Decay is the name of three fictional characters owned by DC Comics. The first was an enemy of the pre-Crisis Supergirl, while the second appeared as a villain in the Wonder Woman comic book series.[1] The third version appeared in the New 52 as an enemy of Superboy.
Fictional character biography
Howard Pendergast
Howard Pendergast is a delusional scientist who manipulates Gayle Marsh into becoming the super-villainess Psi to help him destroy civilization under the pretense of eradicating "decay". When Pendergast attempts to kill Psi for her failure to defeat Supergirl, she transforms him into a decaying monster before eventually restoring him to normal.
Julian Lazarus later resurrects Decay by transferring its spirit into a virtual replica before Wonder Woman destroys it.[5]
Decay III
A third incarnation of Decay is introduced in The New 52 continuity reboot. It is a psychic monster created by Sarah, a young captive of H.I.V.E. Decay battles Superboy and Doctor Psycho before the latter subdues Sarah and traps her in a peaceful dream world.[6]
Powers and abilities
All incarnations of Decay can disintegrate matter via touch.
References
^Jimenez, Phil; Wells, John (2010). The Essential Wonder Woman Encyclopedia. Del Rey. p. 108. ISBN978-0345501073.
