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Pulsar Stargrave

12 appearances · Bronze Age · 1985–2025
Who is Pulsar Stargrave?

Born in the Bronze Age from the minds of Keith Giffen and Paul Levitz, Pulsar Stargrave made their DC debut in the beloved Legion of Substitute Heroes Special #1 in 1985 — a launch pad that planted this character firmly in the fertile cosmic soil of the DC Universe. Over a surprisingly long arc stretching across roughly four decades, Pulsar Stargrave has surfaced in offbeat, adventurous corners of DC's catalog, from Threshold to Larfleeze, sharing pages with an eclectic roster that includes the likes of Larfleeze, Jediah Caul, and Stealth. With only a dozen catalogued appearances, this is a deep-cut gem for the dedicated collector — a character whose longevity quietly outpaces their page count, making every issue they grace feel like a rewarding find.

Legion of Substitute Heroes Special
#1
★ First appearance
Legion of Substitute Heroes Special #1
Jul 1985

Appearances

Legion of Substitute Heroes Special (1985)
#1
Who's Who: The Definitive Directory of the DC Universe (1985)
#18
Who's Who in the Legion of Super-Heroes (1988)
#5
Threshold (2013)
Larfleeze (2013)
The Art of Mike Grell (2025)
#1