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M.A.N.T.I.S.

A paralyzed African-American scientist builds a powerful exo-skeleton in order to walk again, and uses his new abilities to fight crime.

 

M.A.N.T.I.S. (1994)

Dr. Miles Hawkins, a paraplegic biophysicist, devises technology that allows him to become a superhero called Mantis for brief periods of time in order to assist him in his ongoing battle with criminals. Only two people know Mantis' identity, John Stonebrake, a fellow scientist and friend, and Taylor Savidge, a bike courier, who informs Hawkins of the goings-on in the city of Port Columbia. Together they keep the identity secret even from Lieutenant Leora Maxwell, a beautiful detective who works alongside Hawkins during her investigations.

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Running Time : 1 hour
Premiered : August 26, 1994
Date Ended : March 03, 1995
Number of Episodes : 24
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Language : English
TV Station : FOX
Country : United States
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Genre : Science Fiction, Action, Adventure, Crime

Tags : Superhero, African-American, Acronym in Title, Scientist, Entire Title Is Capitalized Acronym, Exoskeleton, Paraplegic