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.png) Solaris as depicted inDC One Million #3 (September 1998). Art byVal Semeiks. | |
| Publication information | |
| Publisher | DC Comics |
| First appearance | DC One Million #1 (1998) |
| Created by | Grant Morrison |
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| Alter ego | Solaris |
| Species | Sentient artificial star |
| Team affiliations | Superman dynasty Pancosmic Justice Jihad |
| Abilities | Artificial intelligence Solar radiation manipulation |
Solaris (also known asSolaris the Tyrant Sun) is aDC Comicssupervillain who exists in the distant future of theDC Universe. He was created byGrant Morrison, and first appeared in the 1998 eventDC One Million.[1][2]
In the 853rd century, Solaris is a secondary artificial sun, a sentient machine in the orbit ofUranus that helps to warm the outer parts of theSolar System and relay communications and information. His caretaker is the futureStarman (Farris Knight).[3]
Solaris is created in the 20th-century section of theDC One Million storyline in apredestination paradox, as his abilities are required to counteract an organic computer virus that his 853rd century self created.[4] Solaris is defeated and banished to the outskirts of the galaxy by Starman before he can take action.[5][6]
In the future, Solaris becomes a recurrent villain plaguingSuperman's descendants, until he is considered the greatest enemy of theSuperman dynasty. This continues until the 505th century Superman sacrifices himself to reprogram Solaris. At that point, Solaris reforms and becomes an ally of the Superman dynasty.
However, Solaris is never able to rise to the high standard set by the Supermen. He rises to lead a group called the Pancosmic Justice Jihad, which takes advantage of the paranoia of a dark age to justify an aggressive agenda of attacks. The return of Superman Prime (Kal-El, the original Superman) in the 701st century triggers a great spiritual revival, during which humanity turns its back on Solaris and other artificial computers.
Solaris is returned to its role as a secondary sun, considered inferior to the yellow primary Sun which serves as Superman's currentFortress of Solitude. His resentment leads him to plot with the 853rd century Starman andVandal Savage to destroy Superman Prime and theJustice League. However, this plan is thwarted by the Justice League of the past (consisting ofSteel,Plastic Man,Big Barda,Huntress, andZauriel). Superman Prime destroys Solaris using his newly-acquiredGreen Lantern ring.[7]
An alternate timeline variant of Solaris appears inFuture State.
ComicsAlliance praised Solaris for being a major villain who did not necessarily need to be tied to his story of origin, nor appear often, unlikeBane orDoomsday.[10]
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