Who Is Mikaal Tomas? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Mikaal Tomas is a DC Comics comic book character, with over 162 comic issue appearances. The last of his alien warrior race and the third super-hero to use the name Starman.

Who is Mikaal Tomas?

Origin Mikaal Tomas comes from a race of warriors who want nothing more than to conquer other planets. His lover, Lyysa, was killed when she showed sympathy and tried to warn the next planet set for conquest, Earth. Mikaal was soon sent to Earth to set in motion the plans for its capture. Disillusioned by Lyysa’s death, Mikaal quickly abandoned his race’s plans and briefly acted as a superhero under the name Starman . After that he fell into a life of drugs and sex, which helped replace the rush he received from battle, until he was visited by a member of his race named Komak . Komak informed him that their planet was destroyed, making them the last two living members of their race. Komak then says that he was sent to Earth years ago, but fell into a similar lifestyle that Mikaal had adopted. Now dying, Komak has decided to kill Mikaal and fulfill his mission.

Key facts

Mikaal Tomas is of alien origin and first appeared in "Starman". The character is published by DC Comics. With 162 recorded issue appearances, Mikaal Tomas ranks among the most featured characters in comics.