Why hello there, @ObscurityofDCClub and other members of the DC Community! Welcome to Week 79 of Obscurity of DC’s Obscure Book Club! This week, we’ll be focusing on…
VARTOX!!!
AGE SUGGESTION: 12+
Number of Issues: 6
Description from dc.fandom.com: Vartox is an alien super-hero from the planet Valeron, and a friend and ally to Superman. He has a wide array of Hyper-Powers he acquired in his youth, and describes himself as a Hyper-Man. These include powers similar to Superman’s, as well as the ability to convert himself into energy and control objects with his mind. His appearance is a reference to Sean Connery’s role in the film Zardoz.
Now that that’s over with, here are some discussion questions:
- Vartox is considered to be a… weirder hero. What aspects of his character factor in to this label? Explain.
- Vartox is considered to be a hero. However, throughout this series, we see evidence both supporting and rejecting this idea. Do you see Vartox as a hero, villain, or anti-hero? Explain.
- Obviously, Oreth Odeox is the antagonist of the story. However, his feud seems to be mainly with Vartox (at least at first). Do you think this rivalry is justified? Explain.
- Why do you think Harley Quinn and Power Girl were so deadset on saving Vartox?
- How do you think Vartox gained so many followers? Would you follow Vartox? Why or why not?
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