List of alien races in DC Comics
List of alien races in DC Comics is a list of fictional extraterrestrial races that have appeared in comic book titles published by DC Comics, as well as properties from other media that are listed below, with brief descriptions and accompanying citations.
Overview
There are countless different extraterrestrial races in the DC Comics universe. The vast majority are humanoid in structure.United Planets
The United Planets is a governing body which is active starting in the 21st century all the way to the 31st century. The planets of the Solar System and Htrae are known members alongside the artificial planet-sized satellites, the buffer planets that were seeded by Mon-El, and the neighboring empires. In the 21st century, they are led by the corrupt Durlan Thaaros. The UP's official law enforcement agency is the Science Police.The UP's governing body is the United Planets Inner Council, which is composed of the President of Earth and the heads of government of four other planets, with one of those members serving as the president of the United Planets.
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5th Dimensional Imps
Zrfff is the homeworld of all 5th Dimensional Imps, including Mister Mxyzptlk, Miss Gsptlsnz, Vyndktvx, Brpxz, Mister Genie, Qwsp, Bat-Mite, Zook, Gazook, and Mopee.5th Dimensional Imps in other media
- The 5th Dimension Imps appear in Superman: The Animated Series.
- The 5th Dimensional Imps appear in Supergirl, consisting of Mxyzptlk and Gsptlsnz / Nyxlygsptlnz. In a Supergirl crossover with The Flash titled "Duet", the Music Meister is revealed to be a 5th Dimensional Imp as well.
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Adaptoids
The Adaptoids were blob-like creatures in the vicinity of the star Arcturus that traveled to Earth-One in attempt to wipe out the human race. Able to adapt to any threat, they were defeated by the Justice League when they were exposed to the Thanagarian equalizing disease.Aellans
The Aellans are the yellow-skinned reptilian humanoid peoples of Aello, Demonia, Harpis and Doc of Aello were all members of the Omega Men.Alien Invaders
The Alien Invaders are the nameless primary antagonists of Armageddon: The Alien Agenda.Almeraci
The Almeraci are a humanoid race of technologically advanced warriors with psionic abilities similar to the Euphorix. The Almeraci are ruled by the House of the Blood Royale, a matriarchy of superpowered monarchs who maintain their bloodline and psionic status through selective breeding. The Almeraci choose mates through ceremonial gladiatorial competitions; whichever male can defeat a prospective female in battle earns her hand in marriage. This species is represented by Maxima - Queen of Almerac - as well as her handmaiden Sazu and her onetime betrothed Ultraa.Aloi
The Aloi are blue-skinned aliens with ridged foreheads. The Aloi are at war with the Margoi over a device known as the "Grayl". They were represented by Tumlat.Alstairans
The Alstairans of Alstair are one of four technologically advanced and constantly at war spacefaring races native to the Antares system. The most well known Alstairan is their ruler, the alien plant elemental known as Hyathis. Alstairans are plantlike humanoids with leaves instead of hair.Anasazi
The Anasazi in the DC Comics Universe are metahumans who were resettled to planet Starhaven, represented by Dawnstar.Andromedans
The Andromedans of the Andromeda Galaxy are a race of superhumans similar to Kryptonians and Daxamites. They have red hair, pale skin and blue eyes. One of the Andromedans named Karb-Brak was exiled to Earth because he developed an allergy to superhuman metabolisms, he took the human identity of construction worker Andrew Meda. Superman and Vartox eventually cure Karb-Brak and return him to his homeworld.Angtuans
The Angtuans are inhabitants of the planet Angtu, a world with a thick, noxious atmosphere. Angtu was destroyed by the mutated native Mano.Anunnake
The Anunnake are reptilian aliens who claim to have killed off the dinosaurs; they are also known as the Hunter/Gatherers.Anndrann
The Anndrann are green-skinned military geniuses from Anndranna who were banished to Bellatrix and are famed for their weapons of war. Iron has a deleterious effect on their cognitive abilities.Appellaxians
The Appellaxians of Appellax are a race of technologically advanced energy aliens from the planet Appellax with the ability to create powerful artificial host bodies for their minds. The seven Appellaxians that invaded created bodies that were named Golden Roc, Wood King, Stone-God, Crystal Creature, Fire-Lord, Glass-Man, and Mercury Monster. Each of them can turn other beings into the beings of their respective elements. It is because of them that the Justice League first came together. The Appellaxians were defeated by the Justice League.Appellaxians in other media
The Appellaxians appear in the Young Justice episode "Salvage", consisting of Golden Roc, Wood King, Stone God, Crystal Creature, and Mercury Monster.Apiatonians
The Apiatonians are a species of small flying insects of the planet Apiaton. They are represented by the deceased Green Lantern Bzzd.Aquoids
The Aquoids are natives of planet Beltair IV.Aranes
The Aranes of Arane II are a race of light blue-skinned, white-haired humanoids, with small protruding horns on their foreheads. Rolind Siepur of Arane II is a member of the Dark Circle.Ardenans
The Ardenans are the presumed name of a sentient race of humanoids with orange scaly skin from the planet Arden. They are represented by the deceased Green Lanterns Lodar and Meeno Monak.Astonians
The Astonians are a species originating from the planet Astonia. Saint Walker, a founding member of the Blue Lantern Corps, is an Astonian. He managed to save the dying sun of Astonia by rejuvenating it with the blue light of hope.Azarathians
The Azarathians are people belonging to the parallel universe of Azarath. Raven is an Azarathian.B
Barrions
The Barrions of Barrio III are silicon-based lifeforms. They are represented by the Green Lantern Chaselon.Bellatrix Bombers
The Bellatrix Bombers are alien warlords featured in Green Lantern #20.Bgztlians
The Bgztlians are humans from the colony Bgztl who possess the metahuman ability of intangibility. Phantom Girl of the Legion of Super-Heroes is their representative.Blight
The Blight are a cybernetic race whose bodies are composed of rotting flesh and villains of the Legion of Super-Heroes. Their leader is Atrophos, chief scientist and engineer vowed to hunt down M'onel for immortality, but were stopped by the Legion.Bloodline Parasites
The eight Bloodline Parasites were extraterrestrial lifeforms capable of accidentally activating the human metagene while feeding on human spinal fluid. All Parasites had dense exoskeletons and were incredibly strong, they all had the ability to duplicate human form.Braalians
The Braalians are humans from the colony Braal who possess the metahuman ability to manipulate electromagnetic fields. Cosmic Boy and Magno of the Legion of Super-Heroes are their representatives.Brain-Parasites of Planet X
The Brain-Parasites of Planet X hail from Planet X and use powerful Knowledge-Extractors to steal knowledge from other races.Branx
The Branx of Emana Branx are a gray-skinned race of dull-witted, four-armed warriors who serve the Citadelians. They are native to the Vega star system.Brylyx
The Brylyx are white-skinned aliens featured in Green Lantern: Mosaic.The Bolovax Vikians
The Bolovax Vikians are highly communal and technologically advanced. The Bolovax Vikians were killed during the destruction of Bolovax Vik in Crisis on Infinite Earths, with Kilowog of the Green Lantern Corps being the last surviving member of the species.Bolovax Vikians in other media
- A holographic Bolovax Vikian appears in the My Adventures with Superman episode "The Machine Who Would Be Empire".
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