Roy Raymond, Sr. (New Earth)



Real Name: Roy Raymond Nicknames: TV Detective Former Aliases: No known former aliases Other Current Aliases: No other known current aliases

Status
Occupation: Investigative journalist; television host Legal Status: Roy Raymond is a citizen of the United States; criminal record unknown Identity: Secret Marital Status: Marital status unknown Group Affiliation: No known group affiliation Base of Operations: Metropolis

Origin
Roy Raymond was a journalist and host of a documentary teleivsion series entitled "Impossible...But True!". A self-styled TV Detective, Raymond often went on location investigating unusual news stories that seldom made their way into the mainstream media. Roy's work often required him to debunk sensationalized stories, and he has exposed many hoaxes over the course of his career.

Place of Birth: Place of birth unknown Known Relatives: Roy Raymond, Jr. (son) First Appearance: Detective Comics #153

History
History of character unknown.

Characteristics
Height: x'xx" Weight: xxx lbs (xxx kg) Eyes: Eye colour unknown Hair: Brown Unusual Features: Roy underwent reconstructive surgery after a harrowing incident involving the Wild Thing.

Powers
Known Powers: No known powers. Known Abilities: Roy Raymond has a keen insightful mind, and is capable of determining fact from fiction and exposing fradulent claims. He also has sharp business sense, and managed many of the day to day operations of his television series including booking events. Strength Level: In his prime, Roy Raymond possessed the strength level of a man his age, size and weight who engaged in moderate regular exercise.

Miscellaneous
Equipment: No known equipment. Transportation: No known transportation. Weapons: No known weapons.

Trivia

 * In Pre-Crisis Earth-One continuity, a criminal named Roger Rigers brainwashed Roy Raymond into becoming a terrorist for a time. Roy eventually crossed swords with Superman, but was soon rehabilitated. Whether or not this event is maintained in modern continuity is uncertain.

Recommended Readings

 * Detective Comics #153-293

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