Who Is Marla Latham? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Marla Latham is a DC Comics comic book character, with over 52 comic issue appearances. Marla Latham works for R.J. Brande and was the Adult Advisor for the young members of the Legion of Super-Heroes.

Who is Marla Latham?

Marla Latham works for R.J. Brande helping to manage his businesses. He was appointed by Brande to be the Adult Advisor to the Legion of Super-Heroes after the United Planets made some subtle threats of investigations towards the team of teenagers. Marla's duties included the training of new members, and he developed a series of tests and procedures that were later incorporated into the curriculum of the Legion Academy . His first (and favorite) Legion recruit was Ultra Boy , whose membership test was to travel with Marla to Superboy 's time and uncover his secret identity. Ultra Boy passed this test, and having bonded with Marla, modeled his own costume after Marla's outfit. Eventually, though, Marla grew unhappy with his advisor role. Once the Academy was established, he felt unnecessary and like a crutch for the Legionnaires, who were asking his advice on problems that they should have been handling themselves.

Key facts

Marla Latham is of alien origin and first appeared in "The Boy With Ultra-Powers!". The character is published by DC Comics. With 52 recorded issue appearances, Marla Latham ranks among the most featured characters in comics.