Rory Regan (New Earth)



Real Name: Rory Regan Nicknames: No known nicknames Former Aliases: No known former aliases Other Current Aliases: No other known current aliases

Status
Occupation: Rag man, owner of Rags 'n' Tatters junk shop Legal Status: United States citizen Identity: Secret Group Affiliation: Shadowpact

Origin
A community of Jews in 16th century Eastern Europe created the Ragman to replace the Golem, their previous defender. Gerry Regan was the last European Ragman, as he, still named Jerzy Reganiewicz, fled to the United States after failing to protect the Jewish population from Nazi persecution. After settling down in Gotham City, Regan passed the mantle of Ragman to his son Rory.

Place of Birth: Gotham City (presumed) Known Relatives: Gerry Regan, father (deceased) First Appearance: RAGMAN #1 (September, 1976)

History
Rory Regan had some difficulty adjusting to the power of his suit of rags. He remained a low-profile superhero for quite some time, though he inevitably attracted the notice of Batman, primary defender of Gotham City. When the suit finally overwhelmed Rory, it was Batman and Regan's friend Rabbi Luria who gave him the assistance he needed to regain control. Ragman returned to obscurity afterward, only to be drawn out by the events of the Infinite Crisis. Summoned to the Mist Woods by Enchantress to help her against the Spectre, the two retreat quickly to the Oblivion Bar, where they meet Detective Chimp, Blue Devil, Nightmaster, and Nightshade. Along with these five magic users, Ragman would be one of the founding members of the Shadowpact, and continued operating with the group after the Crisis passed.

Characteristics
Height: 5'11" Weight: 165 lbs (74.8 kg) Eyes: Blue Hair: Brown

Powers
Known Powers: Can absorb wicked souls into his suit, and draw on their strength when necessary. Known Abilities: Magic user. Strength Level: Normal human; can tap the souls in his rags to enhance his strength.

Miscellaneous
Equipment: Suit of rags. Transportation: No known transportation; suit allows him to float for some time. Weapons: No known weapons.

Trivia

 * Ragman is one of the few Jewish superheroes in the DC Universe.

Recommended Readings

 * Ragman 1-5, 1976-77
 * Ragman 1-8, 1991-92
 * Batman 551-552, 1998
 * Day of Vengeance 1-6, 2005
 * Day of Vengeance Special

Related Articles

 * Ragman/Appearances
 * Golem
 * Shadowpact