There are tons of powerfulJustice Leagueheroes who have extraordinary powers, but few are as powerful or as terrifying asPlastic Man. Despite his goofy demeanor, Plastic Man has one of the most horrifying power-sets in superhero comics, and DC proved it once again in a new solicitation.
Plastic Man is on another adventure inPlastic Man No More!by Christopher Cantwell, Alex Lins, and Jacob Edgar, this time to save his son. Issue #4 will take Plas' quest to a dangerous new level asPatrick “Eel” O’Brian threatens to detonate a nuclear bomb. Fortunately, Plastic Man might actually survive this explosion. Unfortunately, everyone else would have to witness his horrifying regeneration.
December 4th, 2024
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Alex Eckman-Lawn
There sure are a lot of people who’d like to stop him from detonating the nuclear bomb he fashioned out of a member of the Metal Men— including the very son he’s trying to save with this kamikaze scheme. But Patrick has come too far and sacrificed too much to stop now…
Plastic Man’s healing factor is an absolute nightmare, and there’s really no denying that simple fact. The ability to stretch and shape-shift lends itself to plenty of horrific uses, and usually for his own amusement, Plastic Man is never shy to use his powers to their full horrifying potential.
Plastic Man’s Powers Have Always Been Horrifying
Variant Cover by Alex Eckman-Lawn
People rarely remember just how terrifying or powerful Plastic Man is due to his goofy nature. Plastic Man is more than happy to morph into a giant fish to pose with theJustice Leagueor morph his finger into a key to unlock a door. It’s easy to forget that Plastic Man is the same character who once threatened Superman and brought the Flash down with no problem at all.Plastic Man’s abilities make him practically immortal, and his powers have surprising offensive abilities, as proven when he single-handedly slaughtered the Batman Who Laugh’s army.
Plastic Man Goes “Hard-Boiled” in New Noir Series for the Justice League Favorite
Justice League favorite Plastic Man will soon step out in his own four-issue DC Black Label, where he will face his mortality for the first time ever.
In theFlashpointuniverse, for example, readers met aPlastic Man without morality using his powers to their full terrifying capability. This version of Plastic Man easily tore out people’s hearts and gouged out their eyes with ease. Not only that: he demonstrated the ability to hide inside of people and then rip out of them.Plastic Man surviving a nuclear bomb and slowly regenerating is honestly one of the least horrific thingshis abilities have been used for in the past.
Plastic Man’s Powers Are More Dangerous Than Ever in New Series
Plastic Man is currently on a mission to save his son, one of the most noble things that a person can do. Plastic Man also has all the power he’ll need to do that, as he’s virtually indestructible and completely versatile. But that doesn’t mean it won’t be absolutely terrifying for both readers and the characters to witness. It’s a good thing thatPlastic Manbecame aJustice Leaguehero, because even as a hero, his powers are some of the scariest in comic books.
Plastic Man No More!#4is available December 4th, 2024 from DC Comics!
Plastic Man is a rumored project in James Gunn’s DC Universe, centering on the adventures of the titular superhero known for his comedic wit and elasticity. The film explores his transformation and crime-fighting exploits as part of the revamped cinematic reboot of the iconic comic book franchise.
