Little is known about Shape's life before his appearance as one of the members of the criminal Institute of Evil.

Often clashing with the heroes of the Squadron Supreme, the Shape was later subjected to the mind-altering behavior modification device used as part of the Squadron Supreme's "Utopia Program." He was later contacted by the ex-Squadron member Nighthawk to reverse the behavior modification, although Shape remained loyal to the Squadron instead of joining Nighthawk's team of super powered "Redeemers" to fight the influence of the Squadron. Shape sided with the Squadron when the Redeemers openly opposed them, and he remained with them as they began to dismantle the Utopia Program.

Shape also left with the team to confront the powerful Nth Man, whose existence threatend the Squadron's Earth. Although the Nth Man was thwarted, Shape and the Squadron became trapped on the mainstream Earth for many months. When he finally returned to his native dimension, Shape was injured in reentry and was remanded to hospital care.

Shape

Often clashing with the heroes of the Squadron Supreme, the Shape was later subjected to the mind-altering behavior modification device used as part of the Squadron Supreme's "Utopia Program."

Powers

The Shape's entire body is extremely rubbery and malleable. He can shift up to eighty percent of his physical mass from one part of his body to another at will, thus altering his entire shape. He can use this mass to elongate, compress, or enlarge various parts of his body. He can also form non-humanoid shapes with his body such as hammer-shaped fists or a trampoline-shaped torso. His bones can stretch to a maximum of five times their ordinary length. His body tissue can resist extreme temperatures, burning, lacerations, ballistic penetration, and impacts without sustaining injury. The Shape also has a high threshold for physical pain. However, the Shape's low intelligence prevents him from thinking of more creative uses for his shifting body mass. He is not invulnerable: certain extreme physical injuries are beyond his ability to tolerate and survive.

Abilities

Shape is very good with children. The Shape also has a below normal intelligence.

Weapons

None

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