Chemical King is the name of two characters in the DC Comics universe. The first was Mr. Lambert, who was murdered under the direction of Alfred Stryker in "The Case of the Chemical Syndicate", the feature story of Detective Comics #27. The second Chemical King is Condo Arlik, a member of the Legion of Super-Heroes in the 30th century.

Fictional character biography

Chemical King was born Condo Arlik on the planet Phlon, the son of Darvon Arlik. He is a mutant with the power to act as a human catalyst and manipulate the speed of chemical reactions. In Chemical King's debut (Adventure Comics #371), he is a member of the Legion Academy and works undercover to infiltrate the Legion of Super-Villains. He later graduates alongside Timber Wolf and becomes a full Legion member. In Superboy and the Legion of Super-Heroes #228 (June 1977), he is killed while stopping Dark Circle agent Deregon from starting World War VII. Mordru later temporarily resurrects Chemical King in a bid to conquer the universe.

Post Zero Hour

Condo Arlik appears in post-Zero Hour continuity as a civilian reporter.

Post-Infinite Crisis

The events of Infinite Crisis restores an analogue of pre-Crisis on Infinite Earths Legion to continuity. Chemical King is killed and succeeded by Phlon native Hadru Jamik / Chemical Kid, who is genetically modified to replicate his abilities.

Powers and abilities

Chemical King is a metahuman who can manipulate the speed of chemical and energy reactions. As a member of the Legion of Super-Heroes, he is provided a Legion Flight Ring, which allows him to fly and protects him from the vacuum of space and other dangerous environments.

In other media