Who Is Linear Man? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Linear Man is a DC Comics comic book character, the alter ego of Travis O'Connell, with over 17 comic issue appearances. The Linear Man is a time-traveling bounty hunter from an unknown point and time in the future.

Who is Linear Man?

Origin Little is known about the Linear Man's origin and background. He comes from an unknown point and time in the future. When he first appears, he is upset about Booster Gold , seeing him misusing time travel for selfish purposes, and wants to bring Booster Gold back to his own time and era in the 25th Century. The Linear Man manipulates Booster's robot assistant Skeets to lure Booster Gold to Metropolis . While he's trying to capture Booster Gold, Superman intervenes and is drawn into the time-stream instead of Booster Gold. A journey and battle between Superman and the Linear Man through time and space is the consequence. Creation The Linear Man was created by writer Dan Jurgens and first appeared in DC's story arc Superman: Time and Time Again starting with Adventures of Superman #476 . The story arc was published in 1991.

Key facts

Linear Man is of human origin and first appeared in "The Linear Man". The character is published by DC Comics. With 17 recorded issue appearances, Linear Man ranks among the most featured characters in comics.