Robert Langstrom (New Earth)
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History
A leader in the study of bats, Kirk Langstrom attempted to create a serum that would allow humans to use the supersonic echolocation abilities of bats. He hoped that the drug could be used to help deaf patients, and suffering from hearing loss himself, he was the first person to test the serum. While the drug was a success, it also transformed Kirk into a giant human bat. Sadly, as Man-Bat, Kirk lost most of his ability to reason and think clearly. Through the years, Man-Bat has been temporarily cured several times, but he always loses control once again. Still, Kirk has found a way to let himself retain his human intelligence, and for a while he could even control his transformations. During this time, he became a small time crime fighter. Recently, the bat seems to have proven his domination over Kirk and Man-Bat reigns supreme.
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Powers and Abilities
Powers
- Transformation: Upon injection of his bat gland extract, Kirk Langstrom can transform himself into a half-human/half-bat creature. Once the serum wears off, the Man-Bat returns back to human form.
- Flight: Man-Bat can fly by way of artificially generated leather wings.
- Claws: The Man-Bat has sharpened claws which are strong enough to easily tear through flesh and muscle.
- Echolocation: Man-Bat can navigate through the air by way of echolocation, similar in function to a bat's radar.
- Echolocation: Man-Bat can navigate through the air by way of echolocation, similar in function to a bat's radar.
Abilities
None known.
Paraphernalia
Equipment: None known.
Transportation: None known.
Weapons: None known.
Notes
- Man-Bat appeared in Batman: The Animated Series. The episode was titled "On Leather Wings".
Trivia
- No trivia.
See Also
- Appearances of Robert Langstrom (New Earth)
- Character Gallery: Robert Langstrom (New Earth)
- Images featuring Robert Langstrom (New Earth)
Recommended Reading
- None.
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