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As Sollis his idea of fun is protecting New Genesis from [[Apokolips]], [[Darkseid]], and his minions. He resides on New Genesis and is active in adventuring. |
As Sollis his idea of fun is protecting New Genesis from [[Apokolips]], [[Darkseid]], and his minions. He resides on New Genesis and is active in adventuring. |
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On the cover of [[Countdown (DC Comics)|Countdown]] #48, the words "Death of a New God" are shown with a picture of Lightray shown prone in a large pile or rubble. It is not known who or what killed Lightray, or if he is truly dead. |
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==Powers and abilities== |
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Revision as of 19:53, 25 May 2007
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 Lightray, artist Jack Kirby | |
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| Publisher | DC Comics |
| First appearance | New Gods #1 (February 1971) |
| Created by | Jack Kirby (writer & artist) |
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| Alter ego | Sollis |
| Species | New God |
| Place of origin | New Genesis |
| Team affiliations | Justice League New Gods |
| Abilities | Controls light, able to move at the speed of light. |
Lightray (Sollis) is a DC Comics superhero. Created by Jack Kirby for the "Jack Kirby's Fourth World" meta-series, he first appeared in New Gods #1 (February 1971).
Fictional character biography
Lightray is the shining star of New Genesis and a high-spirited New God. Unlike his grim friend Orion, Lightray is cheerful and optimistic and prefers to solve problems through compromise rather than combat. He uses the speed of light to his advantage in eluding foes.
Lightray has served one stint as a member of the Justice League. He joined the international branch along with Orion on the same night as a membership drive failed to find other new recruits. [1] The diffference between the two was illustrated in battle. While Lightray desires a minimum of fuss in battle by dispatching his foe, Crowbar, with a simple expenditure of energy to the man's face while, Orion prefers to destroy the pavement around Blackrock — and then was angered when his opponent surrendered instead of fighting to the death.[2]
In this same issue, Lightray demonstrated his knowledge of chess. Lightray's long hair caused him to be mistaken for a female by the old fashioned General Glory. They stayed with the team until just after the battle with General Glory's old foe the Evil Eye.[3]
As Sollis his idea of fun is protecting New Genesis from Apokolips, Darkseid, and his minions. He resides on New Genesis and is active in adventuring.
On the cover of Countdown #48, the words "Death of a New God" are shown with a picture of Lightray shown prone in a large pile or rubble. It is not known who or what killed Lightray, or if he is truly dead.
Powers and abilities
- Lightray can manipulate photons to create brilliant concussive blasts, focused columns of radiant heat, lasers and holograms. Using his power to the utmost he can generate a miniature sun as he did in New Gods #3 to escape the Black Racer.
- He can also flight the speed of light 'maybe even faster' according to friend David Lincoln.
Alternate Versions
Template:Spoiler Lightray has appeared as part of an Earth-based resistance force in the Elseworlds graphic novel Superman The Dark Side. He uses his light-based powers to amp up Superman's abilities. Ultimately, he sacrifices his life in order to give Superman that much more power.
Other media
Lightray has appeared in WB's Superman and Justice League Unlimited animated series, in which he is voiced by Rob Paulsen.
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