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The Mankind Liberation Front was founded by Lex Luthor to combat metahumans.

History

The organization consists primarily of a group of villains including Batman foes Selina Kyle (Catwoman) and Edward Nigma (The Riddler); Vandal Savage; Lord Naga; King, former leader of the Royal Flush Gang, as well as third generation villains like Ra's al Ghul's successor, Ibn al Xu'ffasch (who is Bruce Wayne and Talia al Ghul's illegitimate son, although their relationship is understandably strained.). The MLF came into existence during Superman's ten-year absence, conducting events behind the scenes in an attempt to destroy metahumans and rule the world.

The MLF allied with Batman's cadre of superheroes as a united front against the Justice League over their concept of capturing violent metahumans in a prison known as The Gulag and converting them to renounce their violent ways, in order to better protect mankind during the impending metahuman war. After forming this alliance, Luthor then planned to exacerbate the conflict between the League and the captives by unleashing a brainwashed Captain Marvel to release the Gulag prisoners. However, Batman and his forces turned against the MLF once they discovered Luthor's intentions - as was part of the heroes' plans from the beginning - but were unable to prevent Captain Marvel from carrying out Luthor's order. By the end of the crisis, the MLF members were apprehended and sentenced to tending the victims of the Gulag battle by Batman.


Trivia

  • According to Lord Naga the MLF controlled 8% of the superhero population before aligning with the Silent Cavalry, though which of them were controlled is unknown.

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