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Who Is Alex Allston? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Alex Allston (DC Comics): Alex Allston was transformed into a Parasite, but he's not completely evil like his twin sister.

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Alex Allston is a DC Comics comic book character, with over 14 comic issue appearances. Alex Allston was transformed into a Parasite, but he's not completely evil like his twin sister.

Who is Alex Allston?

After the villain Ruin performed some experiments, two new Parasites debuted, one purple, the other green. The two new Parasites were teenagers named Alex and Alexandra , who wanted to seek vengeance on the people who made their lives difficult; they were soon subdued by Superman after a battle. After attempting to escape from a meta-human prison, the male parasite, Alex, was killed by an OMAC. His sister Alexandra, the female parasite, escaped and joined the Secret Society of Supervillains under Lex Luthor .

Key facts

Alex Allston is of human origin and first appeared in "Battery: Part Four". The character is published by DC Comics. With 14 recorded issue appearances, Alex Allston ranks among the most featured characters in comics.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Alex Allston?

Alex Allston was transformed into a Parasite, but he's not completely evil like his twin sister.

When did Alex Allston first appear?

Alex Allston first appeared in "Battery: Part Four".

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