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Starman (Jack Knight)

Starman
Starman modernage.jpg
Jack Knight, the Modern Age Starman.
Cover artwork for Starman vol. 2, #63
by Andrew Robinson.
Publication information
Publisher DC Comics
First appearance Zero Hour #1 (September 1994)
Created by James Robinson
Tony Harris
In-story information
Alter ego Jack Knight
Team affiliations Justice Society of America
Abilities Competent martial artist
Via cosmic staff:
Rapid flight
Telekinesis
Energy manipulation
Stellar energy absorption

Starman (Jack Knight) is fictional character, a comic book superhero in the DC Comics Universe, and a member of the Justice Society of America. He is the son of the original Starman, Ted Knight. Created by James Robinson and Tony Harris, he first appeared in Zero Hour #1 (September 1994).

Starman is also the name of the popular and critically acclaimed comic book series chronicling Jack Knight's adventures, which ran from October 1994 to August 2001, totalling 81 issues as well as some annuals and special issues.

Jack is the son of Ted Knight, who, as Starman, was a Golden Age superhero. Although Jack is fascinated by his father's heroic life as a child, he becomes more and more rebellious as he grows older. By the time he reaches adulthood, Jack is disdainful of his father's past. Jack's older brother David takes over his father's mantle, while Jack often regards the superhero role with open disdain.

Although Jack is shown as both schooled and talented in fine art, his true passion is collectibles. He eventually becomes the owner and operator of an antique and collectibles store.

Jack's role in the family changes after David is murdered by the son of the Mist, one of his father's old arch-foes. The Mist then attempts to murder Jack as well, who narrowly escapes by using one of his father's old gravity rods. Jack resolves to track down the Mist out of a desire to protect his father. He eventually kills the Mist's son in battle and captures both the Mist and his daughter Nash, who vows revenge. The Mist later succumbs to dementia after the death of his son.

Jack reluctantly makes a deal to become Starman if his father agrees to devote his vast scientific knowledge to the betterment of mankind. Jack eschews a "uniform", instead opting to wear his street clothes (though he eventually supplements them with a small sheriff's star and a leather coat with a stylized star symbol on the back); his only "superheroic" accessories are his cosmic staff and a pair of tank driver's anti-flare goggles to protect his eyes during flight, and from the brilliant light generated by the staff.


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