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Antaeus
 
Antaeus
 
Personal Info:
 
Real Name: Unknown
Also Known As: No known Alias
Place Of Birth: Unknown
First Appearance: Outsiders Vol.1 #14 (1984) Bronze Age Villain
Known Associates: Maxie Zeus, Argus, Diana, Nox, Proteus, Vulcanus
Group Affiliation: New Olympians
Base Of Operations: New York City
Grudges: The Outsiders
Creators: Mike W. Barr and Bill Willingham
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Powers:
 
Enhanced Abilities: Antaeus has superhuman strength, endurance and durability. These abilities increase when in contact with the earth.
 
Origins:
 
As the insane mob-leader and self fashioned Greek god Maxie Zeus needed agents to disrupt the 1984 Olympics. He contacted the mysterious arms and muscle dealer, the Monitor. Maxie Zeus required a cadre of individuals whose abilities corresponded with those of ancient Greek and Roman gods. Following with the orders the Monitor contracted assassins for hire and outfitted them after those chosen archetypes. Antaeus was one of the assassin's hired. He joined the group the New Olympians.
 
Notes:
 
Antaeus at DC Database
Antaeus at DC Universe: Who's Who
Antaeus at Comic Vine