Meta-human

A meta-human is a human being with superpowers begotten by the activation of their inherent Meta-Gene.

Physical appearance
Meta-humans can vary in appearance, depending on the nature of their Meta-Gene attributes. Some, such as Virgil Hawkins, can retain their fully human appearance, without visible abnormal features; others can acquire some inhuman characteristics but still remain mostly human-looking, like Dolphin, while others can have their physiology completely changed and become an unearthly creature, such as Ana von Furth.

Early history
The first known meta-human is believed to be Vandal Savage, who gained extranormal powers from a fallen meteor, and passed it down to humanity through generations.

2011-2016
Meta-humans gained galaxy-wide attention after the Light compelled six members of the Justice League to lead an attack on Rimbor. This prompted the Kroloteans and the Reach to investigate the origin of super human powers and attempt to exploit them.

The Kroloteans managed to abduct several humans but their plans were effectively foiled by the Reach, who eliminated them from the Meta-Gene arms race. The Reach conducted several experiments in kidnapped teenagers in an attempt to isolate, duplicate and weaponize Meta-Gene powers, resulting the creation of five known meta-humans: Virgil Hawkins, Tye Longshadow, Eduardo Dorado Jr., Asami Koizumi and Shimmer.