| Anomaly | |
|---|---|
| Publication information | |
| Publisher | DC Comics |
| First appearance | Adventures of Superman #539 (October 1996) |
| In-story information | |
| Alter ego | Floyd Barstow (clone) |
| Team affiliations | Superman Revenge Squad Intergang |
| Abilities | Ability to mimic any form of matter with physical contact |
Anomaly is a fictional character in the DC Comics universe. He first appeared in Adventures of Superman #539.
Anomaly is a clone of convicted murderer Floyd "Bullets" Barstow, created by Project Cadmus, which is a large scientific 'think tank' specializing in genetics. After a fight with a person named Misa, the slight scratches on his right hand become inflamed and his powers manifest. He believes this 'evil' comes from his original DNA source. After escaping from Cadmus, he joins the Superman Revenge Squad where Superman defeats him. Intergang, a vast criminal organization, easily gets him out of prison and Anomaly begins working with the group. Intergang's mission to kill Cadmus' protector, Guardian, fails when Anomaly experiences a change of heart. He helps protect Guardian. In return, Anomaly is allowed to return to Cadmus, to see if he could be helped.
Anomaly has the power to turn his body into any substance he touches (much like the Marvel Comics villain Absorbing Man).