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Kinetix
Kinetix as depicted in Legionnaires #45 (February 1997). Art by Phillip Moy (penciller), W.C. Carani (inker), and Tom McCraw (colorist).
Publication information
PublisherDC Comics
First appearanceLegion of Super-Heroes (vol. 4) #66 (March 1995)
Created byTom McCraw
Mark Waid
Lee Moder
In-story information
Alter egoZoe Saugin
SpeciesMetahuman
Place of originAleph (31st century)
Team affiliationsLegion of Super-Heroes
Abilities

Kinetix (Zoë Saugin) is a superheroine appearing in the DC Comics universe, primarily as a member of the Legion of Super-Heroes in the 30th and 31st centuries. She first appeared in Legion of Super-Heroes (vol 4) #66, in March 1995.[1]

Fictional character biography

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Zoe's mother Azra was an archeologist who brought her and her younger brother Thanot with her on expeditions. During one dig, Azra inhaled poisonous gas, forcing Zoe to use the Moon of Kol, an artifact in her possession, to save her life.[2] This experience made Zoe want to gain more power to help others.

While exploring a cavern on Titan, Zoe absorbed an energy pool and gained telekinetic abilities before joining the Legion of Super-Heroes as Kinetix alongside Shrinking Violet.[3][4][2] She and deputy leader Leviathan also developed mutual feelings for one another

After losing her powers to the Star of Akkos, Kinetix leaves the Legion to find a way to regain them.[2] During this time, she meets the White Witch and learns to use magic, regaining her telekinesis and gaining pale skin, pointed elf-like ears, and a tail.[5][6]

Violet is later possessed by the Emerald Empress' Emerald Eye of Ekron, with Kinetix almost being killed after attempting to free her.[7][8] Afterwards, she learns that her mother previously met the White Witch while near death and was healed via magic, giving Zoe an affinity for magic which enabled her to absorb the energy pool on Titan.[9][10]

While investigating a space-time anomaly, Zoe was enthralled by its power and became catatonic, changing her personality entirely.[11] However, Brainiac 5 used the Anywhere Machine to return her to normal.[12][13] After the Legion failed to seal a spatial rift and disbanded, Kinetix joined the Science Police.[14]

When the Terrorforms invaded Earth, Zoe was transformed into one and tasked with guarding the Earth.[15] Unlike other Terrorforms, she retained part of her original personality due to her magic.[16] She was part of the team until the Fatal 500 crisis, during which she was trapped in Limbo with the rest of the Legion.

During Final Crisis, Kinetix is freed from Limbo and helps fight Superboy-Prime before being killed by him.[17]

Powers and abilities

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Kinetix possessed telekinetic abilities, which she primarily used to manipulate and reshape solid matter with her thoughts.[volume & issue needed] As a Terrorform, her abilities were undefined, partially as they are reactive to the circumstances she is in. She has been shown to possess healing abilities, flight, superhuman strength, the ability to survive unaided in space, and control of gravity.[volume & issue needed] The Final Crisis: Legion of 3 Worlds miniseries reveals that Kinetix absorbed Earth-247's magic after its destruction, making her stronger than ever.[17]

In other media

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References

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  1. ^ Cowsill, Alan; Irvine, Alex; Korte, Steve; Manning, Matt; Wiacek, Win; Wilson, Sven (2016). The DC Comics Encyclopedia: The Definitive Guide to the Characters of the DC Universe. DK Publishing. p. 169. ISBN 978-1-4654-5357-0.
  2. ^ a b c Legion of Super-Heroes (vol. 4) Annual #6 (1995)
  3. ^ Legion of Super-Heroes (vol. 4) #66 (March 1995)
  4. ^ Legion of Super-Heroes (vol. 4) #69 (June 1995)
  5. ^ Legion of Super-Heroes (vol. 4) #76 (January 1996)
  6. ^ Legionnaires #34 (February 1996)
  7. ^ Legionnaires #40 (September 1996)
  8. ^ Legion of Super-Heroes (vol. 4) #84 (September 1996)
  9. ^ Legionnaires #42 (November 1996)
  10. ^ Legionnaires #50 (July 1997)
  11. ^ Legion of Super-Heroes (vol. 4) #104 (May 1998)
  12. ^ Legion of Super-Heroes (vol. 4) #113 (March 1999)
  13. ^ Legion of Super-Heroes (vol. 4) #122 (December 1999)
  14. ^ The Legion #4 (March 2002)
  15. ^ The Legion #6 (May 2002)
  16. ^ The Legion #8 (July 2002)
  17. ^ a b Final Crisis: Legion of Three Worlds #4 (June 2009)
  18. ^ Eisen, Andrew (October 2, 2013). "DC Characters and Objects - Scribblenauts Unmasked Guide". IGN. Retrieved August 1, 2024.
  19. ^ "Adventures in the DC Universe #10 - The Blobs (Issue)". Comic Vine. Retrieved June 22, 2023.
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