. . . "- Rudy Jones (with Torval Freeman)"@en . "The Parasite"@en . . . . "- Alex and Alexandra Allston"@en . "- Raymond Maxwell Jensen"@en . "The Parasite is the name of several fictional characters that appear in Superman comic book stories published by DC Comics. A supervillain, Parasite has the ability to temporarily absorb the energy, knowledge and super-powers of another being by touch, making him a formidable foe for the Man of Steel. In 2009, The Parasite was ranked as IGN's 61st Greatest Comic Book Villain of All Time."@en .