The Durlan Detective…
Chameleon Boy is Reep Daggle of the planet DurlaA planet that the Legion €™s Chameleon Boy comes from. All Durlans are shape shifters, able to change forms at will., a planet that was torn apart by a six-minute warWar comics feature military personnel fighting enemy troops. These comics are great adventure comics, but also very useful propaganda. ages ago that irradiated the planet, those who survived the devastation adapted the ability to change their shapes to adapt to the harsh environment.
DurlaA planet that the Legion €™s Chameleon Boy comes from. All Durlans are shape shifters, able to change forms at will. is ruled by strict tribal rules and it is very unusual for a Durlan to leave the home planet, but Reep did in order to join the Legion of Super-HeroesA group of intergalactic teenagers that have bonded together to defend the 30th century universe from evil. They recruited Superboy in their earliest adventures. and became its very first alienA character who was not born on the planet Earth. looking member.
As a Durlan, Reep’s natural chameleon abilities made him the best candidate to be the permanent head of the Legion Espionage SquadLed by Chameleon Boy, and typically consisting of Phantom Girl, Invisible Kid, ShrinkingA characterAny sentient entity that appears in a comic book. (Example: Superman, Lois Lane, Lex Luthor, and Krypto the Super Dog are all characters that appear in Superman comics). who can reduce their size and mass. Violet, and any other heroes whose abilities may lend themselves to a particular mission, this special strike force is geared towards reconnaissance, subterfuge, and sabotage. and he is able to take himself and members of the squad and other Legionnaires as needed off to perform missions as he deems fit.
Chameleon Boy developed into the team’s preeminent detective as well, even surprising some of his teammates with his correct deductions. There was one mystery that Chameleon Boy did not expect to ever get an answer to, the identity of his father was revealed to be Legion benefactor R.J. Brande, who is a Durlan who is stuck in human form. When Chameleon Boy found this out he led a half baked mission into the Khund’s homeworld, KhundiaThe home planet of the warrior like race, the Khunds. which has resulted in him being charged with treason by the United PlanetsThe confederation of planets in the 30th Century that makes up a series of cooperative planets that self govern, similar to the United States..
First Appearance
Created By Jerry Siegel & Jim Mooney
PowersThe extraordinary abilities that a characterAny sentient entity that appears in a comic book. (Example: Superman, Lois Lane, Lex Luthor, and Krypto the Super Dog are all characters that appear in Superman comics). may possess. (Example: Aquaman can telepathically control marine life as one of his powers.)
Shape-Shifting - Cham uses his antennae to detect the shape of a new object to store it so that he can assume that shape later. Cham can become anything, however if he becomes Superboy, he will not possess the powersThe extraordinary abilities that a characterAny sentient entity that appears in a comic book. (Example: Superman, Lois Lane, Lex Luthor, and Krypto the Super Dog are all characters that appear in Superman comics). may possess. (Example: Aquaman can telepathically control marine life as one of his powers.) of Superboy, only his image. Cham can assume the form of creatures many times his size or extremely tiny and has no problem in combat switching quickly from form to form making him very difficult to pin down without resorting to a surprise attack.
VulnerabilitiesA characterAny sentient entity that appears in a comic book. (Example: Superman, Lois Lane, Lex Luthor, and Krypto the Super Dog are all characters that appear in Superman comics).'s weakness.
Chameleon Boy is a little more durable than the normal human, but is still vulnerable to most forms of attack.
Radiation – Cham runs the chance of losing his powersThe extraordinary abilities that a characterAny sentient entity that appears in a comic book. (Example: Superman, Lois Lane, Lex Luthor, and Krypto the Super Dog are all characters that appear in Superman comics). may possess. (Example: Aquaman can telepathically control marine life as one of his powers.) if he is exposed to extreme amounts of radiation.
SkillsThe abilities that a normal person in the real world could potentially share with a fictional DCUAn abbreviation of DC Universe or DC Comics Universe. Meant to denote the comics that are published by DC Comics and the Universe that DC has built for its stories. characterAny sentient entity that appears in a comic book. (Example: Superman, Lois Lane, Lex Luthor, and Krypto the Super Dog are all characters that appear in Superman comics).. (Example: Some Motocross bike riders ride a bike as well as Black Canary.)
Detective – Cham is the Legion’s best investigator. He has studied numerous methodologies from famous detectives of old, including Batman, and when he has downtime, will read detective novels.
Spy – Cham is a gifted actor and is able to insert himself into almost any situation and blend in making him the perfect spy.
EquipmentAny items that a characterAny sentient entity that appears in a comic book. (Example: Superman, Lois Lane, Lex Luthor, and Krypto the Super Dog are all characters that appear in Superman comics). would use that does not have an intentional use as a weapon. (Example: The Flash €™s Costume Ring holds his costume so that he can change super fast is a unique piece of equipment.)
Costume - Cham wears a special costume that changes shape along with Cham and sometimes will disappear depending upon the form that Cham assumes.
Legion FlightThe ability to defy gravity and move through the air unaided without falling. RingUsed by members of the Legion of Super-Heroes, these rings allow all their members to fly, communicate with each other, and serve as symbols of their organization. €“ All Legionnaires wear a ring which enables them to fly, communicate with each other across the distances of space, call for assistance, or locate other Legionnaires.
Legion Transuit €“ A transparent spacesuit that activates automatically in the event of a vacuum.
