William Payton (New Earth)

Struck by a beam from outer space, teenage hitchhiker Will Payton gained superhuman powers at the time Starman I was away battling demons in limbo to protect earth. To sister Jayne's delight, Will became Starman V.

Creators

Roger Stern, Tom Lyle

First appearance

Last appearance

Starman #1
(October, 1988)

Eclipso: The Darkness Within #2
(October, 1992)

History

While hiking in the desert/wilderness Will Payton lived was hit by a beam of energy from a satellite and gained superhuman powers. From the beam Will was basically transformed into a living nuclear reactor. This As Starman, he had a short career as a super-hero, fighting menaces like the Power Elite, Bolt, Doctor Polaris, and Eclipso, the latter of which apparently became his death.

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Powers and Abilities

Powers

As Starman, Will Payton had such powers as superhuman strength, superhuman durability, and enough invulnerability to stop even an exploding shell. He could alter the shape and color of his features, fire bolts of heat energy and emit blinding light. He was capable of recharging Superman's solar-based energy, as shown after Superman returned to self-exile and was still weakened from overuse of his powers. To quote the Man of Steel, "This looks like the beginning of a beautiful relationship," while being recharged by Starman.

Abilities

None known.

Strength level

50 ton class

Paraphernalia

Equipment: None known.

Notes

No special notes.

Trivia

No trivia.

Links and References

Starman (comics)#Will Payton at Wikipedia.org

Footnotes

William Payton (New Earth)

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