ARDIMANIUM
This is a partial/starter profile to build upon as I progressively review the Dreadstar series

Classification: Alternate Reality (Reality-8116) extraterrestrial metal/synthetic material

Creator/discover: Unrevealed

Possessors: Syzygy Darklock, Dr. Loomis

First Appearance: "The Price," Eclipse Graphic Album Series#5 (1981) - see comments

ardimanium-8116-bioniclegPowers/Abilities/Functions:Ardimanium is some sort either metal or synthetic material that is highly durable.

    It has been used in the construction of bionic limbs.

    Legs constructed from Ardimanium had a government rating of 450 H.B.S. force value. She further noted that they would allow him to outrun and outjump a Lorterian panther.


 

History:

("The Price" (fb) - BTS) - In the process of gaining mysytic power via the Eye of the Gods, Syzygy Darklock lost both legs, most of his left arm, and his left eye, and suffered third degree burns over 80% of his body. The magical energies he had gained subsequently healed and strengthened his body.Additionally, Darklock actually grew one half meter in body height and swiftly seemed stronger than ever.

("The Price" (fb) - BTS) - Darklock enlisted cybernetic expert Dr. Loomis to fit him with bionic replacements for the tissue he had lost.

("The Price") - Dr. Loomis placed the lbionic legs, noting them to be of ardimanium construction and to have a government rating of 450 H.B.S. force value. She further noted that they would allow him to outrun and outjump a Lorterian panther.

Comments: Created by Jim Starlin.

Dreadstar / Reality-8116 primer

    The Price was originally published in black and white in Eclipse Graphic Album Series #5 (1981). It was reprinted, with colorized artwork, in Dreadstar Annual#1 (1983) by Epic (the licensed characters/stories division of Marvel)

Profile by Snood.

CLARIFICATIONS:
Ardimanium should be distinguished from:

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Appearances:
"The Price," Eclipse Graphic Album Series#5 (1981) - Jim Starlin (writer/artist); I don't know who edited it; reprinted in Epic's Dreadstar Annual#1 (1983) it credited Jo Duffy (associate editor) and Archie Goodwin (editor)

Any Additions/Corrections? please let me know.

Started 03/05/2023
First posted: 07/16/2023
Last updated: 08/05/2023

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