Luma Lynai
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Luma Lynai is a minor fictional character
in the DC Universe
. The character first appeared in Action Comics
No. 289 (June 1962), in the story "Superman's Super Courtship!", she is one of the many women in the DC Universe to use the alias Superwoman
.
tries to find a mate for the lonely Superman. After match-making attempts with Helen of Troy and an adult Saturn Girl
fail, Supergirl uses the computer in the Fortress of Solitude
and discovers a super-powered woman on the distant planet of Staryl named Luma Lynai.
Superman flies to Staryl and the two heroes immediately fall in love. Unfortunately, Superman discovers that Luma Lynai's powers only work under the rays of an orange sun; Earth's sun yellow rays are as deadly to her as kryptonite
is to Superman. Luma, realizing that Earth needs Superman, tells him he must leave.
In a later reprint of the story, Luma's home star is shown as being blue, since at the time of the reprint Superman's powers were now being depicted as much weaker under an orange sun.
Luma Lynai appears in Superman's Girl Friend, Lois Lane
#97 (November 1968), along with Lori Lemaris
and Lyla Lerrol
. The story eventually reveals that the three women are actually aliens disguised as Superman's "L.L." initialled past loves.
Luma Lynai is one of the "ghosts" briefly seen in the empty "Planet Krypton" restaurant, in The Kingdom: Planet Krypton #1 (February 1999).
In JSA:Classified #3 (November 2005), one of Power Girl's
many fictional origins claims she is the daughter of Captain Marvel
and Supergirl
from the future. The future Supergirl is shown wearing Luma's costume.
Fictional character
A character is the representation of a person in a narrative work of art . Derived from the ancient Greek word kharaktêr , the earliest use in English, in this sense, dates from the Restoration, although it became widely used after its appearance in Tom Jones in 1749. From this, the sense of...
in the DC Universe
DC Universe
The DC Universe is the shared universe where most of the comic stories published by DC Comics take place. The fictional characters Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman are well-known superheroes from this universe. Note that in context, "DC Universe" is usually used to refer to the main DC continuity...
. The character first appeared in Action Comics
Action Comics
Action Comics is an American comic book series that introduced Superman, the first major superhero character as the term is popularly defined...
No. 289 (June 1962), in the story "Superman's Super Courtship!", she is one of the many women in the DC Universe to use the alias Superwoman
Superwoman
Superwoman is the name given to several fictional characters published over the years by DC Comics, most of them being, like the popular Supergirl, a woman with powers similar to those of DC's highly popular Superman. The name "Superwoman" was originally copyrighted by Detective Comics in an effort...
.
Fictional character biography
In "Superman's Super Courtship", SupergirlSupergirl
Supergirl is a female counterpart to the DC Comics Superman. As his cousin, she shares his super powers and vulnerability to Kryptonite. She was created by writer Otto Binder and designed by artist Al Plastino in 1959. She first appeared in the Action Comics comic book series and later branched out...
tries to find a mate for the lonely Superman. After match-making attempts with Helen of Troy and an adult Saturn Girl
Saturn Girl
Saturn Girl is a fictional character appearing in DC comic books. A talented telepath from the 30th century, Imra first appeared in Adventure Comics #247 as a founding member of the Legion of Super-Heroes...
fail, Supergirl uses the computer in the Fortress of Solitude
Fortress of Solitude
The Fortress of Solitude is the occasional headquarters of Superman in DC Comics. Its predecessor, Superman's "Secret Citadel", first appeared in Superman #17, where it was said to be built into a mountain on the outskirts of Metropolis...
and discovers a super-powered woman on the distant planet of Staryl named Luma Lynai.
Superman flies to Staryl and the two heroes immediately fall in love. Unfortunately, Superman discovers that Luma Lynai's powers only work under the rays of an orange sun; Earth's sun yellow rays are as deadly to her as kryptonite
Kryptonite
Kryptonite is a fictional material from the Superman mythos —the ore form of a radioactive element from Superman's home planet of Krypton. It is famous for being the ultimate physical weakness of Superman, and the word kryptonite has since become synonymous with an Achilles' heel —the one weakness...
is to Superman. Luma, realizing that Earth needs Superman, tells him he must leave.
In a later reprint of the story, Luma's home star is shown as being blue, since at the time of the reprint Superman's powers were now being depicted as much weaker under an orange sun.
Luma Lynai appears in Superman's Girl Friend, Lois Lane
Superman's Girl Friend, Lois Lane
Superman's Girl Friend, Lois Lane was a comic book series published monthly by DC Comics focusing on the adventures of supporting character Lois Lane. The series began publication March/April 1958 and ended its run September/October 1974 with 137 regular issues and 2 80-page Annuals...
#97 (November 1968), along with Lori Lemaris
Lori Lemaris
Lori Lemaris is a fictional character in DC Comics' Superman comic books. Lori is a mermaid from Tritonis, a city in the undersea lost continent of Atlantis.-Silver Age:...
and Lyla Lerrol
Lyla Lerrol
Lyla Lerrol is a fictional character in the DC Comics' shared universe, the DC Universe. She first appeared in Superman #141...
. The story eventually reveals that the three women are actually aliens disguised as Superman's "L.L." initialled past loves.
Other appearances
In JSA:Classified #3 (November 2005), one of Power Girl's
Power Girl
Power Girl is a DC Comics superheroine, making her first appearance in All Star Comics #58 ....
many fictional origins claims she is the daughter of Captain Marvel
Captain Marvel (DC Comics)
Captain Marvel is a fictional comic book superhero, originally published by Fawcett Comics and later by DC Comics. Created in 1939 by artist C. C. Beck and writer Bill Parker, the character first appeared in Whiz Comics #2...
and Supergirl
Supergirl
Supergirl is a female counterpart to the DC Comics Superman. As his cousin, she shares his super powers and vulnerability to Kryptonite. She was created by writer Otto Binder and designed by artist Al Plastino in 1959. She first appeared in the Action Comics comic book series and later branched out...
from the future. The future Supergirl is shown wearing Luma's costume.