Fan Casting Mantis in Return to the DC Universe

Once part of the Bugs, the native lifeforms of New Genesis, often ignored by the good New Gods in Supertown, Mantis pledged his fealty to Darkseid, who gifted him with great power. He typically spent time in a power pod recharging his energies but he could also absorb energies sent at him by an opponent such as a Green Lantern. Mantis has at times served as Darkseid's lackey and, like many of the denizens of Apokolips, has occasionally risen up against his master.