Larry Trainor

A U.S. Air Force test pilot, Larry Trainor was exposed to a mysterious radioactive field while flying an experimental aircraft, leaving his body horribly disfigured and lethally irradiated. Bound within special protective bandages, he discovered he could project a powerful Negative Spirit from within him, ultimately joining the Doom Patrol as Negative Man.

Few Silver Age debuts have proven as enduringly fascinating as Larry Trainor's, who first materialized in My Greatest Adventure #80 in 1963, conjured into existence by the creative trio of Arnold Drake, Bob Haney, and Bruno Premiani. A fixture of DC's beloved Doom Patrol corner of the universe, Larry has shared countless adventures alongside icons like Rita Farr, Dr. Niles Caulder, and The Chief across titles including Doom Patrol and The Brave and the Bold. With eight key-issue appearances to his name and a publishing history stretching an remarkable 62 years from 1963 all the way to 2025, he's a character whose staying power speaks volumes. If you're exploring the weird, wonderful fringes of DC's Silver Age and beyond, Larry Trainor is absolutely worth your time.