- "In the weeks young Robin was under my tutelage, I used him as the subject of my greatest experiment. Utilizing cutting-edge genetics technology which I had pinched here and there, I encoded my DNA on a microchip and set it into Bird-Boy's birdbrain. [points to a dot on the back of his neck] Here, everything that was me has been a-sleepin' all comfy and cozy inside Tim Drake's subconscious. At first, I had to limit the time I spent in Drake's body. He's not aware of what I do...chalking up lingering memories to bad dreams. If his family misses him, I simply call wifey and tell her, [Imitating Drake's voice] "I'm working late, honey." [Goes back to his own voice] The changes come at will, now. And soon, I'll be strong enough to live in this body permanently."
- ― Joker (Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker)
The power to overwrite DNA. Sub-power of DNA Manipulation.
Also Called[]
- Genetic Overwrite
Capabilities[]
The user can completely or partially overwrite the DNA of themselves or others. This can be either permanent or temporary depending on the user's skill.
Applications[]
- Mutation Inducement: Non-human DNA may result in the afflicter's body mutating.
- Personality Manipulation/Rewrite: The overwritten DNA may result in the user taking on some aspects of the donor's personality.
Associations[]
Limitations[]
- DNA Disintegration is the perfect counter.
- May have negative effects.
- Users of Genelessness are immune.
Known Users[]
- Matthew Kim/Melting Point (Arrowverse/The Flash)
- Osmosians (Ben 10)
- Joker (DCAU/Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker) via DNA microchip
- Muzan Kibutsuji (Demon Slayer)
- Amanda Waller (Justice League Unlimited); via nanotechnology
- En Sabah Nur/Apocalypse (Marvel Comics)
- Radioactive Spider (Marvel Comics)
- Ōtsutsuki Clan (Naruto/Boruto: Naruto Next Generations)
- SCP-2254 - The Demon La Hire (SCP Foundation)
Known Objects[]
- Nemetrix (Ben 10)
- Omnitrix (Ben 10)
- Ultimatrix (Ben 10)
- Antitrix (Ben 10: Reboot)
- Biochip (Big Hero 6: The Series)
- Kāma (Boruto: Naruto Next Generations)
- DNA microchip (DCAU/Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker)
- Metroid vaccine (Metroid Fusion)
- Devil Fruits (One Piece)
- Evil Cookies (Sonic Boom)
Gallery[]
The Joker (DC Animated Universe) encoded his DNA into a microchip that he implanted into Tim Drake's spinal cord, allowing the Clown Prince of Crimes to slowly but surely be "reborn" in Drake's body.
After absorbing the Omnitrix Kevin Levin (Ben 10 Series) transform into Kevin 11.
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When Osmosians (Ben 10) attempt to absorb too many life forms at once, their own DNA will be overwritten with alien DNA, causing them to become a chimeric mixture of those creatures.
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Ultimate Aggregor (Ben 10) after absorbing five aliens from the andramada galaxy.
Using the Omnitrix, Ben Tennyson (Ben 10) can temporarily overwrite his DNA with that of aliens, turning him into said aliens.
The Ōtsutsuki clan (Boruto: Naruto Next Generations) uses the Kāma to compress their biological data and overwrite the genetic information of the vessel, in order to resurrect themselves.
Matthew Kim (The Flash) can transfer pieces of DNA into other beings with a simple touch...
...unintentionally overwriting Iris West's DNA with Barry Allen's, giving her Barry's speed.
In addition to curing her of X Parasite infestation, the Metroid vaccine (Metroid series) also partially overwrote Samus' DNA with that of a Metroid, resulting in her gaining Metroid traits, such as a vulnerability to extreme cold...
...eventually awakening completely and converting her into a humanoid Metroid with the powers of one.
Devil Fruits (One Piece) bestow their supernatural powers by permanently overwriting the "Lineage Factor" (DNA) of those who consume them.
Dr. Eggman's Evil Cookies (Sonic Boom), when infused with DNA from a specific person, overwrite the DNA of those who consume them, turning them into a clone of said person...
...with Sonic's friends being transformed into clones of Eggman after eating cookies infused with Eggman's DNA...
...and Eggman himself being transformed into a clone of Sonic after being force-fed a cookie infused with Sonic's DNA.
En Sabah Nur/Apocalypse (Marvel Comics) could utilize his unique powers in order to transfer his qualities and consciousness onto another host body.
Videos[]
The Truth Revealed - Justice League Unlimited-Batman Beyond-2
Ben 10 Alien Force Transformations HD 1080p-2
All Ben 10 Classic Transformations-2
Ben 10 VS Green Lantern (Cartoon Network VS DC Comics) - DEATH BATTLE!