WARNING: Contains potential spoilers for Batman/Santa Claus: Silent Knight Returns #5!
This holiday season has officially taken a strange turn, as a Justice League The hero wears brutal new armor made from another hero's real body. But trust us - it's not as grotesque as it sounds. In fact, it's a hilarious, epic moment that puts an underappreciated hero's powers on full display.
Its design subtly pays homage to Etrigan the Demon...
Jeff Parker, Lukas Ketner, Michele Bandini and Michele Bandini Batman/Santa Claus: The Silent Knight Returns #5 officially marked the epic conclusion to the weekly holiday-themed miniseries, which featured Santa Claus teaming up with some of DC's greatest heroes to take on the Silent Knight - a villain who wreaks havoc across the planet by draining the life forces of their people. victims.
In the issue, it is revealed that one of the reasons the Knight is so strong is his enchanted armor. To even the odds, Jason Blood and Metamorpho join forces, meeting the villain with a creative choice of armor.
Rex Mason has a hilarious and epic moment in Batman/Santa Claus: The Silent Knight Returns #5 (2024)
Batman/Santa Claus: The Silent Knight Returns #5 follows Batman, Superman, Zatanna and Green Lantern John Stewart as they encounter Jason Blood dueling the Silent Knight. Surprised by the heroes' new armor, Clark asks where Jason found him, only for Metamorpho to respond by allowing his face to transform through the shield.revealing that Rex himself is actually the armor. This moment is undoubtedly silly, but it's also accurate, as it aligns perfectly with Rex's ability to transmute his body into any element and take on any form. In this case, Metamorpho transformed into a full set of armor – sword and shield included.
While the shot of Rex's face coming out of Blood's shield and winking at Superman is undeniably funny, there's no denying that the armor he transforms into is pretty badass.. Its design subtly pays homage to Etrigan the Demon - Jason Blood's demonic alter ego.. The armor features a black and gold color scheme with red accents, and the helmet takes on a shape similar to Etrigan's head, complete with horns. What further adds to this suit's appeal is that Rex incorporates his iconic look into it, with the suit's chain mail displaying his signature color scheme of orange, purple, silver, and brown.
Card variant of cover B by Guillem March for Shapeshifter: The Elemental Man #2 (2025)
While Metamorpho transforming into a full set of armor for Blood is one of the comics' most visually striking moments, it's also short-lived, as the story moves quickly after just a few panels. As a result, some fans may be left wanting more when it comes to the transforming madman known as Rex Mason. The good news for those looking for more of this hero's wild transformations is that 2025 already appears to be shaping up as the year of the Shapeshifter. The hero will have a supporting role in James Gunn's film Superman film and stars in Al Ewing's ongoing film Shapeshifter: The Man of the Element series, with the release of the second edition coming in January.
Batman/Santa Claus: The Silent Knight Returns #5 is now available from DC Comics!