mind of his henchman Java into the body of a Shaggy Man. It is eventually defeated by Outsiders member Freight Train. Fifth Shaggy Man In "The New 52" reboot, a Shaggy Man appeared as a member of the Secret Society of Super Villains. Created by Professor Ivo, this version battled the Justice League of America. In 2016, DC Comics implemented another relaunch of its books called "DC Rebirth" which restored its continuity to a form much as it was prior to "The New 52".This Shaggy Man reappears as a pawn of villain Black Manta. After a brutal battle, Aquaman finally defeats the creature by attaching his Justice League membership card to the Shaggy Man and ordering the Justice League satellite to transport it beyond Earth's orbit. Powers and abilities The Shaggy Man is super strong and impervious to physical harm. In courtesy of retro-engineering with salamander DNA, the creature can regenerate itself almost spontaneously and does not need sustenance or rest. Thanks to its synthetic physiology, the monster could adapt in harsh environments (such as both outer space and underwater). It was able to smell the adrenaline from its opponent's sweat. As a bio-organic lifeform, it no longer ages. Its mindlessness can be a disadvantage. Other versions In DC Super Friends #20, "A Hair Raising Tale", Dr. Andrew Zagarian creates the Shaggy Man, but he immediately breaks free from the lab and goes on a rampage. The Super Friends try to fight him, but find they are no match for his strength and resilience, not even Superman. Woman Woman then realizes that the Shaggy Man is essentially a newborn who is lashing out, due to being frightened by his surroundings and constantly being attacked. She convinces the Shaggy Man to stand down by being nice to him. After letting the Shaggy Man enjoy a parade, the Super Friends send him to a wilderness area where he can live his life in peace. In other media Shaggy Man makes minor non-speaking appearances in Batman: The Brave and the Bold. Shaggy Man appears in the DC Super Hero Girls episode "#FightAtTheMuseum", with his vocal effects provided by Jason Spisak. References External links Shaggy Man I at DC Comics Wiki Shaggy Man II at DC Comics Wiki Shaggy Man III at DC Comics Wiki Shaggy Man (Prime Earth version) at DC Comics Wiki Shaggy Man at Comic Vine Shaggy Man at Writeups.org Articles