Matter-Eater Lad

Matter-Eater Lad (Tenzil Kem) is a superhero appearing in media published by DC Comics, primarily as a member of the Legion of Super-Heroes in the 30th and 31st centuries. He first appeared in Adventure Comics #303 (December 1962), and possesses the power to eat matter in all forms, as do all natives of his home planet, Bismoll.

Matter-Eater Lad
Matter-Eater Lad as depicted in Superman: Last Stand of New Krypton #2 (June 2010). Art by Pete Woods.
Publication information
PublisherDC Comics
First appearanceAdventure Comics #303 (December 1962)
Created byJerry Siegel
John Forte
In-story information
Alter egoTenzil Kem
SpeciesBismollian
Place of originBismoll
Team affiliationsLegion of Super-Heroes
Notable aliasesM-E Lad
AbilitiesPowers:
  • Superhuman matter ingestion and digestion
  • Metabolism-induced super-speed

Abilities:

  • Hand-to-hand combat (basic)

Equipment:

  • Legion Flight Ring
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