Payton is a magazine copy editor who gains superpowers after being infused with the essence ofGavyn, the previous Starman. Despite his short career, he gained a good reputation among other heroes, even assistingSuperman on some occasions.[9] Starman is later killed in battle withEclipso.[10]
Starman possesses immense strength and durability, energy projection, and limited shapeshifting abilities that enable him to alter his costume. In modern continuity, Starman possesses the additional ability to create star-shaped portals and view other universes.[13][14]
^Manning "1980s" in Dolan, p. 235: "New Starman Will Payton debuted in his own ongoing series in October [1988] by writer Roger Stern and artist Tom Lyle".
^Manning "1980s" in Dolan, p. 235: "New Starman Will Payton debuted in his own ongoing series in October [1988] by writer Roger Stern and artist Tom Lyle".
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