Starman (DC)
Starman is the name of several characters in the DC Universe.
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Starman (Ted Knight)
- Main Article: Ted Knight
Theodore Knight was a male human who came to operate in the 1940's. (Adventure Comics v1 #61) As a scientist, he developed an interest in the study of alternative forms of energy made by cosmic rays from distant starlight. Ted Knight looked to harness and direct this power that was to be collected in a cosmic ray battery. During this time, he said that he had consulted with renowned physicist Albert Einstein who thought Knight's work was sound and viable. For his research, he looked to get funding from the U.S. government and approached the Department of the Army that had a committee that would hear proposals from various inventors. (Sandman Mystery Theatre v1 #38) From his cousin Sandra Knight, he came to learn of interest in his work by Professor Abraham Davis who had developed a Black-Light Ray. With it, she became a superhero who went by the name of Phantom Lady. Ted was later asked to meet Professor Davis where he was credited in developing a rod that could harness energy though Knight was actually partly responsible for this development. However, Ted decided to let rumours circulate that Davis had created the device in order to hide his own involvement. He was inspired to become a superhero after seeing the rise of others taking on heroic identities to fight crime. (Starman Secret Files and Origins v1 #1) This discovery allowed for the harnessing of radiated starlight through scientific means which Ted used to combat criminals as Starman. (Adventure Comics v1 #61)
Starman (Jack Knight)
- Main Article: Jack Knight
Starman (Mikaal Tomas)
- Main Article: Mikaal Tomas
Mikaal Tomas was a male warrior from the planet Talok III, whose people wanted nothing more than to conquer other planets. (1st Issue Special v1 #12) As a child, he was taught the art of conquest and warfare along with the principles of the cruel kill. (Justice League of America v2 #57) His lover, Lyysa, was killed when she showed sympathy and tried to warn the next planet set for conquest, Earth. Mikaal was soon sent to Earth to set in motion the plans for its capture. Disillusioned by Lyysa's death, Mikaal quickly abandoned his race's plans. He decided to stay and defend the people of Earth from any future invasions as Starman. (1st Issue Special v1 #12)
Starman (Prince Gavyn)
- Main Article: Prince Gavyn
Starman (Will Payton)
- Main Article: Will Payton
William Payton was a male human who was born in the modern age. He had a red haired sister by the name of Jayne Payton. By the time he was 25 years old, he was travelling in the Colorado Rockies where he was struck by an energy beam from the Stellaron-5 experiment. The beam left him unconscious and he appeared dead leading to him being taken to a morgue where he regained consciousness only to find he gained superhuman abilities. He later returned to his home town where he was reunited with his sister and told her the truth about his new abilities. She became amazed at her brother and kept his secret from their mother as Will returned to the family home. During this time, Jayne attempted to convince her brother into using his newfound abilities to become a superhero but he simply wanted to have a quiet life rather then be involved in such activities. An incident was later shown on the news where a work crew at a construction site were pinned down leading to Will taking a newly sown superhero costume made by his sister which he used to save the workers. He used his powers to fashion a disguise to keep his secret identity as the media sighted him and came to label him as Starman. (Starman v1 #1)
Starman (Thom Kallor)
- Main Article: Thom Kallor
A mysterious male who began to operate in Opal City in the identity of Starman who suffered from a mental disorder and had no memory of his past. (Justice Society of America v3 #1)
Overview
Notes
- The concept of Starman was created by Gardner Fox and Jack Burnley where it made its first appearance in Adventure Comics v1 #61 (April, 1941).
Alternate Versions
In other media
Television
- In Stargirl, the Starman legacy appeared in the setting of the live-action television series set in the DC Universe. It was originally said to had been held by Ted Knight who passed on the mantle and the cosmic staff to Sylvester Pemberton where he operated as a hero in the Justice Society of America.
Appearances
- Adventure Comics v1: (1941)
- Starman v1:
- Starman v2:
- DC One Million v1:
- Justice Society of America v3:
- Justice League v4:
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