Parasite (comics)

:For the scientific use of the term "parasite," see: Parasite.

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The Parasite is a fictional character and supervillain who appears in Superman stories published by DC Comics. The Parasite first appeared in Action Comics #340 (August 1966).

Related Topics:
Fictional character - Supervillain - Superman - DC Comics - Action Comics - August - 1966

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Originally a janitor, the Parasite's alter ego has been identified with two different people. In the original Silver Age comics, his alter ego was Maxwell Jensen; after the 1986 Superman origin revamp by John Byrne, his alter ego became Rudy Jones.

Related Topics:
Silver Age - 1986 - John Byrne

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In either version, the Parasite posseses the power to temporarily absorb the energy and knowledge of whoever he touches, usually leaving his victims in a weakened state. Given this ability, the Parasite often desires to absorb the Man of Steel's powers for himself.

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