Starman, A Look Back...

 

Jack Knight (Starman VII) is the son of Ted Knight, who as Starman was a celebrated Golden-Age hero within the DCU. Although fascinated by his father's heroic life as a child, Jack became more and more rebellious as he grew older. By the time he reached adulthood, Jack was disdainful of his father's past.

 

Although he studied art, and had some talent, Jack's true passion was collectables. He would, over time, become the owner and operator of a antique and collectable store In Opal City while Jack's older brother David took over his father's mantle.

 

David would later be murdered by the son of the Mist, one of his father's old arch-foes. The Mist then attempted to murder Jack who narrowly escaped by using one of his father's old cosmic rods. Jack was resolved to track down The Mist out of a desire to protect his father and, in time, would reluctantly agree to become Starman if his father would agree to devote his "cosmic energy" to the betterment of mankind. There would be no costume for Jack. He wore his street clothes and a leather jacket; the only accessories being his cosmic staff and goggles to protect his eyes from the glare.

 

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