Dimitri Pushkin (Rocket Red #4), became a member of the JLI after their first Rocket Red, Number Seven, turned out to be a Manhunter android.

A kind-hearted and jolly man with a taste for American culture, Dimitri served with the Justice League International for many years. When his armor was destroyed by Lobo, he replaced it with a more advanced model made on Apokolips.

Dimitri also served with Justice League Europe for awhile as well, making friends with Animal Man, aka Buddy Baker, in a similar manner to the friendship of Blue Beetle and Booster Gold. Dmitri and Buddy initially bonded over their mutual families.

Dmitri was part of the small resistance against Starro because the alien could not take him over through his armor. Though Starro was defeated, Dmitri had surrendered to him when the alien threatened to kill his family, whom it had already taken over.

He was the only European on the team initially. He died during the Prelude to Infinite Crisis (Operation OMAC). By self-destructing he saved the other members of the old JLI, his last words to Booster Gold were; "My wife and children, Michael...tell them I love them."

The Rocket Red Brigade made an appearance in the Villains United miniseries, forcing their way into a Russian weapon storage facility in order to reclaim their armor and defend their country.

This seems to have created a renewed interest from the Russian government in the Rocket Red program, considering that, starting in Green Lantern #10, we've seen a new version of the group with an updated armor type. These armors seem to be stronger, more durable and generally better than their predecessors in every way.

The new group has been acting in accordance with the Global Guardians and has been defending their borders and allies valiantly, even going so far as to attack the Justice League.

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Justice League Unlimited

Rocket Red was a member of the Justice League Unlimited in the cartoon series. He never had a speaking role but he is seen in many episodes either fighting in battles or on the satellite base.