Mantis (Series 2)

 
  1. Bio
  2. Loose Figure Photos
  3. Cardback Variations

Mantis:  The Energy Vampire

Series:  2 (1985)

mantis_bio

Powers:  Mantis can charge and store incredible amounts of energy while lying in his cocoon-like Power Pod.  Besides being terrifically strong, Mantis can fly, fire energy bolts from his hands, cause destructive anti-matter explosions, and generate great heat, cold, and electrical energy.

Weaknesses:  Mantis must occasionally return to his Power Pod to recharge.  If he is unable to do this, his energy levels drop and he becomes vulnerable to attack.

Enemies:  The Heroes of Earth, The New Gods

Secret Identity:  None

Power Action:  Pincer Thrust

mantis_action

Loose Figure Photos:

MantisMantis1
Mantis2Mantis3
(
Photos:  Ken Rohlf)

Cardback Variations:

Kenner US 23-Back, Fan Club Offer “Free Comic Book” mantis_us_23fco_free mantis_us_23fco_free_back
Kenner US 23-Back, Fan Club Offer “Free Comic Book”
Variation:  Palitoy Sticker
mantis_us_23fco_free_palitoy_sticker mantis_us_23fco_free_palitoy_sticker_back
Kenner US 23-Back, Fan Club Offer w/Clark Kent Sticker “Free Comic Book” mantis_us_23fco_ck mantis_us_23fco_ck_back
Kenner US 23-Back, Fan Club Offer “See Comic Book” mantis_us_23fco_see mantis_us_23fco_see_back
Kenner US 23-Back, Superman Cape Offer mantis_us_sco mantis_us_sco_back
Kenner US 23-Back, Superman Cape Offer w/Clark Kent Sticker mantis_us_sco_ck mantis_us_sco_back
Kenner Canada 23-Back, Superman Cape Offer mantis_canada_ mantis_canada_back