Paragon (DC Comics)

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Paragon

Paragon from Superman #674.
Art by Renato Guedes
Publication information
Publisher DC Comics
First appearance Justice League of America vol. 1 #224, (March 1984)
Created by Kurt Busiek (writer)
Chuck Patton (artist)
In story information
Alter ego Joel Cochin
Abilities Ability to duplicate superhuman physical and mental abilities.

Paragon is a fictional supervillain published by DC Comics. He first appeared in Justice League of America vol. 1 #224 (March 1984), and was created by Kurt Busiek and Chuck Patton.

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[edit] Fictional character biography

In his initial appearance Paragon faced and defeated the Justice League of America by duplicating their unique abilities, but was defeated by the Red Tornado, an inorganic android. Paragon has recently become a recurring opponent of Superman although when faced with certain circumstances, he was seen to help the Man of Steel.[1]

Cochin's original stated goal in his earliest appearance, was the eradication of more than three quarters of the human race.

[edit] Powers and abilities

  • Cochin has the ability to duplicate the physical and mental abilities of organic beings and use them himself, even magnifying them by a considerable amount.
  • Unlike supervillains such as the Parasite, who drains the powers of beings, Paragon does not take his target's unique abilities, but rather duplicates them.
  • He can prolong the time he retains an ability through the use of a special high-tech suit of his own design.

[edit] References

  1. ^ As seen in Superman #675 (April 2008)

[edit] External links


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