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Creation & Design

Red Star was created to represent a Soviet superhero during the Cold War era, embodying the themes of patriotism and heroism.

Early Years

Initially introduced as a member of the Teen Titans, Red Star's character was developed to showcase the complexities of a hero from a different cultural background.

Character Development

Over the years, Red Star has evolved from a side character to a prominent member of the superhero community, often grappling with his dual identity as a Russian hero in a global context.

Cultural Reception

Red Star has been well-received for his unique perspective and representation of Russian culture in the superhero genre.

Character Details

Real Name:
Leonid Kovar
First Appearance:
Teen Titans #18
Aliases:
Red Star, The Red Guardian
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Teen Titans, Justice League, Red Star Team
Abilities:
Superhuman strength, Flight, Energy manipulation
Equipment:
Red Star suit, Energy weapons
Weight:
180lbs
Height:
6' 10"
Eye Color:
green
Hair Color:
red

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Teen Titans #18
DC ⋅ 1968
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Teen Titans #18
 
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Key Facts

1st appearance of Starfire, later becomes Red Star

The character introduced in this issue is different than the popular Starfire Teen Titans character

There is only one copy graded 9.8 known to exist.

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