Matter Eater Lad
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Real Identity: Tenzil Kem
Affiliation(s): The Legion of Superheroes
Appearances: Champions, Substitutes, Sundown Part Two, The Man From the Edge of Tomorrow Part Two, In the Beginning, Dark Victory Part One, and Dark Victory Part Two
Skills: Matter Ingestion and Above Average Athletic Attributes
Voiced By: Alex Polinsky
Tenzil Kem was born on Bismoll where inhabitants have the power to eat any form of matter. Despite having an alcoholic father, Kem developed a pleasant attitude, sense of humor, and flair for showmanship. He decided to prove himself by winning the 343rd Intergalactic Games. Although he finished in seventh place, Kem amazed the crowd and Lightning Lad by helping stop the Fatal Five.
Soon after, Kem decided to apply for membership in the Legion of Superheroes as Matter Eater Lad. During his audition, he ate a live explosive and quickly won over the Legionnaires. Matter Eater Lad was quickly put to work when several creatures began attacking the ionosphere. Over time, he developed a reputation for getting his teammates out of a bind when it mattered most.
Years later, when the prisoners of Takron-Galtos escaped and attacked Legion Headquarters, Matter Eater Lad bit a chunk out of the Emerald Eye of Ekron and was declared insane. He recovered months later after Saturn Girl and fought in the final stand against Brainiac.