Who Is Catalyst? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Catalyst is a DC Comics comic book character, with over 27 comic issue appearances. Catalyst is a living drug arsenal, capable of inducing the effects of any drug he wishes in the body of anyone he touches.

Who is Catalyst?

History Don't Mess Catalyst is a covert agent for Cornelius/Krieg, the world's largest multi-national pharmaceutical corporation. The product of illicit experimentation in top secret genetic and chemical labs hidden beneath Cornelius/Krieg's research centre no.5 on the French Riviera, Catalyst's first assignment was to kidnap Dr. Jeremiah Duncan, chief chemist for Kord Omniversal Research and Development Inc., the company owned by Ted Kord ( Blue Beetle ). Years previously, Duncan had worked for Cornelius/Krieg and had stolen the only sample of formula XD-3, an experimental drug capable of subverting human will and possibly damaging the genetic code. Duncan was taken captive by Cornelius/Krieg, and there ensued a battle royal between Catalyst and Blue Beetle. He later appeared working with Kobra , solidifying Sand 's silicone body. Catalyst was seen attacking Crimson Avenger II in an attempt to assassinate her.

Key facts

Catalyst is of human origin and first appeared in "The Phantom of Pago Island". The character is published by DC Comics. With 27 recorded issue appearances, Catalyst ranks among the most featured characters in comics.