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Who Is Automan? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Automan (DC Comics): Automan, the Automatic man was an android created by Professor Miller Sterling. He made a career as a robot-for-hire and bodyguard.

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Automan is a DC Comics comic book character, the alter ego of Robot 32198, with over 10 comic issue appearances. Automan, the Automatic man was an android created by Professor Miller Sterling. He made a career as a robot-for-hire and bodyguard.

Who is Automan?

Origin Conceived and constructed by Professor Miller Sterling, Automan was the first graduate of Robot Tech, an institute for higher learning designed exclusively for mechanical men. At RobotTech, "computer men" were fed a wealth of information via intricate teaching computers. Dubbed Automan by his creator, robot # 32196 was hired as everything from a mechanical manservant to a bodyguard for a beautiful blonde actress. Constructed of entirely meteorite manganese, Automan survives in the 21st century. He would later meet Star Hawkins , a private detective. He would life bond with Hawkins robotic secretary Ilda. Star Hawkins and Ilda would later move to Hardcore Station with Ilda in the early 21st century. It is unknown what happened to Automan.

Key facts

Automan is of robot origin. The character is published by DC Comics. With 10 recorded issue appearances, Automan ranks among the most featured characters in comics.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Automan?

Automan, the Automatic man was an android created by Professor Miller Sterling. He made a career as a robot-for-hire and bodyguard.

What is Automan's real name?

Automan's real identity is Robot 32198.

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