Planet Master
Planet Master is the name of two fictional characters appearing in comics published by DC Comics. The first Planet Master, a scientist called Irving Norbert and his lab assistant, who would later take on the name and costume, first appeared in Detective Comics #296 in October 1961.[1] The characters were created by writer Bill Finger and artist Jim Mooney.
Fictional character biography
| Planet Master | |
|---|---|
| Publication information | |
| Publisher | DC Comics |
| First appearance | Detective Comics #296 (October 1961) |
| Created by | Bill Finger (writer) Jim Mooney (artist) |
| In-story information | |
| Alter ego | Professor Irving Norbert |
| Species | Human |
| Abilities | Use of planet-based weapons |
Irving Norbert is a professor who develops an evil split personality after being exposed to the gases of a meteor. Using his knowledge of astronomy, Norbert becomes the supervillain Planet Master, wielding weapons based on the nine planets. However, the effects of the gas eventually wear off, restoring Norbert's mind, while his assistant Edward Burke is arrested.[2]
Burke later succeeds Norbert as Planet Master and joins Strike Force Kobra and Alexander Luthor Jr.'s Secret Society of Super Villains.[3][4]
| Planet Master | |
|---|---|
| Publication information | |
| Publisher | DC Comics |
| First appearance | Outsiders #21 (July 1987) |
| Created by | Mike W. Barr Jim Aparo |
| In-story information | |
| Alter ego | Edward Burke |
| Species | Metahuman |
| Team affiliations | Strike Force Kobra Secret Society of Super Villains |
| Abilities | Simulation of the conditions typical to any of the nine planets of the Solar System |
Powers and abilities
The first Planet Master uses weapons based on the planets.
The second Planet Master can simulate the conditions typical to any of the nine planets in the Solar System. For example, he can use the speed of Mercury, the heat of Mars, the strength of Jupiter, the rings of Saturn, and the cold of Pluto.
In other media
- An amalgamated incarnation of Planet Master appears in Batman: The Brave and the Bold, voiced by Stephen Root. This version resembles Irving Norbert and possesses similar powers to Edward Burke.
- Edward Burke appears in the Batman: Arkham Knight DLC "A Matter of Family" via audio tapes, voiced by JB Blanc. This version was a billionaire whose daughter was dying of cancer. He was approached by Dr. Penelope Young, Dr. Harleen Quinzel, and the Joker under the alias of "Jack White", who claimed they would cure her while Burke built the Seaside Amusement Park as a favor to White, though Burke's daughter died anyway. Devastated, Burke gave ownership of the park to White and was driven to suicide, unaware that the pills he used were laced with Joker venom.
