Energy Boy

Energy Boy is a Legion reject

Name:

Energy Boy

Publisher:

DC Comics

Real name:

Sharles Gluck

Aliases:

Birth date:

None

Gender:

Male

Powers:

Blast Power
Energy Manipulation

First issue:

Legion of Super-Heroes #13 If You Think the Khunds are Cuddly, You'll Love the Lythyls

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Origin

Sharles Gluck of Ventura, in the 30th Century. When the Legion announced their latest call for new members, Sharles traveled to Earth to join Legion. He is surrounded by a large Venturian publicity contingent.

Creation

Energy Boy was created by Paul Levitz and Steve Lightle

Character Evolution

Bronze Age

During his tryout, he was upstaged by Polar Boy's entrance and was unable to continue. The Legionnaires thanked him politely, but rejected him. Energy Boy, humbled returned to his home world of Ventura.

Major Story Arcs

Powers and Abilities

Energy Manipulation

Sharles's power comes from his mental control of nuclear forces, bound into a construct called a Nuclo-globe, which is easily disrupted by a lapse in his concentration.