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Adam Strange


Origins - Strange was an archaeologist who was transported to another planet named Rann by something called the Zeta Beam. He was called upon to save the planet from an alien invasion using Rann's high tech weaponry. Strange grew to care for the planet as well as it's inhabitants especially a blue haired female named Alanna and her father Sardath. The latter being responsible for creating the Zeta Beam that brought Adam to Rann. Eventually, the effects of the beam wore off, automatically returning Strange to Earth at the exact point of departure, but not before Sardath had given him a schedule of beam firings allowing him to periodically return to the planet. During the events of "52" Adam Strange was involved in a Zeta Beam accident where he lost both of his eyeballs but in spite of that he still tries to repair a spaceship in order to get himself, Starfire, and Animal Man back to Earth. Eventually he is saved by members the Green Lantern Corps and is given new eyes that are genetically engineered to see the entire electromagnetic spectrum.

Powers and Abilities - Adam Strange has a keen analytical mind and is a master tactician and strategist. He is an above average hand-to-hand combatant and his experience with the jet pack has made him proficient in aerial combat as well. Adam Strange is knowledgeable of ancient cultures, and has developed an extensive knowledge of Rannian history and technology. With this knowledge Strange has invented several pieces of useful equipment including a ray gun, and a fireproof insulated costume and helmet. The helmet is also equipped with a shield that protects Adam from harmful atmospheric conditions. On Earth Adam has normal strength of a man his age and size. Due to the gravitational difference of Rann his strength is greatly increased.

Weaknesses and Limitations - Aside from the normal limits and weaknesses of a normal man if Adam remains on Rann for more than a year without returning to Earth, he will die.