William Payton (New Earth)

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Contents 1 History 2 Powers and Abilities 2.1 Powers 2.2 Strength level 3 See Also 4 Recommended Reading 5 Links and References 5.1 Footnotes

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.

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.

Strength level

50 ton class

See Also

• Discuss William Payton (New Earth) on the forums
• Appearances of William Payton (New Earth)
• Character Gallery: William Payton (New Earth)
• Quotations by William Payton (New Earth)
• Images featuring William Payton (New Earth)

Recommended Reading

• Starman (Volume 1)
• Eclipso: The Darkness Within

Links and References

• Starman at Wikipedia
• Starman at the DCU Guide
  

Footnotes