Dabney Donovan
| Dabney Donovan | |
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| Publication information | |
| Publisher | DC Comics |
| First appearance |
Historical: Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen #142 (October, 1971) Modern: Secret Origins Vol. 2 #49/2 (June, 1990) |
| Created by | Jack Kirby (writer - artist) |
| In-story information | |
| Full name | Dabney Donovan |
| Team affiliations |
Project Cadmus Intergang |
| Abilities |
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Dabney Donovan is a fictional character from the DC Comics Universe. He is primarily a Superboy and Superman villain.
Dabney Donovan first appeared in Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen #142 and was created by Jack Kirby
Dabney Donovan was the eccentric scientist and former head and co-founder of the Cadmus Project. Believing that there should be no limits in experimenting with the human gene, Donovan has given birth to countless genetic experiments. Donovan’s first experiments, the Hairies, were a group of mentally enhanced hippies who developed a unique habitat that blended super-science with lush greenery. Among Donovan’s most notable creations is the DNAliens, which are genetically-altered beings that look alien in appearance and have extreme paranormal abilities, like Dubbilex.
Another of Donovan's experiments was the creation of the miniature planet Transilvane which he filled with microscopic creatures duplicating classic monsters based on Donovan’s favorite horror films. The inhabitants of Transilvane were led by Count Dragorin. Around this time, he creates the two monstrosities, Simyan and Mokkari. These entities, scientific geniuses in their own right, would go on to cause separate troublesome incidents.
One of Donovan’s gifts was in cloning. Donovan used his cloning expertise in aiding Intergang, creating young bodies for the 1940s gangsters who founded the organisation.
He once helped the ailing Lex Luthor clone himself a new body, in the guise of Lex Luthor II, when he was dying of a kryptonite-induced cancer. Lex Luthor tried to kill Donovan to protect his secret, but Donovan of course used his talents to create multiple clones of himself. However, Donovan would later get his revenge by helping Luthor's ex-wife Contessa Del Portenza and sending a Bizarro after Luthor. Donovan caused trouble with a clone plague that would cause clones to deteriorate and die. Luthor, still within his cloned body, sent his forces to battle Cadmus for the cure. Donovan eventually had to kill Cadmus’ director Paul Westfield in order to keep his agenda hidden. However, the cure was eventually found through the DNA of Guardian and given to those who needed it, beginning with Superboy. Around this time, Donovan led another attack on Cadmus, putting multiple high-level employees through gladiatorial style games.
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