Forager (character)

Forager
The original Forager as depicted in New Gods #9 (August 1972). Art by Jack Kirby.
Publication information
PublisherDC Comics
First appearanceNew Gods #9 (August 1972)
Created byJack Kirby (writer & artist)
In-story information
SpeciesBug/New God
Place of originNew Genesis
Abilities
  • Longevity
  • Immortality
  • Superhuman physical attributes
  • Bug-like attributes
  • Ability to cling to most surfaces
  • Shed exoskeleton
  • Shield, adhesive pads and acid-pods

Forager is a character appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. Created by Jack Kirby, he first appeared in New Gods #9 (August 1972). Forager is depicted as an insectoid alien from New Genesis who is subjected to prejudice from the planet's other inhabitants, the New Gods. He was killed during the Cosmic Odyssey event in 1988, but resurrected years later in Bug! The Adventures of Forager, which was published as part of the "DC's Young Animal" imprint in 2017.

Forager has appeared in various media outside comics. He made a guest appearance in Justice League, voiced by Corey Burton, and appeared as a recurring character in Young Justice, voiced by Jason Spisak.