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| Pariah | |
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.png) Pariah as depicted inCrisis on Infinite Earths: Absolute Edition #1 (November 2005). Art by George Pérez. | |
| Publication information | |
| Publisher | DC Comics |
| First appearance | Crisis on Infinite Earths #1 (April 1985) |
| Created by | Marv Wolfman (writer) George Pérez (artist) |
| In-story information | |
| Alter ego | Kell Mossa |
| Species | Human |
| Team affiliations | Black Lantern Corps Dark Army |
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Pariah is a fictional character in stories published byDC Comics. He is acosmologist who first appeared as a pivotal character during theCrisis on Infinite Earths storyline.
Pariah first appeared inCrisis on Infinite Earths #1 (April 1985), and was created by writerMarv Wolfman and artistGeorge Pérez.[1]
Kell Mossa is an esteemed scientist from an unidentified alternate universe. His attempts to view the creation of the universe result in theAnti-Monitor learning of his universe's existence and destroying it with waves ofantimatter. Mossa survives through the intervention of theMonitor and acquires the ability to travel between universes, forced to witness the Anti-Monitor destroy them.[2] Pariah blames himself for his universe's destruction and the Anti-Monitor's release until he finally learns he is not to blame.[3]
An alliance of heroes brought together by the Monitor manages to stop the Anti-Monitor, but most of the multiverse is destroyed, with the remaining five universes being merged into a singular universe. Pariah,Lady Quark, andHarbinger embark to explore the universe.[4]
Many years later, Pariah attempts to warnLex Luthor that a dangerous predator is coming; "Lex" is actuallyAlexander Luthor Jr. ofEarth-Three in disguise to create a newSecret Society of Super Villains. Pariah is subsequently murdered by Alexander in theVillains United mini-series.[5]
During theBlackest Night event, Pariah's corpse is reanimated by ablack power ring and recruited to theBlack Lantern Corps. He interrupts a cadre of mystical heroes gathered to investigate the strange occurrences of the event.[6]
Pariah is resurrected inThe New 52 continuity reboot, where he makes a minor appearance as a prisoner ofA.R.G.U.S.[7]
InInfinite Frontier, it is revealed that Pariah was resurrected due to theFlash creatingFlashpoint, during which Pariah fell through a crack in the multiverse. He was held prisoner by the Empty Hand and the Gentry, who forced him to watch as they destroyed universes.[8]
Due to the cycle of destruction and rebirth, Pariah decided that he would create perfect worlds for everyone. He makes a deal with the Great Darkness and becomes its "voice", gaining immense cosmic power.[9] Driven mad by the corrupting influence of the Great Darkness, Pariah is eventually defeated and disintegrated by his own antimatter cannon. He disappears into another dimension, which resembles his home universe prior to its destruction.[10]
Pariah is seemingly indestructible and immortal. DuringCrisis on Infinite Earths, he survived a catastrophic disaster caused by the Anti-Monitor. Granted by the Monitor, he can teleport to other multiverses which serve as his focal point. He possesses superhuman physical abilities and can fly. Using the Great Darkness, he can create pocket dimensions and erase others from existence.[11]
