Character » Olaf Friedriksen appears in 365 issues.
The Golden Age Atom, he was the first hero to use that name. He was also a founding member of both the JSA and the All-Star Squadron.
Alan Scott, the bearer of the mystical Starheart, is the original Golden Age Green Lantern and a founding member of the Justice Society of America. An all-time great, Alan continues to fight for truth, justice and freedom well into old age as a member of the Justice Society. He has now been introduced as an iconic gay character in DC's new reboot, Infinite Frontier.
The first Amazing-Man, Will Everett was a World War II hero and member of the All-Star Squadron. His grandsons would continue the mantle of Amazing-Man.
Andre Blanc-Dumont is the French member of the Blackhawks.
Having discovered his mother murdered and his father blamed for the act, forensic scientist Barry Allen sought to clear his father's name and find the real killer. After being doused in chemicals and struck by lightning, Barry was granted the gift of super-speed. Now he protects his hometown of Central City as The Flash, the fastest man alive and founding member of the Justice League.
Bruce Wayne, who witnessed the murder of his billionaire parents as a child, swore to avenge their deaths. He trained extensively to achieve mental and physical perfection, mastering martial arts, detective skills, and criminal psychology. Costumed as a bat to prey on the fears of criminals, and utilizing a high-tech arsenal, he became the legendary Batman.
Janos Prohaska became a world renowned pilot during the Spanish Civil War. After the Nazis invaded his home country he named himself Blackhawk and joined with several of his friends to combat them as the Blackhawk Squadron.
Boris is the short lived Russian member of the Blackhawks.
While the first Jester had no super powers, rookie policeman Chuck Lane fought crime hand-to-hand. The Jester was a member of both the All-Star Squadron and the Freedom Fighters, and it was until after the war that his membership in the secret society called the Arcadians was revealed.
Once a physician until he lost his eyesight to an experiment gone wrong. Charles McNider was the first Doctor Mid-Nite and a founder of the JSA. Due to his blindness, Doctor Mid-Nite uses goggles that give him the ability of infra-red vision, allowing him to see in the dark.
Weng Chan was a member of the Blackhawks second incarnation by Howard Chaykin. He was a pilot for the 'Hawks, as well as a mechanic and cook. He was chair of the company for some time.
Chuck Wilson is a Texan and and one of the American members of the Blackhawks. In the 1980's his character was drastically changed the Carlos "Chuck" Sirianni and Italian who was raised in Hoboken, New Jersey.
He possesses super strength as a result of his steel alloy frame and the micro motors in his joints.
The first costumed Manhunter originally from Quality Comics and later acquired by DC Comics in 1956.
The sister of the original Firebrand, Danette Reilly became the second Firebrand after she gained the ability to generate and control flames. She was a member of the All-Star Squadron, and the adoptive grandmother to Atom-Smasher.
The original Doll Man is Darrell Dane who appeared in the 40's and 50's.
Created by Joe Simon and Jack Kirby, Guardian was once a cop named Jim Harper, patrolling Metropolis's Suicide Slum. Harper eventually becomes the vigilante known as Guardian to "guard" society from crooks.
Hans Hendricksen was the Dutch (sometimes German) member of the WWII Blackhawks. In the Howard Chaykin 80's reboot, he was named Ritter Hendricksen.
Hawkgirl and the Blackhawks helped each other when Hawkgirl went back into time with the Justice League in the DC Animated Universe (DCAU).
Carter Hall, now infused with the mysterious Nth Metal, is granted flight, strength and a living armor. He battles dangerous threats, both alien and mystical, as the savage Hawkman.
Rex Tyler uses Miraclo to gain powers for one hour.
Rick Tyler is the second Hourman and the son of the original. Richard is a member of the JSA All-Star and he's married to Jesse Chambers.
Jim Corrigan was a Police Detective murdered by gangsters. Instead of his soul passing through to heaven, he became the latest person to be bonded with The Spectre, God's powerful spirit of vengeance. Though they are bonded, they remain separate entities and often come into conflict with each other.
Researching for a book on “mystery-men” in the 1940s, Jonathan Law ended up donning his own costume to become the Tarantula. Law became a member of the wartime All-Star Squadron and did his part in keeping the shores of the U.S. safe for democracy.
Formerly an architect, social activist, and U.S. Marine sniper, John Stewart was chosen by the Guardians of the Universe to join the Green Lantern Corps, an intergalactic peacekeeping organization dedicated to protecting life throughout the universe. Stewart has proven himself time and again to be an exceptional champion in countless missions that have taken him across the cosmos. His distinguished service in the Corps has resulted in a place among the Oan Honor Guard and the position of Corps Leader.
When Johnny Chambers speaks the formula "3X2(9YZ)4A", he gains the power to move at superhuman speeds. Becoming a founding member the wartime heroes the All-Star Squadron, he later fathered the heroine Jessie Quick, the new Liberty Belle. Unfortunately, he died during the fight between Savitar and the Flash Family by tapping into the Speed Force.
When Johnny Thunder speaks the words Cei - U (pronounced Say You) he has total control over a genie - like Thunderbolt for one hour. (The Thunderbolt has more brains than Johnny).
When young Kent Nelson was manipulated into killing his father, Sven, during an expedition in Mesopotamia when he unwittingly awoke Nabu from suspected animation, Nabu gifted the young boy with tutelage in the magical arts before gifting him the vestments and Artifacts of Fate. With it, Kent Nelson became known as Doctor Fate, the first of DC's most powerful and premier, heroic legacies of sorcerers, acting as agent for the Lords of Order and host for Nabu.
The first Ray from World War II, Langford "Happy" Terrill is also father to the current Ray. Happy now serves alongside his son in the Freedom Fighters under the name Neon.
Liberty Belle is a 1940’s wartime heroine that led the All-Star Squadron at one point. She has the ability to project powerful pulses of sonic vibrations from her hands that will shatter solid objects.
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