Shining Knight (Sir Justin)

Shining Knight
Shining Knight and Winged Victory, from the cover of All-Star Squadron #62 (October 1986); art by Mike Harris and Tony DeZuniga.
Publication information
PublisherDC Comics
First appearanceAdventure Comics #66 (September 1941)
Created byCreig Flessel (writer/artist)
In-story information
Alter egoSir Justin
Team affiliationsKnights of the Round Table
Justice Society of America
Seven Soldiers of Victory
Justice League
PartnershipsVigilante
Notable aliasesJustin Arthur
Abilities
  • Superhuman physical abilities
  • Slowed aging
  • Skilled swordsman
  • Master of martial arts and superb hand-to-hand fighter
  • Indomitable will
  • Leadership

Shining Knight (Sir Justin) is a fictional superhero appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics, the first of several to use the name Shining Knight. He was created by Creig Flessel and first appeared in Adventure Comics #66 (September 1941).[1] He appeared regularly until issue #125, and off and on until issue #166.[2]

The character appeared on the Justice League Unlimited animated series and the Stargirl live-action series, voiced by Chris Cox in the former and portrayed by Mark Ashworth in the latter.

  1. ^ Markstein, Don. "The Shining Knight". Don Markstein's Toonopedia. Retrieved 2 April 2020.
  2. ^ Benton, Mike (1992). Superhero Comics of the Golden Age: The Illustrated History. Dallas: Taylor Publishing Company. p. 146. ISBN 0-87833-808-X. Retrieved 1 April 2020.