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Creation & Design

The Global Guardians were created to represent various countries and cultures, showcasing a diverse array of heroes.

Early Years

They first appeared in the early 1980s as part of the Justice League's efforts to unite heroes from around the world.

Character Development

Over the years, the Global Guardians have evolved, with various members gaining prominence and others being reimagined or retired, reflecting the changing landscape of global heroism.

Cultural Reception

The Global Guardians have been well-received for their representation of diversity and international heroism in comic books.

Character Details

Real Name:
Various
First Appearance:
Super Friends #7
Aliases:
Guardians of the Globe, Global Heroes
Species:
Human
Gender:
Various
Affiliations:
Justice League, Justice Society, Various International Teams
Abilities:
Superhuman Strength, Flight, Telepathy, Elemental Control
Equipment:
Advanced Technology, Weapons, Costumes
Weight:
Varies
Height:
0' 0"
Eye Color:
Varies
Hair Color:
Varies

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Super Friends #7
DC ⋅ 1977
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Super Friends #7
 
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Key Facts

1st appearance of the Wonder Twins: Jan and Jayna

1st appearance of Gleek, an alien that resembles a blue monkey

1st appearance of Seraph, a Global Guardian from Israel

1st appearance of Godiva, a Global Guardian from the U.K.

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1st appearance of Impala, a Global Guardian from South Africa

1st appearance of Owlwoman, an Indigenous Global Guardian

Characters introduced in this issue are from the alternate reality where the Super Friends exist and not in the mainstream DC Universe

Though the Super Friends series is widely considered non-continuity, there are events that occur in the series that are referenced in the main DC Universe

[August 2023 - a Wonder Twins project is rumored to be back in development at DC Studios]

Super Friends #8
DC ⋅ 1977
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Super Friends #8
 
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1st appearance of Rising Sun, a Global Guardian from Japan

1st appearance of Tuatara, a Global Guardian from New Zealand

1st appearance of Jack O'Lantern, a Global Guardian from Ireland

1st appearance of Bushmaster, a Global Guardian from Venezuela

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1st appearance of Thunderlord, a Global Guardian from Taiwan

Super Friends #9
DC ⋅ 1977
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Super Friends #9
 
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1st appearance of the Olympian, a Global Guardian from Greece

1st appearance of Little Mermaid, a Global Guardian of the oceans

1st appearance of Icemaiden, a Global Guardian from Norway

1st appearance of Tasmanian Devil, a Global Guardian from Australia

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Characters introduced in this issue are from the alternate reality where the Super Friends exist and not in the mainstream DC Universe

Though the Super Friends series is widely considered non-continuity, there are events that occur in the series that are referenced in the main DC Universe

DC Comics Presents #46
DC ⋅ 1982
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DC Comics Presents #46
 
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Key Facts

1st team appearance of the Global Guardians in the mainstream DC universe: Bushmaster, Jack O'Lantern, Little Mermaid, Olympian, Seraph, Rising Sun, Green Fury, Doctor Mist

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