Who Is Starfinger? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Starfinger is a DC Comics comic book character, the alter ego of Lars Hanscom, with over 38 comic issue appearances. Starfinger is an identity used by multiple foes of the Legion of Super-Heroes.

Who is Starfinger?

History Starfinger Starfinger I A noted physician, Doctor Lars Hanscom was horrified by the thought of aging and losing his faculties. When the Legionnaire Lightning Lad came under his care in the latter half of the 30th Century, he hypnotised the young hero into becoming a costumed criminal named Starfinger. Using the power at Lightning Lad's disposal, Hanscom attempted to obtain rejuvium, a rare element that would restore his youth. He was foiled by the remaining Legion of Super-Heroes . Hanscom wasn't finished yet though; he adopted the persona of Starfinger himself, and on at least one occasion used complex technology to simulate the powers Lightning Lad had demonstrated in the Starfinger costume. Starfinger is by all accounts something of a coward, generally seeking to strike at the Legion through intermediaries. Lars Hansom would be the first of three individuals to take the title Starfinger. Starfinger II Starfinger II Char Burrane was the second Starfinger.

Key facts

Starfinger is of human origin and first appeared in "Starfinger". The character is published by DC Comics. With 38 recorded issue appearances, Starfinger ranks among the most featured characters in comics.