Courtney Whitmore

Courtney Elizabeth Whitmore, known as Stargirl (often called Stars or Star), is a fictional superheroine appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. The character was created by Geoff Johns and Lee Moder, first appearing in Stars and S.T.R.I.P.E. #0 (1999). She has been a member of the Justice League, Justice Society, Suicide Squad, and Young Justice.

Fictional character biography

She is a teenage girl living in Blue Valley who becomes a superhero. Courtney began as the second Star-Spangled Kid when she discovered the gear of retired hero Sylvester Pemberton. Her stepfather Pat Dugan, originally known as Stripsey and later S.T.R.I.P.E., was Pemberton's adult sidekick. Jack Knight later gave Courtney his Cosmic Staff, and she took the name "Stargirl" to honor the Starman legacy.

Powers and abilities

When wearing the Cosmic Converter Belt, Stargirl has enhanced strength, speed, agility, and stamina as well as the ability to project shooting stars. When wielding the Cosmic Staff, Stargirl can fly and perform cosmic energy manipulation.

In other media

Stargirl has appeared in Justice League Unlimited, Batman: The Brave and the Bold, Justice League Action, and Young Justice. She has also appeared in live-action shows Smallville played by Britt Irvin, Legends of Tomorrow played by Sarah Grey, and in her own television series played by Brec Bassinger.