Skyrocket
(Super-Friends)
Context
From 1976 to 1981 DC published the first volume of Super-Friends. These comics were based on the popular children’s cartoons on TV, featuring simplified versions of DC’s characters.
Some of the characters therein were new creations, albeit in the style of the cartoons. Such as Skyrocket.
Background
- Real Name: Unrevealed.
- Marital Status: Presumed single.
- Known Relatives: None
- Group Affiliation: None
- Base Of Operations: Mobile
- Height: 6’ Weight: 170lbs
- Eyes: Blue Hair: Black
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Powers and Abilities
Skyrocket has the power to shoot bursts of “fireworks” from his fingertips. These blasts are intensely hot and bright enough to blind even Superman.
He also has small rocket-tubes strapped to his arms and legs that allow him to fly.
History
An unnamed scientist gave Skyrocket his powers and equipment. Together the two planned robberies for Skyrocket to commit. They used an abandoned house as a base, not realizing that Batman’s old enemy The Riddler was also hiding out there.
The Riddler overheard their schemes. Considering this new villain a competitor, he decided to tip off the Super-Friends by giving them riddle-clues to Skyrocket’s crimes. But Riddler’s psychological compulsion forced him to commit crimes of his own that *also* fit the clues.
The Super-Friends had a tough time trying to track down these two wily criminals simultaneously. But eventually both evildoers were captured.
Description
Skyrocket is a tall, slender man, with a black beard and moustache.
He wears a purple bodysuit with blue boots and trunks, and a purple-and-blue helmet. The suit has fins on the back, legs, and helmet, and a white rocket emblem on the chest. Small rocket tubes are strapped to his forearms and shins.
Personality
Skyrocket is a brash and confident thief, with no qualms at all about taking on the likes of Superman and Wonder Woman in the course of his crimes.
His m.o. is pretty simple : swoop in at great speed, grab the loot, and swoop back out again (shooting off his “fireworks” as needed to dissuade any pursuers).
Quotes
“You’re about to contribute to my favorite charity — me !”
Game Stats — DC Heroes RPG
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Skyrocket
| Dex: 09 | Str: 03 | Bod: 04 | Motivation: Mercenary |
| Int: 04 | Wil: 05 | Min: 04 | Occupation: Thief |
| Inf: 04 | Aur: 04 | Spi: 03 | Resources {or Wealth}: 006 |
| Init: 019 | HP: 070 |
Powers:
Flame Projection: 10, Flash: 15
Skills:
Acrobatics (Dodging)*: 09
Advantages:
Buddy (unnamed scientist), Lightning Reflexes.
Drawbacks:
Loss Vulnerability (All powers, when immersed in water).
Equipment:
ROCKET TUBES [STR 04 BODY 06, Flight: 14, R#2].
Source of Character: Super-Friends #4.