Who Is Alpha Centurion? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Alpha Centurion is a DC Comics comic book character, the alter ego of Marcus Aelius, with over 72 comic issue appearances. Protector of Metropolis in an alternate timeline. A Roman Centurion, who had been taken by aliens only to return to Earth 2,000 years later. Acquired alien knowledge & technology which allows him to fly.

Who is Alpha Centurion?

History A Roman Centurion during the time of the emperor Hadrian, circa AD 117-138, Marcus Aelius was chosen by a race of aliens, the Virmiru, to come to their world to study and learn from their advanced civilization. Upon his return to Earth , Aelius was stunned to learn that over 1,800 years had passed. Quickly aligning himself with Lex Luthor 's ruthless ex-wife, the Contessa , in Metropolis , Aelius was dubbed the Alpha Centurion. He formed the Centurions, a private army that protected the city under strict, ancient laws. The Alpha Centurion later disbanded the Centurions, choosing to operate on his own, away from the Contessa's corrupting influence and that of her company, LexCorp . Learning of the Virmiru's plan to conquer the Earth, the Alpha Centurion severed his ties with the aliens and currently travels the world in his ship, the Pax Romana. He is frequently amazed at the enormous changes that have occurred since the time of his birth, almost 2,000 years ago. Alternate versions Originally, the first Alpha Centurion was an alternate version of Marcus Aelius who was the protector of Metropolis and lover of Lois Lane in an alternate timeline, where Superman never existed as.

Key facts

Alpha Centurion is of human origin and first appeared in "TPB". The character is published by DC Comics. With 72 recorded issue appearances, Alpha Centurion ranks among the most featured characters in comics.