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Andrew Pulaski, code name Apollo, was a StormWatch operative who was later recruited by Superman to join The Authority.
History
Origin
Andrew Pulaski grew up in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania.[2] When he was 12 years old, he came out to his family. Andrew's father sent him to live with his Aunt and they didn't speak again.[3] At the age of 13, he was abducted by aliens and experimented upon, which gave him super powers on par with Superman. Realizing he had powers, he set out to do good, but mostly from the sidelines. Among his exploits was killing a child pornography ring.[4][5]
StormWatch
Apollo did not consider himself a hero so when he was approached by StormWatch, he was initially hesitant to join. He was interested in partnering with Midnighter, though Martian Manhunter persuaded them both to join, as their powers could prove useful.[4][6]
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The Authority
At some point, Apollo, Midnighter, and Steel were recruited by Superman and Manchester Black to join the Authority and rescue June Moone from a personal hell created when her fears were made real by the power of the Enchantress.[7]
Later, Apollo was sent to recruit Lia Nelson/Lightray and was attacked by an enraged OMAC while Ultra-Humanite infiltrated the Fortress of Solitude and subdued Superman. The Authority was then attacked at Dubai by Coldcast; Fleur-de-Lis; Iron Cross and Siv.[8]
Superman eventually managed to get free and the rest of the Authority managed to defeat their opponents. So Apollo, with the help of June Moone and OMAC, rescued Lightray from Eclipso.[9]
Together, Apollo and Midnighter left Earth with their new comrades to free Warworld,[10] however, their first battle against Mongul and his champions was a disaster. Lightray was killed, Apollo was mortally wounded and the entire team except Midnighter was captured.[11][12]
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Powers and Abilities
Powers
- Unique Physiology: Apollo has been described as a "photon-powered hyper".[5] Martian Manhunter stated that Apollo could be the most powerful person on the planet.[4]
- Solar Energy Absorption: Unlike Superman, Apollo can absorb both red and yellow sunlight to fuel his powers. He retained his powers on Warworld.[13]
- Accelerated Healing: Apollo can enhance his healing abilities through exposure to sunlight, he was able to heal his eyes in seconds after they had been burned by Skallox.[14]
- Energy Projection: Apollo can project powerful blasts of solar energy from his hands and eyes.[14] He can also emit powerful energy explosions from his body and create small solar flares.[15]
- Technopathy: Apollo can emit radio waves to comunicate over long distancies without the need of a comm implant.[16]
- Energy Negation: Apollo can neutralize other sources of light by generating anti-photons.[17]
- Enhanced Senses: Apollo can perceive radio frequencies.[16]
- Flight: Apollo is capable of self-propelled flight. He can fly from the ground to space in mere seconds.[16]
- Invulnerability: Apollo is almost invulnerable to all forms of damage and has survived a planetary reentry which impact cause a large crater in the ground with almost no damage.[19] He has also survived a blast of Etrigan's hellfire without major burns.[20]
- Self-Sustenance: As long as he is powered by solar energy Apollo can survive in space.[16]
- Superhuman Speed
- Superhuman Stamina
- Superhuman Strength: While charged with solar energy Apollo's strength is augmented to incredible levels and his blows are capable of shaking the earth, even Martian Manhunter found his strength impressive.[4] He has been capable of shattering with a single blow an asteroid of such size that it could have destroyed the planet if it had impacted.[16] Neron stated that Apollo hits harder than Lucifer.[21]
- Force Field: Apollo can generate shields made of hard light.[20]
- Solar Energy Absorption: Unlike Superman, Apollo can absorb both red and yellow sunlight to fuel his powers. He retained his powers on Warworld.[13]
Weaknesses
- Dependency: Apollo cannot stay long without exposing himself to the Sun, which drains his powers.
Notes
- Apollo was created by Warren Ellis and Bryan Hitch, first appearing in StormWatch (Volume 2) #4. However, in the Prime Earth continuity, Apollo first appeared as part of the New 52 DC Universe in Stormwatch (Volume 3) #1 by Paul Cornell and Miguel Sepulveda.
Trivia
- Andrew was inspired by the Greek god Apollo when he chose his alias because the mighty sun god also loved a man, named Hyacinth.[22]
Recommended Reading
Related
- 85 Appearances of Andrew Pulaski (Prime Earth)
- 51 Images featuring Andrew Pulaski (Prime Earth)
- 3 Quotations by or about Andrew Pulaski (Prime Earth)
- Character Gallery: Andrew Pulaski (Prime Earth)
Footnotes
- ↑ Superman and the Authority #4
- ↑ Midnighter and Apollo #1
- ↑ Midnighter and Apollo #4
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 Stormwatch (Volume 3) #1
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Stormwatch (Volume 3) #19
- ↑ Stormwatch (Volume 3) #2
- ↑ Superman and the Authority #2
- ↑ Superman and the Authority #3
- ↑ Superman and the Authority #4
- ↑ Action Comics #1035
- ↑ Action Comics #1037
- ↑ Action Comics #1038
- ↑ Action Comics #1045
- ↑ 14.0 14.1 Stormwatch (Volume 3) #9
- ↑ Stormwatch (Volume 3) #10
- ↑ 16.0 16.1 16.2 16.3 16.4 Stormwatch (Volume 3) #3
- ↑ Stormwatch (Volume 3) #12
- ↑ Action Comics #1029
- ↑ Stormwatch (Volume 3) #4
- ↑ 20.0 20.1 Stormwatch (Volume 3) #14
- ↑ Midnighter and Apollo #6
- ↑ Midnighter and Apollo #6
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