Starro

Starro
Starro as depicted in JLA Secret Files and Origins #1 (September 1997). Art by Phil Jimenez (penciler/inker) and Tom McCraw (colorist)
Publication information
PublisherDC Comics
First appearanceThe Brave and the Bold #28 (March 1960)
Created byGardner Fox
Mike Sekowsky
In-story information
Alter egoStarro
SpeciesStar Conqueror
Place of originStar Planet
Team affiliationsSecret Society of Super Villains
Sinestro Corps
Notable aliasesIt
Starro Spores
Starro Conquerors
Mother Starro
Star O
Cobi
Abilities(All versions):
  • Mind control
  • Bio-fission
  • Size alteration
  • Energy absorption and projection
  • Color shifting
  • Regeneration

(Giant versions):

  • Qwardian power rings
  • Collective consciousness
  • Interstellar travel
  • Similarity manipulation
  • Psionic empowerment
  • Terraforming

(Humanoid/Jarro version):

Starro (also known as Starro the Conqueror) is a supervillain appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. The character first appeared in The Brave and the Bold #28 (March 1960), and was created by Gardner Fox and Mike Sekowsky.[1]

Starro is the first villain to face the original Justice League of America. Debuting in the Silver Age of Comic Books, the character has appeared in both comic books and other DC Comics–related products, such as animated television series, video games, and the DC Extended Universe film The Suicide Squad (2021).

  1. ^ Cowsill, Alan; Irvine, Alex; Korte, Steve; Manning, Matt; Wiacek, Win; Wilson, Sven (2016). The DC Comics Encyclopedia: The Definitive Guide to the Characters of the DC Universe. DK Publishing. p. 286. ISBN 978-1-4654-5357-0.