors and their respective characters found in its credits or other reliable sources of information.
  11. ^ "soranatus - Looks like in 2021 Digital eMation was working on a Scooby-Doo Meets Krypto DTV..." Tumblr. September 6, 2022. Archived from the original on March 10, 2024. Retrieved March 10, 2024.
  12. ^ Eisen, Andrew (October 4, 2013). "DC Characters and Objects - Scribblenauts Unmasked Guide". IGN. Archived from the original on October 11, 2013. Retrieved April 23, 2024.
  13. ^ "Justice League: Gods and Monsters #7 - Genesis - Part 7 of 9 (Issue)". Comic Vine. Archived from the original on March 10, 2024. Retrieved March 10, 2024.
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