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Metamorpho the Element Man is a [[DC Comics]] superhero. Metamorpho was created by writer Bob Haney (''[[Metal Men]]'', ''[[Doom Patrol]]'') and artist Ramona Fradon, and debuted in ''[[The Brave and The Bold]]'' #57 in 1965 before getting his own ongoing series.
Metamorpho the Element Man is a [[DC Comics]] superhero. Metamorpho was created by writer Bob Haney (''[[Metal Men]]'', ''[[Doom Patrol]]'') and artist Ramona Fradon, and debuted in ''[[The Brave and the Bold]]'' #57 in 1965 before getting his own ongoing series.


Rex Mason, [[Adventurer Archaeologist]], became Metamorpho after being exposed to the Orb of Ra, an artifact made from a radioactive meteorite. He has the ability to shift his shape and to transform parts of his body into any element found in the human body. It came with several downsides, the most obvious of which is that in human form he is bald, lumpy, and his skin is divided into areas colored white, orange, brown, and purple. (Yes, he's one of those superheroes who regards their condition as more of a curse than a blessing.)
Rex Mason, [[Adventurer Archaeologist]], became Metamorpho after being exposed to the Orb of Ra, an artifact made from a radioactive meteorite. He has the ability to shift his shape and to transform parts of his body into any element found in the human body. It came with several downsides, the most obvious of which is that in human form he is bald, lumpy, and his skin is divided into areas colored white, orange, brown, and purple. (Yes, he's one of those superheroes who regards their condition as more of a curse than a blessing.)
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For a while he had a [[Distaff Counterpart]], Element Girl, who is now mostly known for a memorable guest appearance in ''[[The Sandman (Comic Book)|The Sandman]]''.
For a while he had a [[Distaff Counterpart]], Element Girl, who is now mostly known for a memorable guest appearance in ''[[The Sandman (Comic Book)|The Sandman]]''.


Metamorpho was one of the few characters to turn down an invitation to join the [[Justice League of America]], and later became a founder member of [[Batman and The Outsiders|the Outsiders]], Batman's superhero team for superheroes who didn't belong in teams. Some time after that he became a member of [[Justice League International (Comic Book)|Justice League Europe]].
Metamorpho was one of the few characters to turn down an invitation to join the [[Justice League of America]], and later became a founder member of [[Batman and the Outsiders|the Outsiders]], Batman's superhero team for superheroes who didn't belong in teams. Some time after that he became a member of [[Justice League International|Justice League Europe]].


In other media, Metamorpho has appeared as a recurring character in the ''[[Justice League (Animation)|Justice League]]'' animated series and, with the Outsiders, in ''[[Batman the Brave And The Bold (Animation)|Batman the Brave And The Bold]]''.
In other media, Metamorpho has appeared as a recurring character in the ''[[Justice League (animation)|Justice League]]'' animated series and, with the Outsiders, in ''[[Batman: The Brave And The Bold|Batman the Brave And The Bold]]''.


In 2009, [[Neil Gaiman]] wrote a [[Lighter and Fluffier]] Metamorpho for ''[[Wednesday Comics]]'', with art by Mike Allred.
In 2009, [[Neil Gaiman]] wrote a [[Lighter and Fluffier]] Metamorpho for ''[[Wednesday Comics]]'', with art by Mike Allred.
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* [[Adventurer Archaeologist]]: Rex Mason.
* [[Adventurer Archaeologist]]: Rex Mason.
* [[All Cavemen Were Neanderthals]]: Java.
* [[All Cavemen Were Neanderthals]]: Java.
* [[Blessed With Suck]]: Metamorpho's powers come bundled with a freakish appearance (although actually it doesn't seem to have put Sapphire off as much as you might think).
* [[Blessed with Suck]]: Metamorpho's powers come bundled with a freakish appearance (although actually it doesn't seem to have put Sapphire off as much as you might think).
* [[Clones Are People, Too]]: Metamorpho's clone Shift tries to live his own life as a member of the Outsiders, with the original Metamorpho's blessing. But when his android girlfriend gets corrupted by pre-existing evil programming, betrays the team, and dies, Shift says he can't bear to live any more and begs Metaporpho to reabsorb him, which he reluctantly does.
* [[Clones Are People, Too]]: Metamorpho's clone Shift tries to live his own life as a member of the Outsiders, with the original Metamorpho's blessing. But when his android girlfriend gets corrupted by pre-existing evil programming, betrays the team, and dies, Shift says he can't bear to live any more and begs Metaporpho to reabsorb him, which he reluctantly does.
* [[Contemporary Caveman]]: Java.
* [[Contemporary Caveman]]: Java.
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* [[Voluntary Shapeshifting]]: One of Metamorpho's powers.
* [[Voluntary Shapeshifting]]: One of Metamorpho's powers.


See also the trope lists at ''[[Batman and The Outsiders]]'', ''[[Justice League (Animation)|Justice League]]'', ''[[Batman the Brave And The Bold (Animation)|Batman the Brave And The Bold]]'', ''[[Wednesday Comics]]''.
See also the trope lists at ''[[Batman and the Outsiders]]'', ''[[Justice League (animation)|Justice League]]'', ''[[Batman: The Brave And The Bold|Batman the Brave And The Bold]]'', ''[[Wednesday Comics]]''.


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