Who Is Validus? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Validus is a DC Comics comic book character, the alter ego of Garridan Ranzz, with over 181 comic issue appearances. Validus, the strongest member of the Fatal Five, was actually the younger twin child of Lightning Lad and Saturn Girl. He was abducted by Darkseid as a baby, sent back in time, and transformed into the powerful super-villain.

Who is Validus?

Origin Validus Validus is the most powerful member of the Fatal Five , and one of the most powerful beings in the universe. He is stronger than Superman and seemingly impervious to harm. In addition to his strength and invulnerability, Validus possesses the ability to project mental lighting from his head, a combination of powers from his parents, Lightning Lad and Saturn Girl . Validus was stolen from his mother's womb by Darkseid , and mutated into the beast who would become an enemy of his parents' team, the Legion of Super-Heroes . Darkseid did this to gain revenge against the Legion, who had defeated him during the Great Darkness Saga . Creation Validus created by writer Jim Shooter and artist Curt Swan . Character Evolution Original Continuity: New Earth Validus (New Earth) Validus joined his teammates in the Fatal Five when they were recruited to help the LOSH combat the Sun-Eater . Tharok learned that he could control Validus, and used him to maintain his leadership of their evil group.

Key facts

Validus is of alien origin and first appeared in "The Fatal Five!". The character is published by DC Comics. With 181 recorded issue appearances, Validus ranks among the most featured characters in comics.