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Stripesy is a fictional superhero in the DC Comics universe. Real name Pat Dugan, Stripesy is notable for being the only adult sidekick to a teenage superhero—Sylvester Pemberton, the Star-Spangled Kid. Stripesy was a gifted mechanic who built the duo's car, the Star Rocket Racer. Together, they were members of the Seven Soldiers of Victory and the Justice Society. Stripesy was created by Jerry Siegel (co-creator of Superman) and Hal Sherman, and first appeared in Action Comics #40 (September, 1941). A fictional character is any person who appears in a work of fiction. ... Spider-Man, one of the best-known superheroes. ... The current DC Comics logo, adopted in May 2005. ... The DC Universe (DCU) is the fictional shared setting where most of the comic stories published by DC Comics take place. ... The Star-Spangled Kid is the name of two DC Comics superheroes. ... The Seven Soldiers of Victory (also known as Laws Legionaires) is a team of comic book superheroes in the DC Comics universe. ... The Justice Society of America, or JSA, is a team of fictional superheroes whose adventures have been published by DC Comics. ... Jerome (Jerry) Siegel (October 17, 1914 - January 28, 1996) was the co-creator of Superman, the first of the great comic book heroes and one of the most recognizable fictional characters from the 20th century. ... Superman, aka the Man of Steel, is a fictional character and superhero who first appeared in Action Comics #1 in 1938, and has for several decades been one of the most popular and well-known comic book icons. ... Cover of Action Comics #1, which featured the debut of Superman. ...


The character has been updated for a new audience: In the Stars and S.T.R.I.P.E. series Dugan has got married (for the second time) and settled in Blue Valley. His step-daughter, Courtney Whitmore, became the second Star-Spangled Kid, partly in order to annoy him. This led Dugan to develop a robotic suit of armor (S.T.R.I.P.E.) so as to accompany and protect her. Stars and S.T.R.I.P.E was the title of a comic book published by DC Comics, featuring the second Star-Spangled Kid and her stepfather, the original versions sidekick Stripesy. ... The Star-Spangled Kid is the name of two DC Comics superheroes. ... A humanoid robot playing a trumpet In practical usage, a robot is a mechanical device which can perform complex tasks either according to direct human control, partial control with human supervision, or autonomously (that is, fully under computer control). ... Alternative meanings: vehicle armour, Armor (novel) A hoplite wearing a helmet, a breastplate and greaves (and nothing else). ...


Following the events of the series, Dugan and his family have moved to Metropolis, where he has assisted Superman's comrade Steel. Metropolis is a fictional city that appears in comic books published by DC Comics, and is the home of Superman. ... Superman, aka the Man of Steel, is a fictional character and superhero who first appeared in Action Comics #1 in 1938, and has for several decades been one of the most popular and well-known comic book icons. ... Steel is a name used by several fictional characters owned and published by DC Comics in their universe. ...


Like the rest of the Seven Soldiers, Dugan is younger than he should be, owing to time travel. Time travel is a concept that has long fascinated humanity—whether it is Merlin experiencing time backwards, or religious traditions like Mohammeds trip to Jerusalem and ascent to heaven, returning before a glass knocked over had spilt its contents. ...


Recently Pat has completly rengineered STRIPE changing it's appearence.


Other Media

S.T.R.I.P.E. in the Justice League Unlimited episode, Panic in the Sky
S.T.R.I.P.E. in the Justice League Unlimited episode, Panic in the Sky

The new versions of Stripesy and the Star-Spangled Kid have been seen in the animated Justice League Unlimited television series. Image File history File links Stripsey. ... Image File history File links Stripsey. ... It has been suggested that The Bat-Embargo be merged into this article or section. ...


References

Don Markstein's Toonopedia "Star-Spangled Kid and Stripesy"


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Encyclopedia: Stripesy (767 words)
Real name Pat Dugan, Stripesy is notable for being the only adult sidekick to a teenage superhero—Sylvester Pemberton, the Star-Spangled Kid.
Stripesy was created by Jerry Siegel (co-creator of Superman) and Hal Sherman, and first appeared in Action Comics #40 (September, 1941).
The Kid and Stripesy were next seen in 1972, when The Justice League of America, in one of its annual crossovers with the Justice Society, rescued the Seven Soldiers from a predicament they'd fallen into offstage, back in the '40s.
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