Hu Wei (New Earth)

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Real Name

Hu Wei

Current Alias

Yeti

Identity

Secret

Alignment

Bad

Affiliation

Reserve member of the Great Ten

Universe

New Earth

Base Of Operations

Himalayan Mountains, Nanda Parbat

Characteristics

Gender

Male

Eyes

White

Hair

White

Unusual Features

True to his name, the Yeti resembles a classic Abominable Snowman

Status

Citizenship

Chinese

Occupation

Functionary of the Chinese government

Origin

Origin

Hu Wei discovered the atavistic trigger gene, which transformed him into the Yeti.

Place of Birth

Unknown (presumably, China)

Creators

Geoff Johns, Grant Morrison, Greg Rucka, Mark Waid

First appearance

Last appearance

52 Week Thirty-Two

52 Week Fifty

History

A Metahuman, Hu Wei discovered how to trigger his own atavistic gene enabling him to transform into a lumbering, chaotic beast. He was taken in by the Great Ten who supplied him with an electronic medallion, which could be used to control his transformations.

Six months after the Infinite Crisis event, Hu Wei discarded the medallion and lost himself to his savage fury. He stalked the valleys of the Himalayan Mountains, killing over thirty people. The Great Ten sent the Accomplished Perfect Physician into the mountains to stop him. Along the way, Accomplished Perfect Physician met up with the American, Ralph Dibny, who had been engaged upon a quest to find Nanda Parbat. The Yeti attacked them by hurling a boulder at them from the top of an icy slope, but Dibny pushed the Accomplished Perfect Physician out of the way in time. The Physician then used his powers of sound to distract the Yeti, enabling Ralph the chance to slip the Medallion around the creature's neck, forcing him to change back into Hu Wei.

The Accomplished Perfect Physician brought Hu Wei back to China where he served with the Great Ten. During World War III, Hu Wei changed back into the Yeti and attempted to stop the rampaging Black Adam. Black Adam's strength greatly surpassed that of the Yeti and the battle quickly ended at the cost of the Yeti's life.

Powers and Abilities

Powers

• Metamorphosis: Hu Wei possessed the ability to transform from a normal human being into a gargantuan monster at will.

• Superhuman Strength: The Yeti possessed strength levels far in excess to that of a normal human. The exact limits of his strength remain unknown.
  

Abilities

None known.

Strength level

Superhuman

Paraphernalia

Equipment: The Yeti wears a an electronic charm designed to inhibit his animalistic rage. When it is applied, the Yeti transforms back into his human form of Hu Wei.
Transportation: None known.
Weapons: None known.

Notes

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Trivia

• No trivia.

See Also

• Discuss Hu Wei (New Earth) on the forums

• Appearances of Hu Wei (New Earth)
• Character Gallery: Hu Wei (New Earth)

Recommended Reading

• None.

Links and References

• Yeti at Wikipedia.org
  
• None.
  

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