Who Is Laurel Kent? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Laurel Kent is a DC Comics comic book character, with over 59 comic issue appearances. Laurel Kent is a 31st century descendant of Superman and has the power of invulnerability. She became a Legion Academy member in the hopes of joining the Legion of Super-Heroes.

Who is Laurel Kent?

Origin Laurel Kent Laurel Kent of Earth was a young woman who happened to be the 30th century direct descendant of Superman . She first introduced herself to a teenage Superboy, then a prominent member of the Legion of Super-Heroes , as 'Elna' (an anagram of "Lane," the surname of Superman's wife Lois Lane ). Superboy was initially quite attracted to her, until he discovered to his chagrin that they were related. Laurel had inherited her ancestor's superhuman invulnerability and applied for Legion membership, but was rejected on the grounds that Legionnaires Mon-El and Ultra Boy had the same ability and she had no other powers. Laurel Kent became a trusted associate of the team, and joined the Legion Academy to further her training in hopes of one day becoming a full Legionnaire. Creation Laurel Kent was created in 1976 by writer Jim Shooter and artist Mike Grell for a Legion story called "Future Shock for Superboy." She was the first direct descendant of Superman to appear in DC's 30th century universe. Character Evolution Legion Academy Academy Student Though denied full Legion membership, Laurel was admitted to the Legion Academy training program, where she met and befriended ot.

Key facts

Laurel Kent is of alien origin and first appeared in "The Charge of the Doomed Legionnaires; Future Shock for Superboy". The character is published by DC Comics. With 59 recorded issue appearances, Laurel Kent ranks among the most featured characters in comics.