Who Is Earth-Man? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Earth-Man is a DC Comics comic book character, the alter ego of Kirt Niedrigh, with over 48 comic issue appearances. Xenophobic tyrant with the ability to siphon the powers of others. Former enemy of the Legion of Super-Heroes, he now was coerced into joining them. It cost him his life.

Who is Earth-Man?

In his youth, Kirt Niedrigh applied for membership in the Legion of Super-Heroes and called himself Absorbancy Boy. Kirt had the power to absorb the powers of any metahuman being, but was rejected because his powers were limited. Further, Saturn Girl had analyzed his mind, and discovered his tendencies toward evil. Zoraz Costume Angered by being rejected, Kirt found the "Zoraz" costume, which the Legionnaires used as a test for new Legionnaires. As "Zoraz", Kirt attacked the Legionnaires. After defeating them, Kirt revealed his identity, believing he had earned his place. The Legion did not agree, and Superboy attempted to take the suit from him. Kirt used the suit to project red sun radiation at Superboy, and absorbed his powers.

Key facts

Earth-Man is of human origin and first appeared in "The World Wrecker". The character is published by DC Comics. With 48 recorded issue appearances, Earth-Man ranks among the most featured characters in comics.