Sun Boy

Sun Boy
Sun Boy as depicted in Supergirl and the Legion of Super-Heroes #29 (2007). Art by Kevin Sharpe.
Publication information
PublisherDC Comics
First appearanceAction Comics #276 (May 1961)
Created byJerry Siegel
Jim Mooney
In-story information
Alter egoDirk Morgna
SpeciesMetahuman
Place of originEarth (31st century)
Team affiliationsLegion of Super-Heroes
Elements of Disaster
Notable aliasesInferno, Ph'yr
AbilitiesPowers:

Heat and light generation
Immunity to heat and radiation
Equipment:

  • Legion flight ring

Sun Boy (Dirk Morgna) is a superhero appearing in media published by DC Comics, primarily as a member of the Legion of Super-Heroes in the 30th and 31st centuries. He has the ability to generate internal solar energy to whatever degree he wishes, from enough to light a single candle to enough to melt nearly any obstacle.

Sun Boy first appeared in 1961 during the Silver Age of Comic Books.