Ĭourtney Elizabeth Whitmore as the Star-Spangled Kid, prior to receiving the Knight family's Cosmic Staff from Jack Knight and becoming Stargirl. Fictional character biography Stars and S.T.R.I.P.E. The character's inspiration was Geoff Johns' sister Courtney, who died in the explosion of TWA Flight 800 in 1996.

She made her first appearance in Stars and S.T.R.I.P.E. The character was created by writer Geoff Johns and artist Lee Moder. Bassinger reprised the role in the fourth season of the HBO Max series Titans. She has also appeared in live-action shows Smallville played by Britt Irvin, Legends of Tomorrow played by Sarah Grey, and in her own television series played by Brec Bassinger. Stargirl has appeared in Justice League Unlimited, Batman: The Brave and the Bold, Justice League Action, and Young Justice. Ĭourtney Whitmore was originally known as the second Star-Spangled Kid, but she began using the name 'Stargirl' after she was presented with the Cosmic Staff by Jack Knight. The character's name, appearance, and personality were patterned after Johns' 18-year-old sister Courtney, who died in the explosion of TWA Flight 800 in 1996. Deflection of energy and plasma-based attacksĬourtney Elizabeth Whitmore, known as Stargirl (often called Stars or Star), is a superhero created by Geoff Johns and Lee Moder who appears in American comic books published by DC Comics.Cosmic energy projection and manipulation.Projection of sparkly shooting stars to dazzle and disorient her victims.Enhanced strength, speed, reflexes, durability, agility and stamina.Stargirl as she appeared on a promotional image of Stargirl Spring Break Special #1 (May 2021).

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