Apollo (DC Comics)
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For the Marvel character, see Apollo (Marvel Comics).
Apollo is a superhero who first appeared in the Stormwatch series, but is best known for his role in The Authority. While visually distinct, Apollo is cast in the mould of the Superman archetype.
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Publisher | Wildstorm (DC Comics) |
First appearance | Stormwatch (vol. 2) #4 (February 1998) |
Created by | Warren Ellis Bryan Hitch |
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Alter ego | Andrew Pulaski |
Species | Human with artificial enhancements (Wildstorm universe) Metahuman (DC universe) |
Team affiliations | The Authority Stormwatch Justice League Queer |
Partnerships | Midnighter |
Notable aliases | Sun God |
Abilities | Solar-based being capable of absorbing solar energy and converting it into immense physical strength and speed release blasts of laser-like heat vision through his eyes Regenerative healing factor Light manipulation Invulnerability Flight Enhanced senses |
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Apollo is notable for being among the first openly gay superheroes in print, although several years behind Marvel Comics' Northstar.[1] He married fellow Authority member Midnighter and both adopted Jenny Quantum.