“He’s Hawkman villain, no one cares.” Really? IQ’s origin includes Adam Strange in an oblique way, as the rock wihch gives him his powers was found by Strange. His deal is that the more sunlight he absorbs, the smarter he gets. So he will sit in the sun and get super smart before planning his heists. IQ is actually a very effective Silver Age baddie, able to concoct lots of gadgets to baffle the Hawks.

Uh, the only thing Johnny Quick is known for to “modern readers” is that he is Jesse Quick’s dad.

Never read Hex, but I did like Jonah Hex’s line from Justice League Unlimted which referenced it: “Time Travellers, huh?”

In closing: “Solomon Grundy want pants too!”

1.Jericho is in my top five characters ever. Interesting power, unique personality (sensitive artist types as Super Heroes are pretty rare), and a costume that, if nothing else, was distinctive. The “Parallaxing” was heart breaking and unnecessary.

2. Bug butt aside, Insect Queen is hot, and I’m surprised that Shag doesn’t feel that way given Lana’s hair color. I would put this character in the running for hottest Legionaire.

3. Infinity Man came before Captain Planet, so if one is derivative of the other, the Kirby work is the original. Also, Forever People still not boring.

The first season of Human Target is on DVD and worth a watch. I actually enjoyed the second season, but I’m clearly in the minority.