Character/DC

Janus, Son of Jupiter

Darkseid

Janus, Son of Jupiter first appeared in Super Powers #4 (1986-12), published by DC. 1 appearances are indexed across 1 series.

Darkseid, the deposed ruler of Apokolips, comes to Earth and locates the scientist Kronar. Darkseid forces the scientist to restore his former might. Kronar first bathes him with Alpha Energy, which temporarily restores some of Darkseid's power. Kronar explains that Darkseid will need weeks of treatments of Omega Energy for total restoration. Darkseid kills Kronar, then adopts the costumed identity of Janus, Son of Jupiter. The evil dictator tracks down and saves the Super Powers Team from a threat he had secretly created, then convinces them that he is another hero created by Kronar. The Super Powers Team takes Janus with them to Apokolips, where the heroes eventually bring temporary stability. Darkseid, his immediate plans foiled, approaches Orion as Janus and asks if he could remain on Apokolips to aid in the fight against the forces of evil. Orion gladly accepts, unwittingly giving Darkseid the opportunity he will need to regain his throne.