Ultra Boy
| Ultra Boy | |
|---|---|
| Publication information | |
| Publisher | DC Comics |
| First appearance |
Superboy # 98 (July 1962) |
| Created by |
Jerry Siegel Curt Swan |
| In-story information | |
| Alter ego | Jo Nah |
| Species | Metahuman |
| Place of origin | Rimbor |
| Team affiliations |
Legion of Super-Heroes Workforce |
| Notable aliases | Emerald Dragon |
| Abilities | Superhuman strength, Superhuman speed, Flight, durability, Flash Vision, 'Penetra-Vision', (one power at a time) |
Ultra Boy (Jo Nah of the planet Rimbor) is a fictional character, a comic book superhero in DC Comics. He is a member of the Legion of Super-Heroes in the 30th and 31st centuries of the DC Universe. Ultra Boy gained his powers when the space-speedster he was flying was swallowed by an ultra-energy beast (a "space whale"), exposing him to radiation while inside. His real name is derived from the biblical figure Jonah who also survived being swallowed by a "large fish" (often considered to be a whale).
Ultra Boy's costume is a red top that had black striped cuffs and an emblem in light green, a light green weight belt with three slots, black shorts, green leggings, and red-topped, black boots with a crenelated fringe.
Ultra Boy first appeared in Superboy #98 (1962), in which he was sent back in time to Superboy's home town of Smallville to prove himself worthy of joining the Legion by learning Superboy's secret identity. In his first adventure he only demonstrated his vision powers, known as "penetra-vision". It was implied he had malicious intentions in learning Superboy's secret identity. Later, in Adventure Comics #316, he explained that he could channel his ultra-energy to provide him other powers, though only one at a time. Later he was romantically linked for many years with fellow Legionnaire Phantom Girl. He was considered one of the Legion's 'big 3' (along with Superboy and Mon-El) and served two terms as leader.
The names of his parents are Crav and Mytra Nah. His girlfriend on Rimbor before he joined the Legion was An Ryd; she is later murdered by Pulsar Stargrave, who frames Ultra Boy for the crime.
Ultra Boy is a skilled actor; this, combined with his rough background on Rimbor and social standing, helps him infiltrate criminal groups when he appears to "go bad". This skill also makes him a valuable member of the Legion Espionage Squad; he is the only member without overt "spy" powers.
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