Lightray (Sollis) is a DC Comics superhero. Created by Jack Kirby for the "Jack Kirby's Fourth World" meta-series, he first appeared in New Gods #1 (February 1971). DC Comics is an American comic book and related media company. ... In comic books, first appearance refers to first comic book to feature a character. ... The New Gods are a fictional race published by DC Comics, as well as the title for four series of comics about those characters. ... Jack Kirby (born Jacob Kurtzberg, August 28, 1917 – February 6, 1994) was one of the most influential, recognizable, and prolific artists in American comic books, and the co-creator of such enduring characters and popular culture icons as the Fantastic Four, the X-Men, the Hulk, Captain America, and hundreds... The New Gods are a fictional race created by Jack Kirby for DC Comics. ... In comic books, New Genesis was the home-planet of the New Gods from Jack Kirbys Fourth World metaseries. ... For the animated television series, see Justice League (TV series) or Justice League Unlimited. ... The New Gods are a fictional race published by DC Comics, as well as the title for four series of comics about those characters. ... The speed of light in vacuum is an important physical constant denoted by the letter c for constant or the Latin word celeritas meaning swiftness.[1] It is the speed of all electromagnetic radiation, including visible light, in a vacuum. ... DC Comics is an American comic book and related media company. ... For the upcoming parody of superhero films, see Superhero!. Batman and Superman, two of the most recognizable and iconic superheroes. ... Jack Kirby (born Jacob Kurtzberg, August 28, 1917 – February 6, 1994) was one of the most influential, recognizable, and prolific artists in American comic books, and the co-creator of such enduring characters and popular culture icons as the Fantastic Four, the X-Men, the Hulk, Captain America, and hundreds... The New Gods #1 (February-March 1971) featuring Orion. ... The New Gods are a fictional race published by DC Comics, as well as the title for four series of comics about those characters. ...

Fictional character biography

Lightray is the shining star of New Genesis and a high-spirited New God. Unlike his grim friend Orion, Lightray is cheerful and optimistic and prefers to solve problems through compromise rather than combat. He uses the speed of light to his advantage in eluding foes. In comic books, New Genesis was the home-planet of the New Gods from Jack Kirbys Fourth World metaseries. ... The New Gods are a fictional race created by Jack Kirby for DC Comics. ... Orion is a fictional deity published by DC Comics. ...

Lightray has served one stint as a member of the Justice League. He joined the international branch along with Orion on the same night as a membership drive failed to find other new recruits. ^[1] The difference between the two was illustrated in battle. While Lightray desires a minimum of fuss in battle by dispatching his foe, Crowbar, with a simple expenditure of energy to the man's face while, Orion prefers to destroy the pavement around Blackrock — and then was angered when his opponent surrendered instead of fighting to the death.^[2] For the animated television series, see Justice League (TV series) or Justice League Unlimited. ... Crowbar is the name of a DC Comics supervillain. ... Blackrock is a fictional supervillain in the DC Comics universe. ...

In this same issue, Lightray demonstrates his knowledge of chess. Lightray's long hair causes him to be mistaken for a female by the old fashioned General Glory. They stay with the team until just after the battle with General Glory's old foe the Evil Eye.^[3] General Glory is the name of two DC Comics characters. ...

As Sollis his idea of fun is protecting New Genesis from Apokolips, Darkseid, and his minions. He resides on New Genesis and is active in adventuring. He returns to Earth briefly in JLA #27 (March 1999), as part of an emergency expansion of the Justice League. The team battles the android Amazo in the Florida Everglades. Most of them are subdued and their powers copied, Lightray included. Amazo loses his powers when Superman, as the chairman, officially disbands the League, thus ending Lightray's membership. In the DC Comics fictional shared Universe, Apokolips was the planet ruled by Darkseid, established in Jack Kirbys Fourth World series. ... This article needs additional references or sources for verification. ... Amazo is a fictional android from DC Comics. ...

In Countdown #48, Lightray falls to earth after an off stage fight with someone unknown. He dies holding Jimmy Olsen's hand, repeating the word "infinite" and glowing brighter. Countdown is a comic book limited series published by DC Comics, which debuted on May 9, 2007, directly following the conclusion of the last issue of 52. ...

Cover art for Countdown #48. Art by Andy Kubert.

In Countdown #46, while Jimmy Olsen is investigating the incident, he comes across one of Darkseid's former aides, Sleez who has been exiled to Earth. Olsen questions him until Sleez panics when the building they are located at is attacked by an unseen foe. Both Jimmy and Sleez can't identify their attacker because he/she is hidden by blinding light. The attacker kills Sleez and then vanishes. Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Cover of Batman #655, the first issue of Batman & Son Andy Kubert is an American comic book artist, the son of Joe Kubert and brother of Adam Kubert, both of whom are also artists. ... Sleez is a fictional extraterrestial supervillain published by DC Comics. ...

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Powers and abilities

Lightray can manipulate photons to create brilliant concussive blasts, focused columns of radiant heat, lasers and holograms. Using his power to the utmost he can generate a miniature sun as he did in New Gods #3 to escape the Black Racer. In modern physics the photon is the elementary particle responsible for electromagnetic phenomena. ... The New Gods are a fictional race published by DC Comics, as well as the title for four series of comics about those characters. ... This article is about the DC Comics character Black Racer comic book character, for the Black Racer snake, see coluber constrictor. ...

He can also fly at the speed of light, 'maybe even faster' according to friend David Lincoln. The speed of light in vacuum is an important physical constant denoted by the letter c for constant or the Latin word celeritas meaning swiftness.[1] It is the speed of all electromagnetic radiation, including visible light, in a vacuum. ...

Alternate versions

Lightray has appeared as part of an Earth-based resistance force in the Elseworlds graphic novel Superman The Dark Side. He uses his light-based powers to amp up Superman's abilities. Ultimately, he sacrifices his life in order to give Superman that much more power. This article does not cite any references or sources. ...

In Amalgam Comics, Lightray is combined with Balder to form Bald'r Lightbringer. Balder the Brave is a fictional character in Marvel Comics Thor, based on the god Balder of Norse mythology. ...

Appearances in other media

Lightray appears in the Superman: The Animated Series episodes "Legacy", Parts 1 and 2, in a non-speaking role. He also appears in the Justice League Unlimited "Twilight", Parts 1 and 2, in which he is voiced by Rob Paulsen. He also appears in an unspeaking role in the series finale, where he rescues Lex Luthor, Sinestro and the Legion of Doom near New Genesis only to be attacked and have his Mother Box stolen. Superman: The Animated Series is the unofficial title given to Warner Bros. ... Justice League Unlimited (or JLU) was the name of an American animated television series that was produced by and aired on Cartoon Network. ... Robert Fredrick Paulsen, III (born March 11, 1956 in Detroit, Michigan) (sometimes credited as Rob Paulson or Vocal Magic) is an American voice actor best known as the voice behind Raphael from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Yakko Warner from Animaniacs and Pinky from Pinky and the Brain. ... Lex Luthor is a fictional DC Comics supervillain and is the primary antagonist of the Superman franchise. ... Sinestro is a fictional alien supervillain in the DC Comics Universe. ...

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