Stone Boy
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Stone Boy is a fictional character
, a superhero
in the DC Universe
.
, but was rejected when his power was deemed too static to accomplish anything positive. Along with several other failed applicants, he helped to form the Legion of Substitute Heroes
.
In Adventure Comics #315 Stone Boy won a contest for the Subs to win a spot on the Legion of Superheroes' roster. However, he declined the membership as he did not want to break up the Substitutes' membership.
Stone Boy appeared in the one-shot Legion of Substitute Heroes comic book, where he was portrayed in a more comical fashion. Stone Boy is actually stuck in the ground for most of this story after being dropped from a great height.
In the "Five Years Later" Legion continuity, Stone Boy is shown to have gained the ability to move while in stone form.
In the Action Comics storyline Superman and the Legion of Super-Heroes
, Stone Boy and his fellow substitutes are sent to distract the renegade Justice League
. Stone Boy is used as a projectile to damage the Justice League's base.
animated series, "Lightning Storm" and "The Substitute". His character was voiced by Yuri Lowenthal.
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...
, a superhero
Superhero
A superhero is a type of stock character, possessing "extraordinary or superhuman powers", dedicated to protecting the public. Since the debut of the prototypical superhero Superman in 1938, stories of superheroes — ranging from brief episodic adventures to continuing years-long sagas —...
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...
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Fictional character biography
Stone Boy was born Dag Wentim on the planet Zwen. All people on the planet Zwen can petrify their bodies into stone. They developed this ability to put themselves into suspended animation for their planets six-month long nights. Dag's hair is not affected by the transformation. Also, while Stone Boy is in his petrified form, he cannot move. Through practice and concentration Dag can turn just part of his body into stone, such as his fist. He tried out for the Legion of Super-HeroesLegion 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....
, but was rejected when his power was deemed too static to accomplish anything positive. Along with several other failed applicants, he helped to form 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...
.
In Adventure Comics #315 Stone Boy won a contest for the Subs to win a spot on the Legion of Superheroes' roster. However, he declined the membership as he did not want to break up the Substitutes' membership.
Stone Boy appeared in the one-shot Legion of Substitute Heroes comic book, where he was portrayed in a more comical fashion. Stone Boy is actually stuck in the ground for most of this story after being dropped from a great height.
In the "Five Years Later" Legion continuity, Stone Boy is shown to have gained the ability to move while in stone form.
In the Action Comics storyline Superman and the Legion of Super-Heroes
Superman and the Legion of Super-Heroes
"Superman and the Legion of Super-Heroes" is a comic book story arc from DC Comics by Geoff Johns and Gary Frank, featuring the Superman character and the return of the pre-Crisis on Infinite Earths Legion of Super-Heroes...
, Stone Boy and his fellow substitutes are sent to distract the renegade Justice League
Justice League
The Justice League, also called the Justice League of America or JLA, is a fictional superhero team that appears in comic books published by DC Comics....
. Stone Boy is used as a projectile to damage the Justice League's base.
In other media
Stone Boy appears in two episodes of the 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...
animated series, "Lightning Storm" and "The Substitute". His character was voiced by Yuri Lowenthal.