Unimaginable

UNIMAGINABLE

Real Name: None

Class: Extraterrestrial

Occupation: Inapplicable

Group Affiliation: None

Known Relatives: None

Aliases: None

Base of Operations: A nameless planet on the outer fringe of the universe

First Appearance: Justice League of America #42(February, 1966)

Powers: The full extent of Unimaginable’s power is unknown, but they are perhaps, like himself, unimaginable. He is normally invisible, because his true form is inconceivable. Unimaginable can effortlessly travel through deep space; immune to any adverse effects. Unimaginable can enter inanimate objects and manipulate them as well as take over the minds of sentient beings. He can exercise control over weather patterns, as well as amplify their destructive nature. Unimaginable has assembled a small band of aliens of various races and powers, and can teleport them to his side during a battle. Unimaginable can also lend a portion of his super-powers to others. His powers need replenishing from time to time, which he does by causing a star to go super-nova and absorbing its’ energy.

History: (Justice League of America #42)-The Unimaginable came into being untold eons ago on a planet at the fringe of the universe. The exact details of his creation are unknown, even to him. Over the years his power grew to its’ peak and he decided to explore other planets, conquering and capturing alien lifeforms that interested him. One day he witnessed the Justice League of America in a fight against Kraad the Conqueror on the planet Aralax. He was fascinated and secretly watched them on Earth until he saw them discussing recruitment of new members. He decided he wanted to belong to their team, and would prove himself by attacking Metamorpho, who they were considering offering membership to. The JLA witnessed Metamorpho being thrashed and quickly came to his aid. Unimaginable then announced his presence and demanded membership. They turned him down flat, and in his anger he unleashed a group of his captive alien beings against them. The JLA prevailed and followed the Unimaginable back to his home planet. Green Lantern II turned the other members of the League into energy form to combat Unimaginable within his own body. Unimaginable was caught off guard, and the League believed him destroyed.

(Justice League of America #44)-In reality Unimaginable transferred his mind into Dr. Bendorian, one of his captive aliens. He then simply bided his time, knowing that those members of the Justice League who had entered his body had contracted a lethal anti-body. When the League discovered they were affected by a space plague they returned to Unimaginable’s planet to try and find a cure. They met Dr. Bendorian who claimed he could cure them. Once inside JLA headquarters he began creating a machine that could wipe out human life on Earth, and created diversions in Seacoast City and Gotham City so the JLA couldn’t watch him too closely. When they returned he threatened to activate his deadly machine unless given membership in the team. He also gloated that the cure to the team’s ailment was simply complete rest. Fortunately Batman II had already guessed the truth about Bendorian and Flash II used his super-speed to disconnect the machine. Superman II knocked him out, and he awoke in an escape-proof container, trapped in the body of Bendorian and without any means of recharging his powers.

List of appearances: Justice League of America #42, 44
Valor #6, 7, 10

Comments: Created by Gardner Fox & Mike Sekowsky

Last updated: 3/23/2002

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