Golden Guardian
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− | The name given to the clone of Jim Harper, a [[Metropolis]] policeman and former super-hero, who is described as "a good friend, a good Captain of Detectives, who died in battle." | + | '''The Golden Guardian''' |
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+ | The name given to the clone of Jim Harper, a [[Metropolis]] policeman and former super-hero, who is described as "a good friend, a good Captain of Detectives, who died in battle." In January 1971, the Golden Guardian is released from his Life Chamber by the adult [[Newsboy Legion]] in order to aid [[Superman]]. His self-described mission, "to defend—to protect" (SPJO No. 135: "The Evil Factory"). | ||
Clad in a blue costume, the Golden Guardian also wears a yellow helmet and a shield shaped like a policeman's badge, as well as yellow boots, trunks, and gloves. | Clad in a blue costume, the Golden Guardian also wears a yellow helmet and a shield shaped like a policeman's badge, as well as yellow boots, trunks, and gloves. | ||
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Latest revision as of 16:42, 18 April 2010
The Golden Guardian
The name given to the clone of Jim Harper, a Metropolis policeman and former super-hero, who is described as "a good friend, a good Captain of Detectives, who died in battle." In January 1971, the Golden Guardian is released from his Life Chamber by the adult Newsboy Legion in order to aid Superman. His self-described mission, "to defend—to protect" (SPJO No. 135: "The Evil Factory").
Clad in a blue costume, the Golden Guardian also wears a yellow helmet and a shield shaped like a policeman's badge, as well as yellow boots, trunks, and gloves.
The Golden Guardian is a surrogate father to the Newsboy Legion and is the crime-fighting partner of Jimmy Olsen and Superman.