Who Is Mantis? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Mantis is a DC Comics comic book character, the alter ego of Omar Bashir, with over 97 comic issue appearances. The ruler of the Bugs that fled from New Genesis to Apokolips where Darkseid bestowed many powers upon him in return for his loyalty.

Who is Mantis?

Origin Mantis is one of the "bug" people of New Genesis and has been given some of his superhuman powers by Darkseid . Mantis left New Genesis first for Apokolips and then for Earth, where he planned to conquer as much of the planet as he possible could. He did this with the blessing of Darkseid, who hoped that the chaos Mantis created woukd help him in locating the human mind holding the all powerful Anti-life Equation . The bug has been referred to as the Energy Vampire, due to his ability to drain energy from his enemies. To regain his strength after a losing battle, Mantis rests in a tomb-like cocoon. The Forever People summoned the Infinity Man who defeated Mantis and ended his first assault on Earth. Mantis then organised the inhabitants of the "bug" colonies of New Genesis into an army that invaded Earth. Lightray , Orion and Forager battled Mantis and his army and forced them to retreat.

Key facts

Mantis is of alien origin and first appeared in "O' Deadly Darkseid!". The character is published by DC Comics. With 97 recorded issue appearances, Mantis ranks among the most featured characters in comics.