Plastic Man

Plastic Man
Plastic Man, artwork by Bilquis Evely.
Publication information
PublisherQuality Comics (1941–1956)
DC Comics (1966–present)
First appearancePolice Comics #1 (August 1941)
Created byJack Cole
In-story information
Alter egoPatrick "Eel" O'Brian
SpeciesMetahuman
Team affiliationsJustice League
Federal Bureau of Investigation
National Bureau of Investigations
Justice League of Anarchy
All-Star Squadron
Freedom Fighters
Elastic Four
Secret Six
Terrifics
PartnershipsWoozy Winks
Offspring
Batman
Martian Manhunter
Notable aliasesRalph Johns
Abilities

Plastic Man (Patrick "Eel" O'Brian) is a superhero first appearing in Police Comics #1, originally published by Quality Comics and later acquired by DC Comics, appearing in their American comic books.[1] Created by cartoonist Jack Cole, Plastic Man was one of the first superheroes to incorporate humor into mainstream action storytelling. This character has been published in several solo series and has interacted with other characters such as Batman and many others in the mainstream DC Universe as a member of the Justice League. He has additionally appeared in several television and video game adaptations, including a television show of his own named The Plastic Man Comedy/Adventure Show.

  1. ^ Koolman, Mike; Amash, Jim (2011). The Quality Companion. TwoMorrows Publishing. pp. 162–170. ISBN 978-1605490373.