Apollo (DC Comics)

Apollo
Apollo, Art by Phil Jimenez
Publication information
PublisherWildstorm (DC Comics)
First appearanceStormwatch (vol. 2) #4 (February 1998)
Created byWarren Ellis
Bryan Hitch
In-story information
Alter egoAndrew Pulaski
SpeciesHuman with artificial enhancements (Wildstorm universe)
Metahuman (DC universe)
Team affiliationsThe Authority
Stormwatch
Justice League Queer
PartnershipsMidnighter
Notable aliasesSun God
AbilitiesSolar-based being capable of absorbing solar energy and converting it into immense physical strength and speed
release blasts of laser-like heat vision through his eyes
Regenerative healing factor
Light manipulation
Invulnerability
Flight
Enhanced senses

Apollo is a superhero who first appeared in the Stormwatch series, but is best known for his role in The Authority. While visually distinct, Apollo is cast in the mould of the Superman archetype.

Apollo is notable for being among the first openly gay superheroes in print, although several years behind Marvel Comics' Northstar.[1] He married fellow Authority member Midnighter and both adopted Jenny Quantum.

  1. ^ Emmet Furey, "Homosexuality in Comics – Part I" Comic Book Resources, 16 July 2007