Showcase Presents: Metamorpho #1
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThis massive black-and-white volume collects the original 1960s adventures of Rex Mason, the elemental hero known as Metamorpho, from The Brave and the Bold #57-59 and his own short-lived series, Metamorpho #1-17. As part of DC's Showcase Presents line, it presents the wild, Kirby-esque stories by writer Bob Haney and artist Ramona Fradon in an affordable, phone-book-sized format. It's a deep dive into the Silver Age weirdness of a man who can transform his body into any element, fighting bizarre villains alongside allies like Batman and the Justice League.
"Table of Contents" kicks off Showcase Presents: Metamorpho #1 with a pulse-pounding origin that redefines what it means to be transformed—literally. Written by Bob Haney and brought to life by Ramona Fradon’s expressive art and Charles Paris’s crisp inks, this story follows Rex Mason’s fateful journey to Egypt, where a twist of fate and ancient mystery unlock his elemental powers. The cover by Sal Trapani, Mike Sekowsky, and Joe Giella (with inks by Murphy Anderson) captures the moment of transformation with striking detail.
In "Who Stole the U.S.A.?", Metamorpho and his team track down a mysterious lead that brings them to the eccentric inventor T.T. Trumbull and his daughter Zelda. When Trumbull reveals his radical scheme to dismantle the U.S. missile defense system, the group finds themselves caught in a high-stakes game of sabotage and national crisis.
When Simon Stagg grants his friend Edifice K. Bulwark the same elemental powers as Metamorpho, chaos erupts as the new Metamorpho begins tearing through the city. Now, the original Metamorpho must confront the man he once called a friend—before the destruction becomes irreversible.
In "Element Man, Public Enemy!", Metamorpho is called upon by the Governor and Police Commissioner to take down the notorious Doc Dread and his gang. Posing as the villainous Dyna-Man, Metamorpho infiltrates the group, using his elemental powers to turn the tide from within.
In "The Valley That Time Forgot!", Simon Stagg leads a daring expedition into a hidden valley where ancient machines stand amid primitive tribes, drawing the curious attention of Sapphire, Metamorpho, and Java. As the team ventures deeper into the mysterious terrain, they uncover wonders that defy time and logic—only to face dangers that test their courage and unity.
In "The Sinister Snares of Stingaree!" from Showcase Presents: Metamorpho #1, Element Girl interrupts Metamorpho’s wedding to Sapphire, urgently enlisting his help to stop the menacing Stingaree. As Metamorpho confronts the villain, Element Girl is left powerless after a brutal clash, leaving their mission hanging in the balance.
In "Wreck the Renegade Robots," Metamorpho seeks help from Doc Magnus to reclaim his human form—only to find himself teaming up with the scientist when the Metal Men, corrupted by The Master, turn against them. With his powers still unstable and the lab under siege, Metamorpho must rely on his wits and newfound alliance to stop the rogue androids before they’re beyond control.
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↩ Reprints The Brave and the Bold #57 (1964), The Brave and the Bold #58 (1965), Metamorpho #1 (1965), Metamorpho #2 (1965), Metamorpho #3 (1965), Metamorpho #4 (1966), Justice League of America #42 (1966), Metamorpho #5 (1966), Metamorpho #6 (1966), The Brave and the Bold #66 (1966), Metamorpho #7 (1966), Metamorpho #8 (1966), The Brave and the Bold #68 (1966), Metamorpho #9 (1966), Metamorpho #10 (1967), Metamorpho #11 (1967), Metamorpho #12 (1967), Metamorpho #13 (1967), Metamorpho #14 (1967), Metamorpho #15 (1967), Metamorpho #16 (1968), Metamorpho #17 (1968)
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