Takion
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| image | takiondcu0.png |
| image_size | 250 |
| caption | Takion as depicted in Takion #6 (November 1996). Art by Aaron Lopresti. |
| character_name | Takion |
| real_name | Joshua Saunders |
| publisher | DC Comics |
| debut | Takion #1 (June 1996) |
| creators | Paul Kupperberg (writer) |
| Aaron Lopresti | |
| (artist) | |
| alliances | New Gods |
| aliases | Highfather |
| powers | Avatar of the Source |
| :: |
|image=takiondcu0.png |image_size=250 |caption=Takion as depicted in Takion #6 (November 1996). Art by Aaron Lopresti. |character_name=Takion |real_name=Joshua Saunders |publisher=DC Comics |debut=Takion #1 (June 1996) |creators=Paul Kupperberg (writer) Aaron Lopresti (artist) |alliances=New Gods |aliases=Highfather |powers= Avatar of the Source
- Omniscience/cosmic awareness
- Quantum field manipulation
- Emotional spectrum manipulation
- Speed Force manipulation
- Energy manipulation
- Matter manipulation
- Reality manipulation
- Space-time manipulation
- Telepathy
- Telekinesis
- Immortality Takion (Joshua Saunders) is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. The character was created by Paul Kupperberg and Aaron Lopresti, first appearing in an eponymous series in 1996 that lasted for 7 issues.
Publication history
In 2019, Kupperberg wrote about the creation of Takion on his website, stating:
Fictional character biography
::figure[src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/39/Joshsaunders.png" caption="Source]], which Highfather says must be cleansed. In reality, Takion was created as an [[avatar]] of Highfather to resurrect him in the event of Highfather's death.''Takion'' #1 (June 1996)"] ::
Takion possesses omniscience, but has to filter this awareness and the information he receives using the weaker perception of a human brain. He later learns to separate the future and past from the present, allowing him to use his powers without them overwhelming him.
Takion's main nemesis is Stayne, a nameless human woman transformed by Darkseid's power. She is sent to keep Takion from achieving his true potential and to prevent him from learning about Darkseid's plan to destroy the Source Wall.
During the Genesis event, Highfather is killed by Ares. After Izaya's death, the role of Highfather is offered to Scott Free (Mister Miracle), Izaya's only living heir. Scott turns the offer down, leaving Takion to become the new Highfather.
During Death of the New Gods, Takion is killed by Infinity-Man after he and Himon attempt to investigate his murder of several New Gods.
Powers and abilities
A living embodiment of the Source, Takion serves as a conduit and avatar between the Source and the New Gods of New Genesis. Takion's only limit is the amount of energy existing in the Source; he cannot create new energy, but can channel and manipulate existing forms of energy. Takion is also able to manipulate time, become intangible, and teleport.
In other media
Takion appears as a character summon in Scribblenauts Unmasked: A DC Comics Adventure.
References
References
- (2016). "The DC Comics Encyclopedia: The Definitive Guide to the Characters of the DC Universe". [[DK Publishing]].
- Kupperberg, Paul. (May 25, 2019). "From Starman to Takion to Cancellation".
- ''Takion'' #1 (June 1996)
- ''Takion'' #3 (September 1996)
- ''Takion'' #4 (November 1996)
- (2019). "DC Comics Year By Year: A Visual Chronicle". DK Publishing.
- ''[[Death of the New Gods]]'' #3 (January 2008)
- Eisen, Andrew. (October 2, 2013). "DC Characters and Objects - ''Scribblenauts Unmasked'' Guide".
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