Eel O'Brian

Eel O'Brian is the real name of Plastic Man, a small-time crook who gained incredible elasticity after a chemical accident left him doused in acid. Reforming his criminal ways, he became one of DC's most versatile and unpredictable heroes.

Few names carry as much roguish charm as Eel O'Brian, who made their comic debut in the pages of L'Escadron des Etoiles #4 in 1983, brought to life by Roy Thomas and Adrian Gonzales under the Semic S.A. banner. Emerging in the Bronze Age, this character has turned up across an impressive span of titles — from JLA to Spécial DC to even a DC Christmas collection — rubbing shoulders with some of the biggest names in comics: Superman, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, Flash, and Plastic Man. With over four decades of appearances stretching from 1983 all the way to 2025, Eel O'Brian is a quietly enduring presence in this corner of comics history. A modest appearance count only adds to the intrigue — sometimes the most fascinating figures are the ones you have to hunt for.