Who Is Hourman (Richard Tyler)? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Hourman (Richard Tyler) is a DC Comics comic book character, the alter ego of Richard Tyler, with over 448 comic issue appearances. Rick Tyler is the second Hourman and the son of the original. Richard is a member of the JSA All-Star and he's married to Jesse Chambers.

Who is Hourman (Richard Tyler)?

Origin Rick Tyler is the son of Wendy Harris and Rex Tyler , the original Hourman , and the president of his own chemical company. Rex Tyler wanted his son to make a career in medicine or the chemicals industry but Rick, despite his intelligence, seemed uninterested in applying himself to a career. His only interest was in becoming an artist but Rex disapproved. Discovering of his father's super-heroic endeavors, Rick could not help but aspire to take Miraclo himself. Major Story Arcs Infinity, Inc. The 2nd Hourman Rex and Rick were living in Los Angeles , California when the city was struck by earthquakes as a result of the upheavals wrought by the Crisis on Infinite Earths . It was during this time that Rick first took one of the Miraclo pills that belonged to his father, giving him superpowers for the period of one hour, just like his father. It was after this that Rick became the second Hourman.

Key facts

Hourman (Richard Tyler) is of human origin. The character is published by DC Comics. With 448 recorded issue appearances, Hourman (Richard Tyler) ranks among the most featured characters in comics.