

Amazo also battles a fully powered Superman in Superman Special #3 (1985).Ī different Amazo model featured in Justice League Quarterly #12 (Fall 1993) and battled the hero Aztek in Aztek: The Ultimate Man #10 (May 1997) before being destroyed in Resurrection Man #2 (June 1997). Other significant issues included an encounter with a depowered Superman in Action Comics #480-483 (February – May 1978), and in Justice League of America #191 (June 1981) and #241-243 (August – October 1985).

Later on, a sentient Amazo Virus infects research scientist Armen Ikarus and takes over his mind. In the New 52 timeline of DC Comics, Amazo begins as the A-Maze Operating System and then becomes an android capable of duplicating superhuman powers. He is similar and often compared to the later created Marvel android villain Super-Adaptoid. His default powers are often those of Flash, Aquaman, Martian Manhunter, Wonder Woman, and Green Lantern (the Justice League founding members that he first fought). Traditionally, Amazo is an android created by the villain scientist Professor Ivo and gifted with technology that allows him to mimic the abilities and powers of superheroes he fights (usually the Justice League), as well as make copies of their weapons (though these copies are less powerful than the original).

Since debuting during the Silver Age of Comic Books, the character has appeared in comic books and other DC Comics-related products, including animated television series, trading cards and video games. The character was created by Gardner Fox and Mike Sekowsky and first appeared in The Brave and the Bold #30 (June 1960) as an adversary of the Justice League of America. Professor Ivo's Amazing Android, AmazdroidĪmazo ( / ə ˈ m eɪ z oʊ/) is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. Interior artwork of Who's Who: The Definitive Directory of the DC Universe #1 (March 1985, DC Comics), art by Mike Zeck.
