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Who Is Rocket Red (Pushkin)? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Rocket Red (Pushkin) (DC Comics): Dmitri Pushkin was a member of the Rocket Red Brigade (as Rocket Red #4) who went on to become a member of the Justice League International.

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Rocket Red (Pushkin) is a DC Comics comic book character, the alter ego of Dmitri Pushkin, with over 251 comic issue appearances. Dmitri Pushkin was a member of the Rocket Red Brigade (as Rocket Red #4) who went on to become a member of the Justice League International.

Who is Rocket Red (Pushkin)?

History Dimitri Pushkin (Rocket Red #4), became a member of the Justice League International after their first Rocket Red, Number Seven, turned out to be a Manhunter android. A kind-hearted and jolly man with a taste for American culture, Dimitri served with the JLI for many years. When his armor was destroyed by Lobo , he replaced it with a more advanced model made on Apokolips . Dimitri also served with Justice League Europe for awhile as well, making friends with Animal Man , aka Buddy Baker, in a similar manner to the friendship of Blue Beetle and Booster Gold . Dmitri and Buddy initially bonded over their mutual families. Dmitri was part of the small resistance against Starro because the alien could not take him over through his armor. Though Starro was defeated, Dmitri had surrendered to him when the alien threatened to kill his family, whom it had already taken over. He was the only European on the team initially.

Key facts

Rocket Red (Pushkin) is of human origin and first appeared in "Red Alert!". The character is published by DC Comics. With 251 recorded issue appearances, Rocket Red (Pushkin) ranks among the most featured characters in comics.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Rocket Red (Pushkin)?

Dmitri Pushkin was a member of the Rocket Red Brigade (as Rocket Red #4) who went on to become a member of the Justice League International.

What is Rocket Red (Pushkin)'s real name?

Rocket Red (Pushkin)'s real identity is Dmitri Pushkin.

When did Rocket Red (Pushkin) first appear?

Rocket Red (Pushkin) first appeared in "Red Alert!".

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