Duplicate Boy

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Duplicate Boy (Ord Quelu of the planet Lallor) is a member of the Heroes of Lallor, which operate in the 30th Century of the DC Universe, along with the Legion of Super-Heroes with whom has teamed up on occasion.

He is apparently able to duplicate any superpower he has ever heard of, and is able to duplicate more than one at a time as well.

This makes him easily one of the most powerful beings in the 30th Century. He can duplicate the full array of kryptonian powers among other things. However, he is usually portrayed as dim-witted, and when defeated often utters "forgot to be invulnerable!" as he falls unconscious. It is purely speculation, but he has only been shown duplicating physical powers, never has he been seen duplicating Braniac-5's intelligence, which would enable him to use his powers far more effectively. It is therefore reasonable to assume that his abilities do not cover mental powers, else once he did duplicate such powers, why would he ever stop duplicating enhanced intelligence? (The alternative would be that he is in fact very dimwitted and has never thought of this, nor have his fellow heroes of Lallor (including Evolvo Lad who can become extremely intelligent) seen fit to suggest this to him lest they become superfluous.

He was romantically involved with Shrinking Violet for many years. When she was kidnapped and replaced by an impostor who started fooling around with Collossal Boy, he travelled to earth to beat him up. He then confronted Violet, and saw that she was an imposter, but didn't mention it to anyone else. When Violet was freed from captivity some time later, she dumped him for this act.

He has not shown up in the current Threeboot continuity.

First Appearance: Adventure Comics #324, September 1964

Created by Edmond Hamilton, art by John Forte.

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