The Man of the Hour..
Rex Tyler had a propensity for chemistry in high school and college and began to work for a vitamin company after he finished his studies. Rex discovered the “Miracle Vitamin” and dubbed it MiracloThe chemical that gives Hourman his increased strength, stamina, and speed for one hour. Unfortunately Miraclo has certain addictive properties. and decided to test it on himself after observing how the chemical affected mice.
As long as the chemical remained in his system, Rex enjoyed super-strength, enhanced, speed, enhanced stamina, and resistance to damage. Rex began to operate in his local area as the “Man of the Hour” to take on problems and soon found himself as one of the founders of the JSAAn abbreviation of Justice Society of America.
As Rex’s career continued on Rex discovered that MiracloThe chemical that gives Hourman his increased strength, stamina, and speed for one hour. Unfortunately Miraclo has certain addictive properties. had addictive properties and that he himself was addicted to adventuring and choosing a life of the mask over one with his familyMeant to denote a group of characters that are all interrelated or share the same origins, methodology, or powers. (Example: All Members of the Green Lantern Corps belong to €œthe Lantern family €). This prompted Rex to invent a non-addictive version of MiracloThe chemical that gives Hourman his increased strength, stamina, and speed for one hour. Unfortunately Miraclo has certain addictive properties..
As the JSAAn abbreviation of Justice Society of America moved into retirement so did Rex to reemerge in the tradition of the JLAAn abbreviation of Justice League of America and JSAAn abbreviation of Justice Society of America team-ups.
First Appearance
Created By: Ken Fitch & Ben Baily
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.)
Rex has no 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.) unless he has taken a dose of MiracloThe chemical that gives Hourman his increased strength, stamina, and speed for one hour. Unfortunately Miraclo has certain addictive properties., if he has….
For ONE HOUR, he gains the following abilities.
Augmented Strength – Rex finds himself super humanly strong.
Enhanced Speed – Rex gains sight super-speed and increased reflexes.
Enhanced Stamina – Rex is a tireless fighter, for one hour.
Increased Resistance to Damage – Rex can withstand all small arms fire and ordinary edged/blunt weaponry. Bazooka shells and up have a chance to damage him.
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.
When Rex is a normal human being, he has the same 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. as you or I, when he is Hourman it takes a lot to damage him.
Addict – The original MiracloThe chemical that gives Hourman his increased strength, stamina, and speed for one hour. Unfortunately Miraclo has certain addictive properties. formula was highly addictive, as is adventuring. Rex has an addictive personality and is subconsciously looking for the next new high.
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.)
Chemist – Rex is a very strong chemist and inventor with knowledge of biochemistry.
Street Fighter – Rex’ 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.) augment his natural fighting ability.
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.)
Hourglass – The necklace around Rex’ neck can sometimes give him prophetic flashes (this was just revealed recently in the comics, but accounts for his typical ‘good timing’ when it comes to taking his MiracloThe chemical that gives Hourman his increased strength, stamina, and speed for one hour. Unfortunately Miraclo has certain addictive properties. pills.
MiracloThe chemical that gives Hourman his increased strength, stamina, and speed for one hour. Unfortunately Miraclo has certain addictive properties. – The “magicUnlike the real world, in the fictional DCU magic exists and is a viable force in characters lives. vitamin” that gives him 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.). Rex typically can only take one pill every 24 hours, however some stories show him constantly taking these pills, leading to the story line of his addiction.