Starbreaker (comics)

Starbreaker
Starbreaker (background) on the cover of Justice League of America #96 (February 1972). Art by Dick Dillin.
Publication information
Publisher	DC Comics
First appearance	Justice League of America #96 (February 1972)
Created by	Mike Friedrich (writer) Dick Dillin (artist)
In-story information
Abilities	Energy absorption and manipulation Genius Intellect Robotic Manipulation Science Mysticism (In humanoid form): Physical enhancement Flight Energy projection and manipulation Illusion creation Space-Time Manipulation Emotional Vampirism Bio-Fission

Starbreaker is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by DC Comics. The character first appeared in Justice League of America #96 (Feb. 1972), and was created by Mike Friedrich and Dick Dillin.

Starbreaker debuted in a three-part storyline Justice League of America #96-98 (Feb.-May 1972). The first chapter, "The Coming of Starbreaker" introduced the foe, while the second, "The Day the Earth Screams", also featured the origin story of the Justice League. In the third tale, "No More Tomorrows", Sargon the Sorcerer helps the League defeat Starbreaker.

The character did not appear in DC Comics continuity again until featured in a four-part storyline in Justice League America #62-65 (May-Aug. 1992). Starbreaker eventually returned, revealed to be the mastermind behind a planet abduction in Adam Strange vol. 2, #1 - 8 (Nov. 2004 - June 2005); and reappeared in Justice League of America vol. 2, #29-34 (March-Aug. 2009).

Three members of the Justice League of America - Flash; Green Lantern and Hawkman - are diverted from a return trip to Earth by their ally and resident of the planet Rann, Adam Strange. Tracing a faint power ring transmission from Green Lantern, Superman joins the heroes on Rann. Strange has enlisted their aid to defeat an energy vampire called Starbreaker, who is intent on destroying Rann and consuming the planetary energy. Although Starbreaker splits into three copies that begin the process, the villain is defeated by Adam Strange and the Justice Leaguers. Intent on vengeance, Starbreaker attacks Earth, initially defeating Superman; Green Lantern and the Flash. The entire Justice League gathers, and after being spurred on by Hawkman defeat Starbreaker with the aid of Sargon the Sorcerer. The villain is then incarcerated by the Guardians of the Universe.