Mikaal Tomas
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==Biography== | ==Biography== | ||
| − | 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) |
| − | + | After that he fell into a life of drugs and sex, which helped replace the rush he received from battle, until he was visited by Komak who informed him that their planet of Talok III had been destroyed. Komak then says that he was sent to Earth years ago, but like Mikaal he too had fallen due to the temptations on Earth. Komak revealed to Mikaal he was dying and wished to complete his missions and decided to kill him. After a long battle, Mikaal comes out the winner. (1st Issue Special v1 #12) | |
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| + | When Mikaal's boyfriend Tony was visiting his parents in New York City, he was murdered by an assassin. When Mikaal found out he was devastated and sought revenge against his partner's murderer. On his search he encountered another hero Congorilla. The pair realized they had both lost someone close to them as Congorilla had just lost his friend Freedom Beast. (Justice League: Cry for Justice v1 #1) | ||
He and Congorilla were on [[Blackhawk Island (DC)|Blackhawk Island]] when it was attacked by two of [[Doctor Impossible]]'s minions looking to claim a relic. The pair of heroes were defeated but the Justice League arrived at the scene to battle the villains. (Justice League of America v2 #42) The two supervillains were forced to escape but managed to acquire their target that was a mysterious relic. In the aftermath, [[Donna Troy]] invited Mikaal and Congorilla to join her newest incarnation of the Justice League which they gladly accepted with Tomas operating as Starman on the superhero team. (Justice League of America v2 #43) | He and Congorilla were on [[Blackhawk Island (DC)|Blackhawk Island]] when it was attacked by two of [[Doctor Impossible]]'s minions looking to claim a relic. The pair of heroes were defeated but the Justice League arrived at the scene to battle the villains. (Justice League of America v2 #42) The two supervillains were forced to escape but managed to acquire their target that was a mysterious relic. In the aftermath, [[Donna Troy]] invited Mikaal and Congorilla to join her newest incarnation of the Justice League which they gladly accepted with Tomas operating as Starman on the superhero team. (Justice League of America v2 #43) | ||
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When he was a child, he had little interest in conquest but was taught to enjoy killing his foes. (Justice League of America v2 #57) | When he was a child, he had little interest in conquest but was taught to enjoy killing his foes. (Justice League of America v2 #57) | ||
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| + | Mikaal had identified himself as being a gay man. (Starman/Congorilla v1 #1) | ||
===Powers and abilities=== | ===Powers and abilities=== | ||
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==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
*''1st Issue Special v1'': (1976) | *''1st Issue Special v1'': (1976) | ||
| + | *''Justice League: Cry for Justice v1'': | ||
*''Justice League of America v2'': | *''Justice League of America v2'': | ||
==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
*[https://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Mikaal_Tomas_(New_Earth) DC Database Entry] | *[https://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Mikaal_Tomas_(New_Earth) DC Database Entry] | ||
| + | *[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Starman_(Mikaal_Tomas) Wikipedia Entry] | ||
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Revision as of 06:57, 5 August 2022
Mikaal Tomas is a male extraterrestrial comic superhero who features in DC Comics.
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Biography
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)
After that he fell into a life of drugs and sex, which helped replace the rush he received from battle, until he was visited by Komak who informed him that their planet of Talok III had been destroyed. Komak then says that he was sent to Earth years ago, but like Mikaal he too had fallen due to the temptations on Earth. Komak revealed to Mikaal he was dying and wished to complete his missions and decided to kill him. After a long battle, Mikaal comes out the winner. (1st Issue Special v1 #12)
When Mikaal's boyfriend Tony was visiting his parents in New York City, he was murdered by an assassin. When Mikaal found out he was devastated and sought revenge against his partner's murderer. On his search he encountered another hero Congorilla. The pair realized they had both lost someone close to them as Congorilla had just lost his friend Freedom Beast. (Justice League: Cry for Justice v1 #1)
He and Congorilla were on Blackhawk Island when it was attacked by two of Doctor Impossible's minions looking to claim a relic. The pair of heroes were defeated but the Justice League arrived at the scene to battle the villains. (Justice League of America v2 #42) The two supervillains were forced to escape but managed to acquire their target that was a mysterious relic. In the aftermath, Donna Troy invited Mikaal and Congorilla to join her newest incarnation of the Justice League which they gladly accepted with Tomas operating as Starman on the superhero team. (Justice League of America v2 #43)
With the Justice League dissolving, Mikaal decided to take a rest from being a superhero and return to Opal City so that his arm could heal. He was going to seek out Doctor Fate as his injuries were of a magical origin and thought a mystical means could aid in his recovery. (Justice League of America v2 #60)
Overview
Personality and attributes
When he was a child, he had little interest in conquest but was taught to enjoy killing his foes. (Justice League of America v2 #57)
Mikaal had identified himself as being a gay man. (Starman/Congorilla v1 #1)
Powers and abilities
His people were noted to have longer lifespans with 112 years of age being considered young. (Justice League of America v2 #57)
Notes
- The Mikaal Tomas Starman was created by Gerry Conway and Mike Vosburg where he made his first appearance in 1st Issue Special v1 #12 (March, 1976).
Appearances
- 1st Issue Special v1: (1976)
- Justice League: Cry for Justice v1:
- Justice League of America v2:
External Links
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