| SuperFriends Comic Book Character | |
| Starro | |
|---|---|
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| Information | |
| AKA: | Starro, the Conqueror |
| Species: | Star Conqueror |
| Homeworld: | Unkown |
| Universe: | Earth-One Earth-1A |
| Occupation: | Celestial Conqueror |
Captain Cuda riding on Starro
Starro (a.k.a. Starro the Conqueror) was a strange alien creature had a central eye and prehensile extremities resembling a giant starfish that could fly and travel in deep space. It appeared to only hunger for universal conquest, especially of planets that teamed with intelligent life.
History[]
Earth-One[]
In 1960 Starro arrives on Earth, empowered three starfish to wreak havoc by exploding an atom bomb and absorbing its energy, kidnapping scientists and absorbing their brain power and placing the residents of Happy Harbor and Rhode Island under its mental control. Justice League heroes: Aquaman, Flash, Green Lantern, Martian Manhunter and Wonder Woman work together to defeat the alien, eventually coating it with quicklime (at the suggestion of Snapper Carr), which nullifies its' abilities.[1]
A few more years later, it is learned not only had a segment of Starro survived, it had regenerated into a complete creature, but was stopped by Aquaman before it is able to renew its plan of conquest.[2]
Earth 1956[]
A Starro statue hanging on the wall of the Justice League Gym.[3]
A few years later, it appears that a segment of Starro had survived. This time under the command of Captain Cuda. Together they are attacking the Jewel People for the riches they protect. Aquaman and Aqualad are able to defeat them. Captain Cuda is put to work in the Jewel Peoples mines. Starro escapes.[4]
By 1976, the JLA had a wax sculpture of Starro in the Hall of Justice.[5]
There was also a statue of Starro hanging from the wall of the Justice League Gym in the Hall of Justice.[6]
Earth 5C10L1[]
On this Earth, Starro claimed to be an Elder God. Oliver Queen met Starro when he found himself a castaway on Starfish Island.
Starro had been sleeping beneath Starfish Island for countless years, and even the island was shaped like him, since his impression was left there.[7]
Earth-508[]
One day, Starro set out to conqueror Earth. Unfortunately, he first needed Earth to be submerged under water. He brainwashed a group of scientists to convert their bases to accelerate global warming and dressing up as pirates to scare people away. These antics caught the attention of the Super Friends. He tried to take over the Super Friends, with only Aquaman being strong enough to stop Starro's spawns. Arthur called upon the help of ocean creatures, using the effects Starro's machinations to call the sea stars' natural enemies so their instincts outweighed Starro's. Arthur then charged the conqueror to distract it while Green Lantern sucked out the salt to weaken the creature. Captured, Starro was taken to Oa by Superman.[8]
Scoobyverse[]
On this Earth, in 2023, there was a statue of Starro hanging up on a wall in the Justice League Trophy Room in the Hall of Justice.[10]
It was more-or-less identical to the one in the Justice League Gym.[11]
Powers and Abilities[]
- Star Conqueror Physiology
- Super strength
- Bio-Fission
- Flight
- Space Flight
- Mind Control
- Energy Absorption/Projection
- Invulnerability
- Color Alteration
Appearances[]
Earth-One Appearances:[]
First actual Earth-One Appearance:
- Brave and the Bold, Vol. 1 #28 (March, 1960)
Earth-1A Appearances:[]
First actual Earth-1A Appearance:
The Superman/Aquaman Hour of Adventure (1967 - 1968):
As a Wax Figure in late 1975:
- SuperFriends Comic Book issue: Limited Collectors' Edition #C-41 (December 1975 / January 1976)
Starro as he first appeared.
From the cover of Brave and the Bold, Vol. 1 #28 (March, 1960); also the first appearance of the Justice League of America.
Notes[]
- Starro first appears in Brave and the Bold, Vol. 1 #28 (March, 1960) in a story called "Starro the Conqueror", which was also the first appearance of the Justice League of America. According to editor Julius Schwartz, the title “Starro the Conqueror" was inspired by a Ray Cumming’s story, “Tyranno the Conqueror”.[12]
- He was created by Gardner Fox and drawn by Mike Sekowsky.
External Links[]
- Starro at the DC Database
- Starro at Wikipedia
References[]
- ↑ As revealed in Brave and the Bold, Vol. 1 #28 (March, 1960), which can be found at the DC Database.
- ↑ As revealed in Adventure Comics, Vol. 1 #451 (May-June 1977), which can be found at the DC Database.
- ↑ As seen in Super Friends # 2.
- ↑ As revealed in The Superman/Aquaman Hour of Adventure episode: In Captain Cuda's Clutches (1967).
- ↑ As seen in the SuperFriends Comic Book (1976-1981) issue: Limited Collectors' Edition #C-41 (December 1975 / January 1976).
- ↑ Super Friends # 2
- ↑ As seen in the comic story: Wonder Twins, Part Two (December 21, 2016).
- ↑ As seen in the comics book: DC Super Friends # 12 (April 2009) (February 2009).
- ↑ As seen in the animated film: Scooby-Doo! and Krypto, Too! (March 5, 2023).
- ↑ As seen in Scooby-Doo! and Krypto, Too! (March 5, 2023).
- ↑ Super Friends # 2
- ↑ American Comic Book Chronicles 1960–1964 by John Wells. TwoMorrows Publishing, 2012, Page 17.