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Creation & Design

Metamorpho was created by writer Bob Haney and artist Ramona Fradon, debuting in 1965. The character was designed to embody the elements and reflect the environmental concerns of the time.

Early Years

Initially, Metamorpho was introduced as a superhero with the ability to transform his body into various elements. His origin story involves being exposed to a mysterious element called the Elemental, which grants him his powers.

Character Development

Over the years, Metamorpho has evolved from a simple superhero into a complex character dealing with themes of identity, environmentalism, and the consequences of power.

Cultural Reception

Metamorpho has received a mixed reception over the years, with some fans appreciating his unique powers and others finding him less relatable than other heroes.

Character Details

Real Name:
Simon Stagg
First Appearance:
Brave and the Bold, The #57
Aliases:
Element Man, Metamorpho the Element Man
Species:
Metahuman
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Justice League, The Outsiders
Abilities:
Elemental manipulation, Shape-shifting, Immortality
Weight:
180lbs
Height:
6' 3"
Eye Color:
green
Hair Color:
none

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Brave and the Bold, The #57
DC ⋅ 1964
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Brave and the Bold, The #57
 
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1st appearance and origin of Metamorpho

1st appearance of Simon Stagg, a business magnate and enemy of Metamorpho

1st appearance of Java, servant of Stagg

1st appearance of Sapphire Stagg, girlfriend of Metamorpho and daughter of Simon Stagg

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[July 2023 - Anthony Carrigan will portray Metamorpho in Superman: Legacy]

Brave and the Bold, The #58
DC ⋅ 1965
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Brave and the Bold, The #58
 
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2nd appearance of Metamorpho

Justice League of America #42
DC ⋅ 1966
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Justice League of America #42
 
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Metamorpho joins the Justice League of America as a standby member

Super DC Giant #16
DC ⋅ 1970
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Super DC Giant #16
 
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Reprint of Brave and the Bold #57, the first appearance of Metamorpho

Brave and the Bold, The #200
DC ⋅ 1983
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Brave and the Bold, The #200
 
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1st team appearance of the Outsiders: Batman, Black Lightning, Halo, Geoforce, Katana and Metamorpho

1st appearance of Katana, a Japanese martial artist

1st appearance of Geoforce, has the ability to manipulate Earth's gravity

1st appearance of Halo, has the ability to create auras of light with different effects

Outsiders #1
DC ⋅ 2003
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Outsiders #1
 
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1st appearance of Thunder, Black Lightning's daughter

1st appearance of Shift, a fragment of Metamorpho that became sentient

1st appearance of Grace Choi, a Korean-American powerhouse

Terrifics, The #1
DC ⋅ 2018
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Terrifics, The #1
 
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1st team appearance of the Terrifics: Mr. Terrific, Metamorpho, Plastic Man, Phantom Girl

[March 2023 - James Gunn shared an image of the Terrifics on Twitter without context as to why which leads to speculation they will be adapted in live-action / July 2023 - Metamorpho and Mr. Terrific confirmed for James Gunn's DC slate]

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