Who Is Cyborg? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Cyborg is a DC Comics comic book character, the alter ego of Victor Stone, with over 3,264 comic issue appearances. Half man, half machine - all hero! After a near fatal incident, Victor Stone was cybernetically enhanced by his father. He now possesses the ability to communicate, manipulate, and interface with nearly all forms of technology. As he is constantly upgrading, he promises to defend the future from any threat. He is also a founding member of the Teen Titans and in some continuities, the Justice League.

Who is Cyborg?

Origin Victor Stone Victor Stone is the son of Silas and Elinore Stone, two STAR Labs scientists intent on using their research to improve mankind. Silas and Elinore scientific adventures often estranged their son, as they would sometime dedicate more time and toward their work, oppose to him. The two even used their son as a test subject for intelligence-boosting experimentation. While the successful experiment granted Victor a genius-level intellect, he resented his parents for treating him more like a lab subject oppose to a son. Vic's resentment caused him to steer away from science and math in high school. Instead, he pursued an interest in athletics, much to his father's disdain. His life changed profoundly during a visit to STAR Labs to meet up with his parents, who were busy conducting inter-dimensional experiments. The experiment accidentally allowed a protoplasmic creature into the lab.

Key facts

Cyborg is of cyborg origin and first appeared in "Between Friend and Foe; Where Nightmares Begin; Whatever Happened to Sargon the Sorcerer". The character is published by DC Comics. With 3,264 recorded issue appearances, Cyborg ranks among the most featured characters in comics.