Who Is Chemo? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Chemo is a DC Comics comic book character, with over 183 comic issue appearances. Composed of an unknown combination of experimental chemicals, the creature called Chemo is a living WMD, possessing a unique form of pseudo-life that gives him a primitive, evil intelligence.

Who is Chemo?

Major Story Arcs Chemo is a walking toxic waste vat with minimal intelligence. The only reason that he is sometimes difficult to defeat is because he is radioactive and can spew radioactive waste from his mouth at his enemies. Seeking to conquer disease, famine and all the ills of mankind, Professor Ramsey Norton experimented endlessly with various chemical combinations, disposing of the results of his failed experiments by tossing them into a large man shaped plastic mold Norton called Chemo. Norton felt the presence of a humanoid chemical filled form would remind him of his failures and thus urge him to swifter success. Norton poured the results of his failed attempts into Chemo, filling the plastic figure at last. While experimenting with the concept of unchecked growth for fruits and vegetables as a cure for famine, Norton poured the results of his failed attempts into Chemo, filling the plastic figure at last. The exhausted professor fell asleep at his desk after deciding he would have to empty Chemo the following morning. An unholy gurgling noise awakened the slumbering scientist, and he turned to find Chemo growing larger behind him, apparently taking on a life of its own.

Key facts

Chemo is of other origin and first appeared in "The Deathless Doom!". The character is published by DC Comics. With 183 recorded issue appearances, Chemo ranks among the most featured characters in comics.