Metallo (Earth-X)


 * For other characters known as "Metallo", see Metallo (disambiguation).

Metallo is a cybernetic servant of the Nazi military from Earth-X, specifically the SS generals Kara Zor-El and Oliver Queen. It assisted their strike force during the attack on Earth One.

Biography
At some point, an individual from Earth-X was transformed into Metallo, powered by a Kryptonite core. They were used as part of the SS strike force of the New Reich, led by generals Kara Zor-El and Oliver Queen. Metallo was sent to Earth One to help the generals overpower the local superheroes, along with Kara Zor-El of Earth Thirty-Eight. Metallo was extremely effective fighting the heroes, defeating them easily with a beam of Kryptonite radiation. Along with damaging Supergirl, the beam also allowed to knock out the rest of the superheroes.

Personality
Metallo appeared to be emotionless and speechless, rendered to nothing more than a machine, acting hardly different than a robot.

Powers

 * Cyborg physiology: Similar to John Corben from Earth Thirty-Eight, Metallo is a powerful cyborg powered by a Kryptonite core.
 * Enhanced strength: As a cyborg, Metallo's strength was increased with a metallic body.
 * Enhanced durability: As a cyborg, Metallo can take much more damage than a normal human.
 * Enhanced stamina: As a cyborg, Metallo's natural stamina levels have been increased considerably, allowing it to fight and remain active for long periods of time without becoming fatigued.
 * Kryptonite beam: Metallo is able to fire a green energy beam of Kryptonite radiation. A sustained blast has shown to cause extreme pain to Supergirl, and additionally can knock out even non-Kryptonians.

Behind the scenes

 * In DC Comics continuity Metallo debuted in Action Comics #252 (May, 1959) and was created by Robert Bernstein and Al Plastino. He frequently appears as an enemy of Superman and he is mostly known for his cybernetic body parts and the Green Kryptonite he uses as an energy source.