Character » Air Wave (Larry Jordan) appears in 117 issues.
The third Air Wave, Hal Jordan, is the son of the first Air Wave, Larry Jordan. Larry was murdered when Hal was three years old. When Hal turned seventeen, his mother Helen gave him his father's costume and notes.
The Golden Age Atom, he was the first hero to use that name. He was also a founding member of both the JSA and the All-Star Squadron.
Alan Scott, the bearer of the mystical Starheart, is the original Golden Age Green Lantern and a founding member of the Justice Society of America. An all-time great, Alan continues to fight for truth, justice and freedom well into old age as a member of the Justice Society. He has now been introduced as an iconic gay character in DC's new reboot, Infinite Frontier.
The first Amazing-Man, Will Everett was a World War II hero and member of the All-Star Squadron. His grandsons would continue the mantle of Amazing-Man.
The son of an Atlantean queen and a lighthouse keeper from the town of Amnesty Bay, Arthur Curry would grow up to become the superhero Aquaman, and later take on his birthright as the King of Atlantis. He is a founding member of the Justice League and is among DC Comics' most recognized heroes.
Bruce Wayne, who witnessed the murder of his billionaire parents as a child, swore to avenge their deaths. He trained extensively to achieve mental and physical perfection, mastering martial arts, detective skills, and criminal psychology. Costumed as a bat to prey on the fears of criminals, and utilizing a high-tech arsenal, he became the legendary Batman.
While the first Jester had no super powers, rookie policeman Chuck Lane fought crime hand-to-hand. The Jester was a member of both the All-Star Squadron and the Freedom Fighters, and it was until after the war that his membership in the secret society called the Arcadians was revealed.
Once a physician until he lost his eyesight to an experiment gone wrong. Charles McNider was the first Doctor Mid-Nite and a founder of the JSA. Due to his blindness, Doctor Mid-Nite uses goggles that give him the ability of infra-red vision, allowing him to see in the dark.
He possesses super strength as a result of his steel alloy frame and the micro motors in his joints.
"He was the first of our kind." The Crimson Avenger has the distinction of being DC Comic’s first masked super-hero. Using his wits and fists as his main weapons.
District Attorney Cole declared a war on organized crime, and was supported by the masked hero Air Wave. D.A. Cole was killed by a gang called the "Shooting Spooks"
The first costumed Manhunter originally from Quality Comics and later acquired by DC Comics in 1956.
The sister of the original Firebrand, Danette Reilly became the second Firebrand after she gained the ability to generate and control flames. She was a member of the All-Star Squadron, and the adoptive grandmother to Atom-Smasher.
As the first Robin, Dick Grayson was the most famous sidekick in comic book history. As he ventured forth on his own, he formed the Teen Titans and became their leader. When the boy became a man, he became the independent hero known as Nightwing.
One of the oldest characters to appear in DC Comics still being published. Doctor Occult, AKA The Ghost Detective, was a magic user and paranormal investigator who, for a period, had his soul bonded to his partner's, Rose Psychic. He was murdered by the sorcerer Nick Necro.
The original Doll Man is Darrell Dane who appeared in the 40's and 50's.
Former sidekick to TNT and a member of both the All-Star Squadron and the Young All-Stars. Dan Dunbar could generate an explosive blast by joining together the two "Dyna-rings".
A Canadian shaman who joined the All-Star Squadron to fight Nazis.
Helena Kosmatos was a WWII heroine who was adopted by Hippolyta Queen of the Amazons and who channels the power of Greek furies.
Oliver Queen was a spoiled, thrill-seeking playboy, until he was left stranded on a deserted island for several years. There, he trained to become a master archer in order to survive. After his return home, he used his new-found skills and his wealth to became the costumed vigilante known as Green Arrow.
Created by Joe Simon and Jack Kirby, Guardian was once a cop named Jim Harper, patrolling Metropolis's Suicide Slum. Harper eventually becomes the vigilante known as Guardian to "guard" society from crooks.
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Hawkgirl is the reincarnated spirit of Chay-Ara. Born on Thanagar, she gained the rank of lieutenant in her world and was subsequently sent to Earth on a mission, but during her stay, she grew to love Earth and care for its inhabitants, eventually becoming known to the people as the superheroine Hawkgirl.
Carter Hall, now infused with the mysterious Nth Metal, is granted flight, strength and a living armor. He battles dangerous threats, both alien and mystical, as the savage Hawkman.
Helen Jordan was Larry Jordan's wife. The two wed and lived in Brooklyn, raising their child Hal. Larry was murdered when Hal was three years old.
Rex Tyler uses Miraclo to gain powers for one hour.
The second Invisible Hood, Ken Thurston, is the great-grandson of the original Invisible Hood Kent Thurston. He is led to his predecessor's cloak by Uncle Sam, who recruits him for the Freedom Fighters.
Super-strong member of the Young All-Stars. Iron Munro inspired Clark Kent to become the hero known as -- Superman! Clark read about his adventures when he was a child, Iron Munro taught Clark the true meaning of Truth, Justice, and the American Way.
Jay Garrick is the original, Golden Age, super-speedster, and was the first to have the mantle of the Flash and a founder of the Justice Society of America. It was Jay Garrick's legendary heroics that inspired Barry Allen.
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