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Contents 1 History 2 Powers and Abilities 2.1 Abilities 2.2 Strength level 2.3 Weaknesses 3 Paraphernalia 3.1 Equipment 3.2 Transportation 3.3 Weapons 4 Trivia 5 See Also 6 Links and References 6.1 Footnotes

History

While working on a dig in Caramanga, South America, Adam was transported to the planet of Rann via the Zeta-Beam. He immediately befriended the Rannians and took up a flight pack and raygun to assist them. While there, he also fell in love with a Rannian woman named Alanna.

As the Zeta Beam's teleportation effect wore off, Adam was returned to Earth. However, he was able to return to Rann by following a schedule of where the Zeta beam would next hit. He scheduled his archeological trips to coincide with the location and time. He also married Alanna.

It was initially believed that the Zeta Beam was used simply as a friendly communication between Rann and Earth. However, it was later hinted that Rann was searching for suitable mates from other planets as more and more of the Rannians were found to be sterile.

Adam met the JLA after helping them battle Kanjar-Ro, but declined their membership offer. He continued to act on both Earth and Rann, helping to improve relations among different planets.

While still on Earth, Adam was falsely told that Alanna had died during childbirth. He was later reunited with his wife and daughter.

Adam was later told Rann had been destroyed by Starbreaker through an 'Omega Beam.' However, this was actually an early warning by Sardath. Adam was able to prevent Rann's destruction with the help of the Omega Men and the few remaining Darkstars although Thanagar was destroyed. The surviving refugees settled on Rann.

The Thanagarians and Rannians recently began to fight each other after being manipulated by Blackfire. Adam and Green Lantern (Kyle Rayner) were able to halt the war.

Adam Strange was stranded on a paradise-like planet with fellow heroes Animal Man and Starfire after the battle with Alexander Luthor and Superboy-Prime, an incident that resulted in the loss of his eyes. After several weeks, Adam was able to get his spaceship working, and they departed for Earth. Their ship, however, was attacked by Devilance, who they had encountered on the planet and who had pursued them into space. Lobo appeared just in time to destroy Devilance, and after a some negotiation, agreed to help them out.

Powers and Abilities

Abilities

Master Tactician: Adam Strange has a keen analytical mind and is a master tactician and strategist.

Expert Combatant: He is an above average hand-to-hand combatant and his experience with the jet pack has made him proficient in aerial combat as well.

Archeology: Adam Strange is knowledgeable of ancient cultures, and has developed an extensive knowledge of Rannian history and technology.

Strength level

On Earth, Adam Strange possesses the strength level of a man his age, size and weight who engages in moderate, regular exercise. On Rann, the planet's gravity enhances Adam's strength level enabling him to demonstrate feats of strength greater than what he would be capable of back on Earth.

Weaknesses

Contagious Environment: If Adam Strange remains on Rann for more than a year without returning to Earth, he will die.

Paraphernalia

Equipment

Fireproof insulated costume and helmet. The helmet is also equipped with a shield that protects Adam from harmful atmospheric conditions.

Transportation

Adam Strange frequently uses a Rannian rocket pack, which he wears upon his back for atmospheric travel. When teleporting between Earth and Rann, Adam Strange makes use of the Zeta-Beam.

Weapons

Adam Strange uses a ray gun developed by Rannian scientists.

Trivia

• Adam Strange was the feature origin spotlighted in 52 Week Twenty.

• While his wife Alanna was pregnant with Adam's child, Adam had an affair with an Earth woman named Doctor Evelyn Fox. ^[1]

• Much of Strange's early history seems to have been inspired by Edgar Rice Burroughs' A Princess of Mars, in which prospector John Carter is pulled across space to the planet Barsoom (Mars) and becomes a hero, his strength and agility increased by the planet's weaker gravity.

See Also

• Discuss Adam Strange (New Earth) on the forums
• Appearances of Adam Strange (New Earth)
• Character Gallery: Adam Strange (New Earth)
• Quotations by Adam Strange (New Earth)
• Images featuring Adam Strange (New Earth)

Links and References

• Adam Strange article at Wikipedia
• Adam Strange article at Toonopedia
• Adam Strange article at Classic Comic Books
• Adam Strange article at Fanzing.com
• Adam Strange appearances checklist
  

Footnotes