Rita Farr, also known as Elasti-Girl, primarily possesses the superhuman ability to manipulate her own size, allowing her to shrink or expand parts of her body.
Understanding Rita's Core Abilities
Rita Farr's most prominent power is her biophysical size alteration. She can selectively shrink or expand any part of her body, from a single limb to her entire form. This versatile ability allows her to grow to immense, colossal proportions to tackle large threats, or to shrink to fit into small spaces and perform more delicate maneuvers. Her control over her molecular structure is what grants her this unique flexibility.
Historical Powers (Now Retconned)
It is important to note that while Rita's primary ability focuses on her own body, historical portrayals have depicted her with different powers that are no longer part of her current abilities. For instance, in some earlier comic book iterations, specifically those by John Byrne for Doom Patrol, Elasti-Girl was shown to be able to change the size of objects and even other people by touching them. Once she released contact, the affected objects or individuals would revert to their original size. However, this particular power has since been retconned out of existence, meaning it is no longer considered a part of her active power set in current continuity.
The table below summarizes Rita Farr's powers:
| Power Type | Description | Current Status |
|---|---|---|
| Self-Size Manipulation | Ability to selectively shrink or expand parts of her own body (e.g., an arm, leg, or her entire form). | Active |
| External Size Manipulation | Ability to change the size of objects and people through touch. | Retconned |
