Phosphorus Rex is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics.
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| Publisher | DC Comics |
| First appearance | Batman and Robin #1 (August 2009) |
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| Species | Metahuman |
| Team affiliations | Circus of Strange |
| Abilities | Pyrokinesis Flame projection |
Publication history
editPhosphorus Rex first appeared in Batman and Robin #1 (August 2009), and was created by writer Grant Morrison and artist Frank Quitely.
Fictional character biography
editPhosphorus Rex is a pyrokinetic metahuman and a member of the Circus of Strange.[1] After the Gotham City Police Department apprehends Mister Toad, the Circus attacks their base before being defeated by Batman and Robin.[2]
In "The New 52" reboot, Rex and Pyg appear as inmates of Arkham Asylum.[3]
Powers and abilities
editPhosphorus Rex has pyrokinetic abilities. His body is constantly surrounded by fire that is harmful to others, but not himself.
Other versions
editAn alternate timeline variant of Phosphorus Rex appears in Batman in Bethlehem.[4]
In other media
editPhosphorus Rex appears in Beware the Batman, voiced by Greg Ellis.[5] This version is Milo Match, Tobias Whale's lawyer and chief enforcer.
References
edit- ^ Batman and Robin #1. DC Comics.
- ^ Batman and Robin #2. DC Comics.
- ^ Batman (vol. 2) #1. DC Comics.
- ^ Batman #666. DC Comics.
- ^ "Phosphorous Rex Voice - Beware the Batman (TV Show)". Behind The Voice Actors. Retrieved September 16, 2023. A green check mark indicates that a role has been confirmed using a screenshot (or collage of screenshots) of a title's list of voice actors and their respective characters found in its opening and/or closing credits and/or other reliable sources of information.
External links
edit- Phosphorus Rex at DC Comics Wiki
- Phosphorus Rex at Comic Vine