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Who Is Goldface? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Goldface (DC Comics): Former Green Lantern foe that moved to Keystone City and reformed, becoming an ally to the Flash.

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Goldface is a DC Comics comic book character, the alter ego of Keith Kenyon, with over 89 comic issue appearances. Former Green Lantern foe that moved to Keystone City and reformed, becoming an ally to the Flash.

Who is Goldface?

Origin Keith Kenyon is a criminal scientist. He drinks a gold-based serum he has been working on. This grants him superhuman strength and invulnerability. He also exhibits a golden glow. Gold being yellow gives him a great advantage over the superhero Green Lantern , as his powers do not work on that color. However, he is defeated while trying to steal sunken gold needed for his own purpose. Goldface creates gold-plated armor and a 'gold-gun' which sprays liquid gold. After many clashes with Green Lantern, Kenyon decides to change his motif and ruthlessly began taking over criminal empires.

Key facts

Goldface is of human origin and first appeared in "Menace of the Atomic Changeling!; The Elixir of Invulnerability!". The character is published by DC Comics. With 89 recorded issue appearances, Goldface ranks among the most featured characters in comics.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Goldface?

Former Green Lantern foe that moved to Keystone City and reformed, becoming an ally to the Flash.

What is Goldface's real name?

Goldface's real identity is Keith Kenyon.

When did Goldface first appear?

Goldface first appeared in "Menace of the Atomic Changeling!; The Elixir of Invulnerability!".

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