Who Is Javelin? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Javelin is a DC Comics comic book character, the alter ego of Unrevealed, with over 32 comic issue appearances. An Olympic athlete turned criminal/Mercenary his skill, and an arsenal of javelin based trick weapons (Much like Arsenal's and Green Arrow's trick Arrows).

Who is Javelin?

Origin Javelin's first appearance was Green Lantern 173. An athletic criminal about whom little is known, the Javelin first appeared in Los Angeles, California, where he was hired by Congressman Jason Bloch to steal the engine of Ferris Aircraft' s valuable Solar Jet. This crime inevitably brought the Javelin into conflict with Green Lantern ( Hal Jordan ), who worked at Ferris' in his secret identity. During their first conflict, Javelin learned of GL's weakness of not being able to affect anything yellow, and thus painted the missle he launched at Ferris Aircraft yellow, and converted his entire arsenal to yellow javelins. Captured by Green Lantern, the villain later resurfaced and allegedly fought Skyrocket of the Power Company. He later agreed to become a member, albeit temporarily, of the Suicide Squad in exchange for eliminating his criminal record. His first mission was to go to Russia to free Nemisis. On this mission the Squad comes into conflict with the J ustice League International .

Key facts

Javelin is of human origin. The character is published by DC Comics. With 32 recorded issue appearances, Javelin ranks among the most featured characters in comics.