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| Gravity Rod | |
| Type: | Technology |
| Continuity: | DC Universe |
| Aliases: | Cosmic Rod |
| Availability: | Unique item |
| Manufacturer: | Theodore Knight |
| 1st appearance: | Adventure Comics #61 |
The Gravity Rod is a fictional technological device featured in comic books published by DC Comics. It is associated with the Golden Age Starman, Theodore Knight, and first appeared in Adventure Comics #61 in April, 1941. A prototype version of the device was also produced and was often referred to as the Cosmic Rod.
Capabilities[]
The Gravity Rod used ultraviolet radiation to control the effects of gravity. He could negate gravity around himself, enabling him to fly great distances. It could also negate gravity on other objects, and Ted could use it move objects from one place to another, or render them immobile.
The Gravity Rod also possessed more offensive capabilities. By channeling the power of a star, it could project a blast of stellar radiation.
History[]
Scientist Theodore Knight discovered a means to harness the radioactive properties of the stars themselves. He channeled such energies into a cylindrical device little more than a foot in length, which he referred to as his Gravity Rod. Knight used the Gravity Rod as his primary weapon while adventuring in his costumed identity as Starman.
The first time Ted Knight put the Gravity Rod to use was against a criminal known as Doctor Doog. He used it to track Doog to his underground lair, and to immobilize the villain's henchmen. He also used it to counter the destructive energy output of an Ultra-Dynamo. [1]
Years after Ted Knight retired, his eldest son, David Knight took up the mantle of Starman. Ted gave David the Gravity Rod, but David was tragically killed on his first night in action. [2]