Dr. Light

Japanese astronomer Kimiyo Hoshi was struck by a directed beam of starlight during a cosmic crisis, transforming her into a superhero capable of wielding and projecting light energy — a heroic counterpart to the villainous Dr. Light who shared her name.

Stepping into the light in 1986's Tales of the Teen Titans #72 — courtesy of the creative team of Marv Wolfman and Eduardo Barreto — this Dr. Light carved out a distinctive corner of the DC Universe across a remarkable 34-year publishing span stretching into 2020. A Copper Age arrival who clearly had staying power, she's graced the pages of Justice League Europe, Justice League of America, and Bombshells: United, keeping some of the finest company the DCU has to offer — sharing adventures with the likes of Green Lantern, The Flash, Batman, and Bruce Wayne, as well as fellow luminary Kimiyo Hoshi. For collectors who love a character with genuine longevity and a footprint across multiple beloved team books, Dr. Light is a bright spot well worth tracking down.