Pemberton went by the name of Starman. Sylvester tries to sway Pat not to come, warning that it's dangerous and that Pat isn't a member of the JSA. ... Look at me. This … for Librarians at the University of North Texas. (short for Special Tactics Robotic Integrated Power Enhancer) is a fictional superhero in the DC Comics Universe.S.T.R.I.P.E. This recap contains spoilers from Episode 10 of DC’s Stargirl (which premieres new episodes Monday on DC Universe and Tuesday on The CW). Mania, Comics Sylvester first appeared in Action Comics #40 (September 1941) and was created by Jerry Siegel and Hal Sherman. which hosts his extensive episode guide for the television series What little spare time he has is When she was … 1 Background 1.1 1966 - 1982: Sylvester Pemberton 1.2 1982 - 1984: Star-Spangled Kid 1.3 1984 - 1990: Skyman 1.4 1990 - Present: Sylvester Pemberton 2 Relationships 3 Romantic Relationships 4 Powers & Abilities 4.1 Weaknesses 4.2 Ratings 5 Trivia 6 … While routing the crooks, Merry noticed that the Star-Spangled Kid was wounded in the same manner as Sylvester … His deceased mother was Merry, Sylvester Pemberton's sister. Pemberton takes advantage of the situation by attacking Star Girl. "blogging" was coined. Last Appearance He got his start writing for the Comic Books, Japanese Manga and Cosplay at over a dozen conventions The latest episode of DC Universe's Stargirl confirmed the existence of Gimmick Girl, aka Merry, The Girl of 1000 Gimmicks. There is a remote chance that we could see Gimmick Girl's legacy continue, as the comics later revealed that Merry Pemberton had a daughter named Jacqueline she kept hidden from her husband and son, who later took up her mother's arsenal of crime-fighting gadgets as the hero Gimmix. Science from the University of North Texas and a BFA from the Matt Morrison has been writing about comics since before the word Nexus and The Cult of Nobody. Sylvester's role in his nephew's life is unknown, due to the friction between Dr. King and Sylvester. devoted towards acting, role-playing, movie-riffing and sarcasm. She never met her father, a grifter named Sam Kurtis, until years later after she had taken up the identity of Stargirl. Flying, No Tights – a graphic literature and anime review site The duo's antics caught the attention of media when they defeated a villain known as Dr. Weerd. A war between mind and will proceed until Brainwave caves and is hit with the cosmic blast. Sylvester is a handsome man with a pale complexion. [4] Courtney later discovers that she isn't, in fact, Sylvester's daughter, but is his legacy. S.T.R.I.P.E. His father was a lawyer and his mother was an American history professor at a local university. Gimmick Girl's creation coincided with a boom in the comics market in the latter days of the Golden Age that saw more girls and young women reading comics and DC Comics introducing more superheroines into their line-up to bring new blood into the slowly-dying superhero genre. [1] This leads Courtney, who assumes the mantle of Stargirl, to believe that Starman must have been her father, as he disappeared the same night Courtney's father was supposed to meet her. More: Stargirl Breaks Hollywood's Superhero Identity Problem. They were eventually rescued by the Justice League of America an… They followed the leadership of Shining Knight and the group was more allies than friends. Before he could greet his late friend, he was impaled by an ice spear courtesy of Icicle. Sylvester's parents discovered the secret of the superhero life at an unknown time in Starman's career and died as a result of the superhero life. He had shown to carry a strong will and a strong sense of justice. Others said she committed suicide, with one particularly depressing story suggesting that Merry's relationship with Brainwave had not been consensual and that she died from shock after finally breaking free of his mind control. Sylvester Pemberton teamed up with mechanic Pat Dugan to become the crime-fighting duo Star-Spangled Kid and [[Stripesy (Pat Dugan)|Stripesy]], joining the wartime coalition of heroes, the [[All-Star Squadron]], as well as the original [[Seven Soldiers of Victory]]. 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Character Information Your support will allow this character to be explored in Earth-27. When the adoption notice hit the papers, some crooks recognized her as the daughter of "Flyfoot" Craemer, a "human fly" acrobat. In the comics, he was the former adult sidekick to teenage superhero Sylvester Pemberton, the Star-Spangled Kid. Warning: The following contains SPOILERS for Stargirl season 1, episode 10, "Brainwave Jr.". [2] Driven by her desire to get justice for Sylvester and the rest of the JSA, Courtney rebuilds the JSA in Starman's honor. The duo had several adventures as part of the Seven Soldiers of Victory and the All-Star Squadron. Sylvester Pemberton (16) Pat Dugan (12) Courtney Whitmore (11) Rick Tyler (9) Beth Chapel (7) Yolanda Montez (7) Barbara Whitmore (7) Michael "Mike" Dugan (DCU) (5) Barry Allen (3) Henry King Jr. (3) Include Relationships Pat Dugan/Barbara Whitmore (5) Pat Dugan/Sylvester Pemberton (4) Pat Dugan & Courtney Whitmore (3) After a time-displaced adventure placed him in our present day, Sylvester began leading Infinity Inc. and changed his codename to Skyman. Starman falls to the floor. legendary DC Comics digital fanzine Fanzing, Green Lantern Explains Why Fantasy Worlds Are Always Medieval, Stargirl Welcomes Starman's Sister (And Brainwave's WIFE). Precisely how Merry Pemberton came to be involved with Brainwave varied from story to story, but all accounts agreed that she suffered a mental breakdown after her husband returned to crime and left her to raise their son alone. The Star-Spangled Kid and Stripesy helped the Seven Soldiers of Victory stop Dragon King from destroying New York. making up The Arrowverse as well as his Within three issues, the Star-Spangled Kid's regular feature in Star Spangled Comics was cancelled in favor of a Gimmick Girl series. Pemberton knocks out Star Girl and makes his escape. In the meantime, Sylvester's sister Merri operated as a superheroine in her right as the Girl of A Thousand Gimmicks. This week's episode picked up where the last one ended: with Courtney suffering from the injuries she sustained during her battle with Cindy Burman, aka Shiv. Much like Black Canary in the pages of Johnny Thunder, Merry proved to be an instant hit and swiftly replaced the male hero that was meant to be her partner. Dr. King was aware of Sylvester's alter ego as "Starman" and had one as well, though he operated as a villain known as Brainwave. First Appearance Full Name Family In his youth, Dugan was S.T.R.I.P.E, the sidekick to Sylvester Pemberton. Pat joined Sylvester as his sidekick and guardian, Stripesy. There is a remote chance that we could see Gimmick Girl's legacy continue, as the comics later revealed that Merry Pemberton had a daughter named Jacqueline she kept hidden from her husband and son, who later took up her mother's arsenal of crime-fighting gadgets as the hero Gimmix. Unnamed Parents † Merri King † (Sister)Henry King Sr. † (Brother-In-Law) Henry King Jr. † (Nephew) Sylvester was also the brother of Merri King and the uncle of Henry King Jr., though they never had the chance to form a relationship due to Sylvester's believed death in 2010 "Starman" was believed to have died at the hands of Icicle while fighting valiantly against the Injustice Society. Pat rushes to his friend's side and tries to help the man. Male Dugan was notable as the only adult sidekick to a teenage superhero. In "Shiv, Part Two," the latest episode of Stargirl, Pat "Stripesy" Dugan confirmed Sylvester Pemberton once went by Star-Spangled Kid during a heart-to-heart with Cosmic Staff. In the reality of DC's Stargirl, Brainwave Jr. has confirmed that Merry 'The Girl Of 1,000 Gimmicks' was Starman's sister and Brainwave's wife. Even as a teenager from a rich family, he wanted to fight crime and help other people. "Stars and S.T.R.I.P.E. NOTE: This character awaits sponsorship. It remains to be seen if Gimmick Girl will be more than a footnote as the Stargirl series continues. before receiving his own column, The Mount. They later encountered Dragon King for the first time. He screams over the radio and his comms die causing Pat to flee to the manor in which the battle is being held. Sylvester Added: August 10, 2020; Pat: Courtney, I’m sorry. Friends In 2010, the Injustice Society lured the JSA into a battle in an abandoned California mansion. aimed at teachers and librarians. When Sylvester was fifteen, his family hired twenty-year-old Pat Dugan to be their driver and mechanic. He safeguarded the Cosmic Staff in case the day would come when a hero rose to the mantle. At the beginning of their crime-fighting days, Sylvester and Pat joined the underappreciated group known as the Seven Soldiers of Victory. Name’s Sylvester Pemberton. He wasn't a supportive father or active presence in either of their lives - he only visited once a year, usually at Christmas. to write for over a dozen websites, including 411 Justin, an old friend of Sylvester, remarks that Sylvester would have been proud of the group. The go-to source for comic book and superhero movie fans. Sylvester brought Pat into the JSA and the team became very close. Gender Merry Pemberton first appeared in Star Spangled Comics #81 in June 1948, where she was adopted by the Pemberton family and quickly deduced that her new brother was the Star-Spangled Kid. The only clue to Merry King's existence in the early episodes of Stargirl was a photo in the same secret room where Dr. Henry King Sr. kept his Brainwave costume. In the present day, Sylvester is leaner then he was in 2010, with less facial hair and a casual sense of style. Courtney Elizabeth Whitmore is a superheroine known as Stargirl (often called "Stars" or "Star") in the DC Comics Universe. Despite his wealthy roots, Sylvester has a good heart and strong morals that propelled his superhero career during his beginnings as the Star-Spangled Kid. Brainwave was a member of the Injustice Society of America, a group of powerful villains that were the primary villains of the Justice Society. Meg DeLacy as Cindy Burman: The daughter of the Dragon King, girlfriend of Henry King Jr., and the most popular student at Blue Valley High with enhanced abilities and wields wrist blades from her skin. work for Screen Rant, Matt is currently the Managing Editor of She spent months on a hellish life by being kidnapped, beaten and tortured by the Sheeda King Melmoth and her grandmother Gloriana Tenebrae in the Void. Sometime in the late 1940s, the Seven Soldiers were lost throughout time, with Dugan being in ancient Egypt. Sylvester is a rich socialite during the day, but in hiding, he was a courageous and confident superhero known as, Starman. Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. Pat Dugan desperately tries to reach Sylvester, telling his friend he'll be there soon to help. Sylvester Sr. and Gloria Pemberton (parents, deceased), unnamed brother (deceased), Breezy (adopted brother), Meredith "Merry" Creamer Pemberton (adopted sister), Henry King, Jr. (Brainwave II, nephew), Jacqueline Pemberton (Gimmix, niece, deceased), Arthur Pemberton (nephew, deceased), Lorna Pemberton (grandniece), Ambrose (cousin) His most recent is moving to Blue Valley with his wife, son, and stepdaughter. Sylvester lost his life during an encounter with Solomon Grundy and Mr. Bones. The man smiles stating that he's an old friend. Series In the early 2000s, Sam had a relationship with Barbara Whitmore that resulted in the birth of their daughter, Courtney. comedic Let’s Play videos. Some accounts said that she died of a broken heart. They climb into Pat's car, however, Solomon Grundy gives chase, and as he nears Pat presses a button that allows the car to converts into jet-setting mode and flies off as Solomon hits the back of the vehicle. The manager informs the man that Pat moved away months ago but wants to know who is asking. With the rest of the JSA having fallen during the battle, Starman and Stripesy escaped the battle but Starman died later that night as a result of his injuries. At some point, she was believed to have died but later resurfaced and revealed she also a daughter, Jacqueline, the half-sister of her son. After being saved by Greg and discovered and awaken her fae heritage. They even saved the world once. You Joel McHale. He tried to save Stripesy, who arrived late to the battle, by attacking Brainwave and blasting the man away. After helping a young Sylvester Pemberton take down a group of Nazi spies, Pat Dugan became the costumed hero Stripesy along with Pemberton's Star-Spangled Kid. [3] She tells Sylvester's story to her new friends and inspires them to be the best versions of themselves. can follow his adventures on Twitter, @GeekyGeekyWays. Starman shoots a cosmic blast at the villain, who uses a mental shield to block the attack. Justice Society of AmericaSeven Soldiers of Victory (Formerly) The live-action series also stars Amy Smart (Barbara Whitmore), Joel McHale (Sylvester Pemberton aka Starman), Lou Ferrigno Jr. (Rex Tyler aka … He is tall with an athletic and muscular physique, most likely to help him execute his heroic deeds. Sylvester Pemberton, alternately known as The Star-Spangled Kid and Skyman, is a fictional superhero in the DC Comics universe. Starman fought valiantly alongside his comrades but his efforts were futile as the group was massively overwhelmed by the ISA. Weerd (Defeated)Dragon King (1990s) All the latest gaming news, game reviews and trailers. and served as an Expert In-Residence for a course on Graphic Novels Kabooooom.com, the house Additionally, Pat knew Sylvester very well, since they worked together up until Starman's death. Related: Stargirl: Who Are DC's Seven Soldiers Of Victory? Someone with grace, honor, and courage must carry it - but not Pat. She confronts the monster Solomon Grundy, who murdered Pemberton. With Dragon King in hiding, the Soldiers disbanded and lost contact with one another. Courtney also encounters Merry Pemberton, the sister of the original Star-Spangled Kid who went by the name Merry, Girl of a 1,000 Gimmicks. He tells Pat the JSA must live on, its legacy must survive. Pat Dugan Enemies Socialite (Formerly) The video tapes confirmed what many comic readers had guessed; Merry King had once been Merry Pemberton, the sister of Sylvester "Starman" Pemberton and a superhero in her own right, before she fought Brainwave and fell in love with the "Terrible Telepath.". 1 Origin 2 Stars Over California 3 Soldier of Victory 4 Fallen Star 5 Abilities 6 Trivia Sylvester Pemberton was born into a wealthy family, with a long history in his native Star, California. Unbeknownst to them at the time, the battle was a trap as the ISA planned to eliminate the JSA so they could further a secret agenda. Sylvester Pemberton She cramped Sylvester's (and the Kid's) style, being ever-present. Little is known on Sylvester's full personality given his appearance in the flashback to the JSA's demise and well as the cliffhanger towards the end of the season. Starman feebly whispers that the Justice Society of America is gone. Though the new Stargirl TV show seems to swap out Star-Spangled Kid for Starman in the backstory, it appears that this basic dynamic will still come into play in the series. https://stargirl.fandom.com/wiki/Sylvester_Pemberton?oldid=17982, Sylvester and Courtney are the only known people who can wield the, He was thought to have been murdered in 2010 by ISA leader, Sylvester has been mentioned in every episode of the. The cousin of Sylvester Pemberton, the original Star-Spangled Kid, Merry decided to follow his example and became the somewhat ridiculous Merry, Girl of 1,000 Gimmicks. You can sponsor it here. They didn't cross paths in any notable incidents but remained close in their personal lives. The two men escape seconds before it explodes, and Pat sets Starman on the ground. Damage is done, as the engine dies mid-air and the car crashes into the woods. He explains that they need to go to a hospital, but Starman is resolute that it's the end for him. When Pat enters, he is overwhelmed by the ISA and attacked by The Wizard. Comic Biography: Sylvester Pemberton was an arrogant rich kid who battles Nazis as the Star-Spangled Kid. Now in his adult years, Sylvester discovered the cosmic staff and began using it in his times as a superhero. Relationships Starman Sylvester Pemberton As the month's pass, the modern-day JSA is able to defeat the ISA and gets justice for their Golden Age predecessors. Starman turns victorious and smiles, but is stabbed with a dagger of ice in the chest, courtesy of Icicle. University of Texas at Arlington. Starman lands on the ground and greets his friend by stating that Pat was supposed to wait in the car. Known as a font of comic book It looks like Dragon King’s daughter, Cindy Burman, will be the one to free Eclipso from his diamond prison. I will succeed, and I will kill your daughter and your husband for what you have all done. He is suddenly levitated several feet into the air by Brainwave, who uses telekinesis to levitate the hero along with debris. Despite hear early popularity, Merry fell into obscurity along with most of DC Comics' Golden Age heroes, until it was revealed in the 1981 All-Star Squadron series that she was the mother of newbie hero Brainwave Jr. It was during this time he would take the mantle Brainwave Junior. His friendship with Pat Dugan helped him in his endeavors and as they operated together. He also maintains a personal blog – He has dark blue eyes, unkempt light brown hair, and a short beard. She interfered with Brainwave's plan to help the ISA which resulted in Brainwave murdering her. Pat helps Starman to his feet and rushes outside in an attempt to escape the caving building. Fans can also expect to see Hooty, Dr. Mid-Nite’s pet owl, and the thunderbolt, which is still with Courtney. He reinvented himself as the adult superhero Starman, though Pat still operated as his sidekick Stripesy. Merri, however, was heartbroken over her brother's death and the role that Henry played in Sylvester's murder. Pat takes Courtney to the JSA's former headquarters where she is able to find a banner of Starman and learn more about his history with the JSA. This incarnation of Sylvester blends elements of his comic counterpart with Jack Knight, son of the original Starman Ted Knight, and the wielder of the Cosmic Staff before Courtney.

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