Infinity-Man is a fictional character appearing in DC Comics, in the Fourth World storyline.

Publication history

Infinity-Man first appeared in Forever People #1 (February 1971).

Fictional character biography

Infinity-Man is initially Astorr, a powerful alien warrior who gives his title to Drax, Darkseid's brother. Drax goes on to serve Highfather on New Genesis, where he encounters the Forever People. Whenever Infinity-Man is needed, the Forever People grant him special powers by touching their Mother Boxes and reciting the word "Taaru". This ritual causes the Forever People to enter a state of limbo which lasts until Infinity-Man returns power to them. In one story, Darkseid believes Infinity-Man to be a threat and places him in another dimension. Subsequently, he resides on the planet Adon until the Forever People free him. A later storyline focuses on Devilance and his vendetta against the Forever People and Infinity-Man. Devilance tracks down Infinity-Man to an island, where the two engage in a duel that results in the island's destruction. The two appear dead, but, with the Forever People's aid, Infinity-Man recovers. In Countdown to Final Crisis and Death of the New Gods, Infinity-Man kills most of the New Gods before being killed by Mister Miracle. In The New 52 continuity reboot, Infinity-Man is depicted as the embodiment of Highfather's conscience.

Powers and abilities

Infinity-Man has seemingly limitless strength and endurance, invulnerability, flight, ability to "phase" through matter, vast energy and matter manipulation, magnetic powers, and Infinity-Beams. Other powers include a form of advanced healing and telepathy.

In other media