Photon is a fictional

Fictional character

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 comic book

Comic book

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 superhero from Image Comics

Image Comics

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. Created by Rob Liefeld

Rob Liefeld

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, he first appeared in team youngblood a spin off comic of the popular Youngblood

Youngblood (comics)

Youngblood is a superhero team that starred in their self-titled comic book, created by writer/artist Rob Liefeld. The team made its debut as a backup feature in the 1987 one-shot Megaton: Explosion before later appearing in its own ongoing series in 1992 as the flagship publication for Image Comics...

 series of comic books.

Fictional character biography

Photon is a member of a fictional alien race appearing in the Youngblood series of comics. He is a silver and blue colored humonoid alien with a green flame coming from the top of his head a trait shared by all members of his race. His race comes from a planet called Acura and are known as Acurans.
He was recruited as a member of the government sponsored Youngblood team for their away team, a separate team specialising in missions away from home and subsequent spin off comic book.

Origin

Writer artist Rob Liefeld attempted to pitch a new ongoing Teen Titans series to DC Comics when plans fell through the idea was recycled into Youngblood. The character of Photon was originally along with fellow Youngblood member Combat to be a part of the Khunds, an alien race circa Legion of Superheroes but eventually became Photon.

Present

The character will not be appearing as part of the main team in the upcoming youngblood relauch
from joe casey and image comics though whether or not he will have a cameo along with other
members or a small role is as of yet unknown.

External links

• Official site of Photon's creator, Rob Liefeld