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Alpha Centurion

Superman first encountered a hero called Alpha Centurion when Superman found himself in an alternate timeline. In the alternate timeline, Superman did not exist and Metropolis' hero was the Alpha Centurion who had a romantic relationship with that world's Lois Lane. Later, an individual calling himself the Alpha Centurion arrived in Metropolis, saying he was Marcus Aelius, who had been taken from ancient Rome and spent several years with aliens before returning to Earth now with a spaceship (the Pax Romana) and other alien technology. The Alpha Centurion joined forces with the then current leader of LexCorp, the Contessa. After Superman was arrested by an alien tribunal, the Alpha Centurion organized a "Superman Rescue Squad" of Superboy, Steel, Supergirl, and the Eradicator to assist in rescuing Superman. The rescue squad found they also had to deal with the Cyborg as well, before returning to Earth with Superman. Marcus has shown interest in Lois Lane. After Lex Luthor secretly caused members of Team Luthor to attack at a public dinner, the Centurion was publicly embarrassed, and told Lois Lane he would leave Metropolis. He was last seen in Washington D.C.

First Appearance: AOS #527 (Sept. 1995)
First Appearance (alternate timeline): AOS #516 (Sept. 1994)

Who's Who in the Superman Comics

Introduction

This is a listing of many of the notable characters and a few places that have appeared in the Superman comics from the 1986 revamp up until around 2008.

NOTE: A new, and more current version of the Who's Who is currently being worked on and can be accessed by clicking here.

Although Superman often appears in other DC Comics, this text's information is limited mainly to what has occurred in the regular Superman comics.

Many thanks to Scotty V, Derrick Lyle Coleman, Dean Vanek, Genevieve Clemens and Benjamin Grose who all helped out at one time or another with writing and updating these Who's Who descriptions.

The listings are displayed as follows:

Surname, Firstname - Text describing the character, place, object, etc...

Relevant issues of the Superman comics are listed as such:

SUP = Superman
MOS = Man of Steel
AOS = Adventures of Superman
ACT = Action Comics
MOT = Man of Tomorrow

The Issue Number for each of these titles is written in this manner: “#000”. (e.g. SUP #123)

“First Appearance” refers to the issue since 1986 unless otherwise noted.

Who's Who in the Superman Comics

Alpha Centurion

Who's Who in the Superman Comics

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