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Elongated Man
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Creation & Design

Elongated Man was created by writer John Broome and artist Carmine Infantino, debuting in 1964 as a humorous counterpart to other superheroes, showcasing his unique stretching abilities.

Early Years

Initially appearing in Detective Comics, Elongated Man quickly became a popular character, often teaming up with Batman and other heroes, and was known for his detective skills and light-hearted personality.

Character Development

Over the years, Elongated Man has evolved from a light-hearted character to one with deeper emotional layers, especially following the tragic events in 'Identity Crisis', which profoundly affected his character and relationships.

Cultural Reception

Elongated Man has been well-received by fans for his unique abilities and humorous personality, often being featured in various adaptations and media.

Character Details

Real Name:
Ralph Dibny
First Appearance:
Flash #112
Aliases:
The Elongated Man, Ralph
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Justice League, The Flash, Detective Comics
Abilities:
Elasticity, Superhuman agility, Detective skills
Weight:
180lbs
Height:
6' 0"
Eye Color:
blue
Hair Color:
brown

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Flash #112
DC ⋅ 1960
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Flash #112
 
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1st appearance and origin of Elongated Man

Flash #115
DC ⋅ 1960
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Flash #115
 
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2nd appearance of Elongated man

Flash #119
DC ⋅ 1961
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Flash #119
 
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Marriage of Elongated Man and Sue Dibny

Flash Annual #1
DC ⋅ 1963
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Flash Annual #1
 
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Collected reprints of early key issues

Detective Comics #328
DC ⋅ 1964
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Detective Comics #328
 
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1st appearance of Harriet Cooper, the aunt of Dick Grayson who was a character adapted for the 1966 Batman TV series

Introduction of Elongated Man's nose twitching when he encounters a mystery

Justice League of America #105
DC ⋅ 1973
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Justice League of America #105
 
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1st appearance of Civet

Elongated Man joins the JLA

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