Lightray (character)

Lightray (Solis) 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). Lightray was a major character in New Gods volume 1 (1971–1978), as well as volume 2 (1984), volume 3 (1989–1991) and volume 4 (1995–1997). He has also appeared with Orion in the Cosmic Odyssey limited series (1988–1989), Jack Kirby's Fourth World (1997–1998) and Orion (2000–2002).

Lightray
Lightray as depicted in New Gods #2 (April 1971). Art by Jack Kirby
Publication information
PublisherDC Comics
First appearanceNew Gods #1 (February 1971)
Created byJack Kirby (writer/artist)
In-story information
Alter egoSolis
SpeciesNew God
Place of originNew Genesis
Team affiliationsNew Gods
Justice League
Justice League International
Abilities
  • Immortality
  • Superhuman physical attributes
  • Light-speed flight
  • Solar powers
  • Carries a Mother Box

Seven years after the character's creation, Lightray's origin story was revealed in DC Special Series #10, a Secret Origins of Super-Heroes issue that was published in January 1978.

The version of the character in current DC continuity was introduced in Green Lantern/New Gods: Godhead #1 in December 2014.

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