FAQs
Because of the rarity that is the staff choosing an owner, Courtney believed that Starman, Sylvester Pemberton, was her birth father and that was why the staff chose her; to help her get justice for the JSA members who were slain ten years ago - including her father.
Who is the girl with the cosmo staff? ›
Courtney Whitmore was originally known as the second Star-Spangled Kid, but she began using the name "Stargirl" after she was presented with the Cosmic Staff by Jack Knight. Stargirl has appeared in Justice League Unlimited, Batman: The Brave and the Bold, Justice League Action, and Young Justice.
How powerful is the cosmic staff? ›
The cosmic staff utilizes the same technology as the prototype "gravity rods" that Ted once wielded, and which Jack used before his father created the cosmic staff for him. The cosmic staff grants Jack powers including rapid flight, levitation of objects, and energy manipulation.
How old is Courtney in Stargirl? ›
Courtney Whitmore is a fifteen-year-old high-school student who carried on the legacy of Starman, as Stargirl.
Who is Stargirl's real father? ›
Sam Kurtis is a one-time character in The CW and DC Universe series, Stargirl. He is the biological yet absentee father of Courtney Whitmore. He mysteriously vanished ten years ago on Christmas Eve, only to reappear a decade later when Barbara's email sparks a reunion.
Does Cindy know Courtney is Stargirl? ›
Later that night, Courtney is visited by Cindy who knows that Courtney is Stargirl and threatens to kill her friends.
Is Stargirl related to Starman? ›
While Stargirl spends part of the first season erroneously believing herself to be Starman's daughter, their relationship is really just one of inspiration and legacy. Both in fiction and reality, there is no Courtney Whitmore without Sylvester Pemberton.
Who is the most powerful cosmic entity? ›
As a cosmic Abstract, Oblivion is one of the most powerful beings. A mere aspect of Oblivion, Mikaboshi, was able to destroy almost all of the multiverse. He is the most powerful of the four brothers that is Eternity, Infinity, Oblivion and Death.
What happened to Justin in Stargirl? ›
Despite being disbanded, Justin was intent on slaying the Dragon and followed him to Blue Valley. Justin was ambushed and fell to Dragon King, who then used science to erase Justin's memories and alter his identity.
Who is in love with Stargirl? ›
Jerry Spinelli's Stargirl is narrated by Leo Borlock, who is looking back on a relationship that changed his life - his relationship with Stargirl Caraway.
Stargirl changes her name many times, often to peculiar things like Mudpie and Hullygully, and explains that she does it because she outgrows the names. After a lot of prying from her classmates, she reveals that her real name is Susan.
What was Stargirl's real name? ›
Stargirl's real name is Susan Caraway. She renames herself Stargirl because she ''outgrew the name Susan. '' She only calls herself Susan when she's trying to fit in. Stargirl was home-schooled, and she spends her time doing nice things for others.
How is Courtney related to Starman? ›
She mistook Sylvester Pemberton/Starman for her dad due to his close resemblance to her biological father and took up the Stargirl mantle to continue his legacy. But Courtney was disappointed to learn she wasn't Starman's daughter -- and rejected her biological father for the problematic person he was.
Who is Courtney Whitmore's love interest? ›
Courtney and Cameron is the friendship and romantic pairing between Justice Society of America members Courtney Whitmore and Cameron Mahkent.
What are Courtney Whitmore's powers? ›
Courtney is a gifted athlete trained in gymnastics and martial arts. Her physical abilities are greatly enhanced by the technologically advanced Cosmic Converter Belt worn around her waist. Stargirl also wields the Cosmic Staff, which additionally grants her the power of flight and energy blasts.
Where did Starman staff come from? ›
This device was invented by Ted Knight, and based on the earlier Gravity Rod. The Cosmic Staff, sometimes called the Cosmic Rod, offered the wielder powers including faster flight, levitation of objects, manipulation of energy, creation of defensive force fields, and offensive energy blasts of incredible power.