Ron-Karr
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Ron-Karr is a DC Comics
supervillain, and an enemy of the Legion of Super-Heroes
. He first appeared in Adventure Comics #314 (November 1963).
, who has the ability to flatten his body. His application for Legion membership is rejected, as his power is considered "too unusual." His name is spelled "Ronn Kar" for this appearance only.
He joins the Legion of Super-Villains during the five part war between the two Legions in the 1980s Legion of Super-Heroes series. He was not that helpful.
He eventually redeems himself when he joins the Legion of Substitute Heroes
, whose 1985 special he was referred to in, in their fight against the Dominators
' control of Earth.
DC Comics
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supervillain, and an enemy of the Legion of Super-Heroes
Legion of Super-Heroes
The Legion of Super-Heroes is a fictional superhero team in the 30th and 31st centuries of the . The team first appears in Adventure Comics #247 , and was created by Otto Binder and Al Plastino....
. He first appeared in Adventure Comics #314 (November 1963).
Fictional character biography
Ron-Karr appears in only one panel in his first appearance. He is a native of the planet NeptuneNeptune
Neptune is the eighth and farthest planet from the Sun in the Solar System. Named for the Roman god of the sea, it is the fourth-largest planet by diameter and the third largest by mass. Neptune is 17 times the mass of Earth and is slightly more massive than its near-twin Uranus, which is 15 times...
, who has the ability to flatten his body. His application for Legion membership is rejected, as his power is considered "too unusual." His name is spelled "Ronn Kar" for this appearance only.
He joins the Legion of Super-Villains during the five part war between the two Legions in the 1980s Legion of Super-Heroes series. He was not that helpful.
He eventually redeems himself when he joins the Legion of Substitute Heroes
Legion of Substitute Heroes
The Legion of Substitute Heroes is a group of fictional characters in the future of the DC Comics universe. The "Subs", as they are often called, are a group of rejected applicants to the Legion of Super-Heroes who banded together, hoping to prove to the Legion that their powers were not as useless...
, whose 1985 special he was referred to in, in their fight against the Dominators
Dominators
The Dominators, collectively known as the Dominion, are a fictional alien race from the outer cosmos of the DC Universe. They are highly technologically advanced, and live in a rigid hierarchical society, in which one's caste is determined by the size of a red circle on one's forehead...
' control of Earth.
Powers and abilities
Ron-Karr has the ability to make his body extremely flat. He still maintains the ability to move and breathe while in this form.Television
- Ron-Karr appears in the animated Legion of Super-HeroesLegion of Super Heroes (TV series)Legion of Super Heroes is an American animated television series produced by Warner Bros. Animation that debuted on September 23, 2006, based on characters appearing in the DC Comics comic book series. The series centers on the young Superman's adventures in the 31st century, fighting alongside a...
television series, voiced by Shawn HarrisonShawn HarrisonShawn Harrison is an American actor best known for having played Waldo Faldo on the sitcom Family Matters. He appeared on the ABC series from 1990-1996 as the dim-witted but lovable best friend to characters Eddie Winslow and Steve Urkel and he was also a chef in training on the show as...
. He is seen as a member of Lightning LordLightning LordLightning Lord is a fictional supervillain published by DC Comics. The older brother of Lightning Lad and Lightning Lass of the Legion of Super-Heroes, he first appeared in Superman #147 , and was created by Jerry Siegel and Curt Swan....
's Light Speed Vanguard group. Unlike his comic book version, the animated Ron-Karr is a shapeshifter and even rivaled Chameleon Boy in "The Man from the Edge of Tomorrow" Pt. 2. While under the employ of ImperiexImperiexImperiex is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by DC Comics. The character first appears in Superman #153 , and was created by Jeph Loeb and Ian Churchill...
, he was tricked into believing he was SupermanSupermanSuperman is a fictional comic book superhero appearing in publications by DC Comics, widely considered to be an American cultural icon. Created by American writer Jerry Siegel and Canadian-born American artist Joe Shuster in 1932 while both were living in Cleveland, Ohio, and sold to Detective...
, which made him question why he was a villain. He wound up betraying Imperiex and helped the Legion stop the missiles headed for DurlaDurlan (DC Comics)The Durlans are a fictional extraterrestrial species, a race of shapeshifting beings from the planet Durla, as depicted in DC Comics.-Fictional history:...
, Chameleon BoyChameleon BoyChameleon Boy , also known as Chameleon, is a DC Comics superhero, a member of the Legion of Super-Heroes in the 30th and 31st centuries. He first appeared in Action Comics #267 .-Silver Age:...
's home planet.