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Hfuhruhurr, also known as the Word-Bringer, is a super-villain who appeared twice as an antagonist for Superman. He was created by Jim Starlin and Dan Jurgens, and is named after Michael Hfuhruhurr, the protagonist in The Man with Two Brains.

Comics character
Hfuhruhurr
Publication information
PublisherDC Comics
First appearanceAdventures of Superman Annual #1 (1987)
Created byJim Starlin and Dan Jurgens
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SpeciesUnknown
Team affiliationsThe Union
Notable aliasesThe Word-Bringer
Abilities
  • Psionic abilities
  • Superhuman intellect in the expertise of genetics, biochemistry, and technology

Fictional character biography

Hfuhruhurr is the leader of the Union cult, where he removes the members' brains, preserves them in tanks, and telepathically links them. He is convinced that he is doing its members a favor and claims that they possess eternal life and enhanced knowledge. After two encounters with Superman, Hfuhruhurr is defeated and the Union turns against him. Using Hfuhruhurr's machine, they manifest a humanoid form called Eon and vow to keep him in check.

Powers and abilities

Hfuhruhurr has various psionic abilities, including telepathy, telekinesis, and the ability to generate psychic energy blasts. He is additionally a skilled scientist and biologist.

References

  1. Fleisher, Michael L. (2007). The Original Encyclopedia of Comic Book Heroes, Volume Three: Superman. DC Comics. p. 476. ISBN 978-1-4012-1389-3.
  2. Superman vol.2 #29
  3. Adventures of Superman #452
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