Parademons
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In the DC Comics fictional shared Universe, Parademons are monstrous shock troops of Apokolips used by Darkseid to maintain the order of Apokolips. Loyal to their master, but none too bright, the armored Parademons fly through the air, carrying powerful weapons used to quell the rabble. Their true strength is in their numbers, which reach into the thousands. When acting together they can overwhelm even the toughest heroes.
They are chosen from the most sociopathic and cruel residents before being given gliders and trained in combat. They are often accompanied by gigantic dogs, called Hounds.
The original Parademons were created by Jack Kirby in New Gods (Vol. 1) #1 (1971).
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[edit] Notable Parademons
Note: Parademon (from Secret Six) and Mike may be the same character, but it has not yet been revealed.
- 3g4 - A Parademon drone who somehow develops a self-awareness and questions his training. Killed by Topkick for treachery (Aquaman #37).
- Colonel Harrendous - Officer of parademon invasion force. Killed when Alien egg within him burst (Superman/Aliens II #2).
- Mike - A forgotten Parademon left on a Caribbean island by Darkseid, Michael took on a mind of his own and began to kidnap people off passing ships to get company (Total Justice #1).
- Parademon - A renegade Parademon who was forced as a member of the Secret Six or, as punishment, Mockingbird would inform Granny Goodness about his presence here (Villains United #1).
- Pharzoof - rogue miniature Parademon (Birds of Prey #12).
- Topkick - Parademon drill instructor (Aquaman #37).
[edit] Powers
Typical abilities of a parademon include heightened strength and a high tolerance for pain. Apokaliptian armor grant them the ability of flight.
As opposed to most parademons, Mike and the Secret Six Parademon (possibly one and the same) as well as Pharzoof could speak, and seemed to have more than the rudimentary intelligence most parademons possess.
[edit] Other Media
On the final two (1984-85) seasons of the Superfriends, where Darkseid became a recurring (if watered-down) villain, the use of the word "demon" on television was often protested by parents' groups. Thus Darkseid's minions were always referred to as "para-drones" on that show.
Parademons have also been seen in several episodes of Superman: The Animated Series, most notably in the Apokolips, Now two-parter. They were last seen in the final episodes of Justice League Unlimited, following a resurrected Darkseid's attempt to take over Earth once more.
They are non-speaking creatures, and usually appear as invading armies.
