Character » Sportsmaster appears in 107 issues.
The golden aged atom, he was the first hero to use that name. He was also a founding member of both the J.S.A. and the All-Star Squadron. Atom battled sportsman and the rest of the Injustice Society in All Star Comics.
Crusher Crock nearly died in a confrontation with Scott, the original Green Lantern.
Aquaman is the hero of the seas. The first was recently turned into the Dweller in the Depths, and more recently, was killed. The second is still shrouded in mystery, with very little known about him. The first Aquaman was a member of the JLA when they encountered Sportsmaster and the rest of the Injustice Society during the first JLA/JSA crossover.
Pre-DC's New 52, Artemis Crock was a villain who most notably had run-ins with Stargirl, Hawkgirl, and the JSA. In the Young Justice cartoon, she was a hero, a member of Young Justice along with Robin, Miss Martian, Aqualad, Superboy, and others. Post New 52, she was one of the captives of N.O.W.H.E.R.E. kept in the Colony, who was subsequently murdered by fellow captive, Fist Point.
The Godson of the original Atom, all Al ever wanted was to be a super-hero. Achieving this, he's found himself on both sides of the fence, a hero of the JSA and an enemy of them, with Black Adam.
Barbara Gordon was the first modern age Batgirl until she was brutally shot by the Joker, rendering her paralyzed from the waist down. Barbara reinvented herself as Oracle, providing intelligence to the DCU heroes and leading the Birds of Prey. She has recently become Batgirl once again to protect Gotham City.
Flash was part of the JLA team that encountered Sportsmaster and the rest of the Injustice Society in the first JLA/JSA crossover.
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.
Dinah Lance was born into a family of crime fighters; her mother was a vigilante and her father is a cop. She grew up with the company of heroes, and after years of training, followed in her parent's footsteps by assuming the costume, identity, and legacy of her mother Dinah Drake, the Black Canary.
Henry King Jr. is the son of the 1940's criminal mentalist Brain Wave and Merry the Gimmick Girl. Henry would be a founding member of the first Infinity Inc. but eventually went mad due to his powers.
A Medical doctor who lost his sight, Dr. Midnight can see spectrums of light at night. He works with the JSA to train the heroes of tomorrow, as well as to use his medical knowledge for unusual cases. Doctor Midnite is a member of the JSA. He has fought Sportsmaster and the rest of the Injustice Society.
Damian Wayne is the son of Bruce Wayne and Talia al Ghul. Trained by the League of Assassins all his life, Damian joined his father’s side in the war against crime by becoming the fifth Robin.
David Zavimbe was a former child soldier turned policeman who became the first Batwing. He eventually retired from vigilantism, and the Batwing mantle was taken up by Luke Fox.
As the first Robin, Dick Grayson was the most famous sidekick in comic book history. As he ventured forth on his own, he formed the Teen Titans and became their leader. When the boy became a man, he became the independent hero known as Nightwing.
Two heroes have gone by the codename of Black Canary. The first is Dinah Drake Lance, but the most well known Black Canary is her daughter Dinah Laurel Lance, a member of the JLA and Birds of Prey. The original Black Canary was a member of the JSA and battled Sportsmaster in All Star Comics before teaming up with Ted Knight to overcome Sportsmaster and Huntress in Brave and Bold.
Dr. Beth Chapel was the second person taking the name of the 1940's wartime hero Dr. Mid-Nite. She joined Infinity Inc, prodigal offspring of the Justice Society. She later died at the hand of Eclipso.
Beatriz da Costa was bequeathed her green flame powers by Brazilian mysticism. She started her super-hero career in the Global Guardians. She has been a long time member of the Justice League in various incarnations, and is best known for her friendships/partnerships with fellow league members Tora (Ice) and Sigrid (Ice Maiden).
Freight Train is the former bodyguard of Simon Stagg. Eric Moran used to fight alongside the superhero team known as the Outsiders. He is now in the Dead Heroes Club, an offshoot of Batman Inc.
Lyta Trevor was the daughter of the Earth-Two Wonder Woman and Steve Trevor; post-Crisis she became the daughter of Helena Kosmatos (Young All Stars' Fury) and mother of the current Dream, Daniel Hall; post Flashpoint, she again is Earth-2 Wonder Woman's daughter.
Oliver Queen was a spoiled, thrill-seeking playboy, until he was left stranded on a deserted island for several years. There, he trained to become a master archer in order to survive. After his return home, he used his new-found skills and his wealth to became the costumed vigilante known as Green Arrow.
Cynthia Reynolds started her career as a superhero in Detroit with the Justice League of America. As the mysterious Gypsy, she is an unseen defender of justice. She has been associated with the Justice League Task Force, the Conglomerate, and the Birds of Prey.
Hal was GL of Earth 1 when Sportsmaster and the rest of the Injustice Society appeared in the first JLA/JSA crossover.
Harleen Quinzel was a psychiatric resident at Arkham Asylum, where she met the incarcerated Joker. Falling in love with her patient, she conspired to break him out of prison and eventually became his lover and loyal sidekick, Harley Quinn. She eventually left him to be her own woman, and has been enemy and ally of Batman, and various other heroes.
Hawkgirl is the reincarnated spirit of Chay-Ara. Born on Thanagar, she gained the rank of lieutenant in her world and was subsequently sent to Earth on a mission, but during her stay, she grew to love Earth and care for its inhabitants, eventually becoming known to the people as the superheroine Hawkgirl.
The original Hawkman was a founder member of the JSA and battled Sportsmaster and the rest of the Injustice Society in All Star Comics.
Queen Hippolyta is the ruler of the Amazons and mother of Diana and adopted mother of Donna Troy. She is also the first and later the fourth Wonder Woman, after Diana and Artemis.
Rex Tyler developed Miraclo, a super pill with a one hour time limit. When Rex gave up the mask his son, Rick, took over. And in the future an android was built who became Hourman for a short time. Hourman was a member of the JSA and has battled Sportsmaster and the rest of the Injustice Society.
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.
The Human Flame is a fire-based bad guy with a vendetta against the Martian Manhunter.
Helena Wayne is the vigilante daughter of Batman and Catwoman. She took up the identity of the Huntress after the death of her parents. Huntress can be seen fighting crime with the likes of Power Girl and the Justice Society of America.
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