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Who Is Starfire? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Starfire (DC Comics): Formerly warrior Princess Koriand'r of the now-destroyed planet Tamaran, Starfire found a new home on Earth and a new family in the Teen Titans. She w

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Starfire is a DC Comics comic book character, the alter ego of Koriand'r, with over 2,336 comic issue appearances. Formerly warrior Princess Koriand'r of the now-destroyed planet Tamaran, Starfire found a new home on Earth and a new family in the Teen Titans. She was once romantically involved with Dick Grayson, and often dealt with hostilities from her older sister Blackfire. Starfire has also served with many other teams such as the Outsiders, Justice League, R.E.B.E.L.S. and Jason Todd's Outlaws.

Who is Starfire?

Disambiguation This is the page for Starfire, alien princess Koriand'r and member of the Teen Titans. She was the fourth to use this name in DC Comics and the most famous to date For the first Starfire, go to Red Star For the second Starfire (Supergirl enemy) go to Starfire For the third Starfire (first one to have a solo series) go to Starfire Origin Starfire, warrior princess Koriand'r was the second of three children born to King Myand'r and Queen Luand'r of the planet Tamaran , whose inhabitants have the ability to absorb solar energy through their skin and convert it into the power of flight. Her elder sister Komand'r (later known as Blackfire ) was the victim of a rare childhood disease that rendered her unable to fly. Komand'r developed a bitter and unpleasant personality as a result, and due to her disability and unpopularity, she was deemed unworthy of ascension to the throne. Komand'r's princess status was transferred to her more attractive younger sister Koriand'r, who had no abnormalities and was well-liked by her people. Koriand'r received all of the privileges, honors, and dignity of royalty and grew to be the first princess of Tamaran in a hundred years, while Komand.

Key facts

Starfire is of alien origin and first appeared in "Between Friend and Foe; Where Nightmares Begin; Whatever Happened to Sargon the Sorcerer". The character is published by DC Comics. With 2,336 recorded issue appearances, Starfire ranks among the most featured characters in comics.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Starfire?

Formerly warrior Princess Koriand'r of the now-destroyed planet Tamaran, Starfire found a new home on Earth and a new family in the Teen Titans. She was once romantically involved with Dick Grayson, and often dealt with hostilities from her older sister Blackfire. Starfire has also served with many other teams such as the Outsiders, Justice League, R.E.B.E.L.S. and Jason Todd's Outlaws.

What is Starfire's real name?

Starfire's real identity is Koriand'r.

When did Starfire first appear?

Starfire first appeared in "Between Friend and Foe; Where Nightmares Begin; Whatever Happened to Sargon the Sorcerer".

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