Rudy Jones

Rudy Jones is the Parasite, a DC villain who gained the ability to absorb the life energy, memories, and powers of anyone he touches. A lowly Metropolis sanitation worker, Jones was transformed into the energy-draining Parasite after exposure to mysterious radioactive waste.

Rudy Jones made his entrance in the landmark Suicide Squad #1 (1987), a Copper Age debut courtesy of the legendary John Ostrander and Luke McDonnell — two creators who knew how to populate the DC Universe with characters that linger. Over nearly four decades of publication, Jones has woven himself into the fabric of Superman's world, sharing pages with the Man of Steel himself, Clark Kent, Lois Lane, and Lex Luthor — as distinguished a cast of Metropolis heavyweights as comics has to offer. His appearances across Adventures of Superman and Superman Adventures place him squarely in the orbit of one of DC's greatest icons, and with a key issue among his credits, collectors have good reason to seek him out. Nineteen catalog appearances spanning 1987 to 2025 tell the story of a character with genuine staying power in the DC tapestry.