Superman Revenge Squad

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debut=(as the Superboy Revenge Squad) "Superboy" #94 (January 1962)
(as the Superman Revenge Squad) "Action Comics" #286 (March 1962)
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Morgan Edge
Maxima
Barrage
Riot
Anomaly.
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sortkey=PAGENAME|The Superman Revenge Squad is the name of two fictional organizations in the DC Comics universe. As their name suggests, they are enemies of Superman.

Pre-Crisis on Infinite Earths

In pre-Crisis continuity, the Squad originated as the Superboy Revenge Squad, debuting in "Superboy" #94 (January 1962); the Superman Revenge Squad subsequently appeared in "Action Comics" #286 (March 1962). Both squads are composed of aliens from the planet Wexr II, whom Superboy had prevented from achieving galactic conquest. The squad later grows to include members from other planets, all of whom are sworn enemies of Superman. Many of the Squad's plans to destroy Superman use psychological warfare, including kryptonite induced nightmares ["The Jury of Super-Enemies!", "Action Comics" # 286 (Mar 1962)] , hypnotising Superman into committing destructive acts ["Superman Goes Wild!", "Action Comics" #295 (Dec 1962)] , and tricking Superman into revealing his secret identity ["The End of Clark Kent's Identity!", "Action Comics" #313 (June 1964)] .

In their earliest appearances the Squad members appeared hooded in order to keep their identities a secret. Later versions of the Squad wore modifed versions of Superman's costume, with the S-shield made of Kryptonite, and their heads shaved bald in tribute to Lex Luthor.

In one of their final pre-Crisis appearances, in "DC Comics Presents" #87 (November 1985), the Squad sends Superman into a parallel universe, where he meets Superboy-Prime, the sole superhero of Earth-Prime.

Post-Crisis on Infinite Earths

In "Adventure of Superman" #543 (February 1997), a new version of the Revenge Squad is introduced. The new Squad is established by Morgan Edge, who assembles various characters with a grudge against Superman and attempts to frame Lex Luthor as their leader.

Members include:
*Morgan Edge
*Maxima
*Barrage
*Riot
*Misa
*Anomaly

Post-"Infinite Crisis", Lex Luthor constructs a new team as part of the "" storyline. Superman himself joins the team to fight against General Zod's army of evil Kryptonians.

Members include:
*Metallo, now armed with several kinds of Kryptonite, including gold.
*Parasite
*Superman
*Lex Luthor
*Bizarro

Versions in other media

A version of the Superman Revenge Squad appears in "Hereafter," an episode of the "Justice League" animated series. While the members are vastly different, their goal remains the same. During the battle, Toyman blasts Superman with an enormous energy cannon, apparently killing him. It is later discovered that Toyman's energy cannon had actually sent Superman 30,000 years into the future.

Members include:
*Metallo
*Kalibak
*Livewire
*Weather Wizard
*Toyman

Footnotes

External links

* [http://superman.nu/wiki/index.php/Superman_Revenge_Squad] Supermanica entry on the pre-Crisis Superman Revenge Squad
* [http://www.supermanhomepage.com/comics/who/who-intro.php?topic=srs] another good entry from supermanhomepage