Who Is Shift? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Shift is a DC Comics comic book character, with over 87 comic issue appearances. Shift is a fragment of Metamorpho that formed it's own conscious and identity. Allowed to led his own life, Shift became a member of the Outsiders. Shift willingly reabsorbed himself back into Metamorpho after accidentally killing people during one of the Outsider's missions.

Who is Shift?

Major Story Arcs Shift is a member of the Outsiders . During his time with the team everyone, including himself, believed him to be Metamorpho, when in fact he was a piece of Metamorpho which had separated from his mass during his re-entry onto Earth. Metamorpho wants to assimilate Shift back with himself but later realizes that this part of him had made a life for itself. During this time Shift finds himself soul searching and trying to find meaning to his life. After spending time with Indigo he calls himself Shift, and both he and the android from the future forge a close friendship, which soon blossomed into love. During a surprise attack within the Outsiders, suspicions arise of a rogue member within the ranks. Around this time Roy Harper begins his interrogation of the Outsiders to find the culprit, while already suspecting Shift of being the double-agent. When he finishes his interrogation of the group and everyone comes out clean, he shoots Shift and accuses him of being the person to compromise their HQ.

Key facts

Shift is of other origin and first appeared in "Recessional". The character is published by DC Comics. With 87 recorded issue appearances, Shift ranks among the most featured characters in comics.