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| image = [[Image:Nightgirllegion.jpg|250px]]
| image = [[Image:Nightgirllegion.jpg|250px]]
| caption =Night Girl as depicted in ''Adventure Comics'' #524 (2011).
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| character_name = Night Girl
| character_name = Night Girl
| publisher = [[DC Comics]]
| publisher = [[DC Comics]]
| debut = ''[[Adventure Comics]]'' #306 (March 1963)
| debut = ''[[Adventure Comics]]'' #306 (March 1963)
| creators = [[Edmond Hamilton]] (script)<br>[[John Forte]] (art)
| creators = [[Edmond Hamilton]] (script)<br>[[John Forte (comics)|John Forte]] (art)
| alter_ego = Lydda Jath
| alter_ego = Lydda Jath
| full_name =
| full_name =
| species = [[List of alien races in DC Comics#Kathoonians|Kathoon]]
| species = [[List of alien races in DC Comics#Kathoonians|Kathoonian]]
| homeworld = [[List of DC Universe locations#Planets and moons which exist during the era of the Legion of Super-Heroes|Kathoon]]
| homeworld = Kathoon
| alliances = [[Legion of Substitute Heroes]]<br>[[Legion of Super-Heroes]]
| alliances = [[Legion of Substitute Heroes]]<br>[[Legion of Super-Heroes]]
| aliases = <!-- optional: actual identities the character uses, not nicknames -->
| aliases = <!-- optional: actual identities the character uses, not nicknames -->
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| powers = [[Superhuman strength]] that only could be used in darkness
| powers = [[Superhuman strength]] that only could be used in darkness
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'''Night Girl''' ('''Lydda Jath''') is a [[fictional character]] in the 30th century of the [[DC Universe]]. She is a member of the [[Legion of Substitute Heroes]], and of the most recent incarnation of the [[Legion of Super-Heroes]]. She first appeared in ''[[Adventure Comics]]'' #306 (March 1963).<ref>{{cite book |editor1-last=Cadigan |editor1-first=Glen |title=The Best of the Legion Outpost |date=2004 |publisher=TwoMorrows Publishing |isbn=9781893905368 |page=51}}</ref>
'''Night Girl''' ('''Lydda Jath''') is a fictional character appearing in media published by [[DC Comics]], primarily as a member of the [[Legion of Super-Heroes]] and [[Legion of Substitute Heroes]] in the 30th and 31st centuries. She first appeared in ''[[Adventure Comics]]'' #306 (March 1963).<ref>{{cite book |editor1-last=Cadigan |editor1-first=Glen |title=The Best of the Legion Outpost |date=2004 |publisher=TwoMorrows Publishing |isbn=9781893905368 |page=51}}</ref>


==Fictional character biography==
==Fictional character biography==
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}}</ref> a world which is in perpetual darkness, heated by an internal power source. Lydda has superstrength, given to her by her scientist father, but only at night or in deep shadow.<ref name="page6">{{Cite comic
}}</ref> a world which is in perpetual darkness and heated by an internal power source. Lydda possesses superhuman strength, given to her by her scientist father, but only at night or in deep shadow.<ref name="page6">{{Cite comic
| Writer = [[Paul Levitz|Levitz, Paul]]
| Writer = [[Paul Levitz|Levitz, Paul]]
| Penciller = [[Keith Giffen|Giffen, Keith]]
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}}</ref> Her powers were negated by the presence of ultraviolet energy.
}}</ref> Her powers were negated by the presence of [[ultraviolet]] energy.


In Pre-''[[Zero Hour (comics)|Zero Hour]]'' continuity, she unsuccessfully tried out for the [[Legion of Super-Heroes]] who rejected her<ref name="page6"/> on the basis that a power that only worked in darkness was impractical. After meeting fellow Legion reject [[Polar Boy]], she became one of the founding members of the Legion of Substitute Heroes.<ref>{{cite book |last1=Greenberger |first1=Robert |last2=Pasko |first2=Martin |title=The Essential Superman Encyclopedia |date=2010 |publisher=Del Rey |isbn=978-0-345-50108-0 |page=198}}</ref> While having powers with such a drastic limitation reduced her effectiveness as a superhero, she became quite skilled at martial arts. She had a crush on [[Cosmic Boy]], which was her motivation for leaving Kathoon and trying out for the Legion in the first place. She alone among the Subs avoided the bumbling comedic stigma which plagued her teammates. During the [[Legion of Super-Heroes#.22Five Years Later.22|Five Year Gap]] tales, she and Rokk married and eventually had a son, Pol (named for Cosmic Boy's fallen brother, Legionnaire Magnetic Kid) and resettled back on her homeworld as her husband reformed the Legion. In the stories of the Adult Legion, Night Girl (now Night Woman) and Cosmic Man are married and have a child.<ref>''Adventure Comics'' #354</ref>
In pre-''[[Zero Hour: Crisis in Time!|Zero Hour]]'' continuity, she unsuccessfully tried out for the Legion of Super-Heroes, who rejected her due to her situational and impractical abilities.<ref name="page6"/> After meeting fellow Legion reject [[Polar Boy]], she became a founding member of the Legion of Substitute Heroes.<ref>{{cite book |last1=Greenberger |first1=Robert |last2=Pasko |first2=Martin |title=The Essential Superman Encyclopedia |date=2010 |publisher=Del Rey |isbn=978-0-345-50108-0 |page=198}}</ref> While having powers with such a drastic limitation reduced her effectiveness as a superhero, she became quite skilled at martial arts. She had a crush on [[Cosmic Boy]], which was her motivation for leaving Kathoon and trying out for the Legion. During the [[Legion of Super-Heroes#"Five Years Later"|Five Year Gap]], she and Rokk married and eventually had a son, Pol (named for Cosmic Boy's fallen brother, Legionnaire Magnetic Kid) and resettled back on her homeworld as her husband reformed the Legion. In the stories of the Adult Legion, Night Girl (now Night Woman) and Cosmic Man are married and have a child.<ref>''Adventure Comics'' #354</ref>


===Post-''Zero Hour''===
===Post-''Zero Hour''===
In Post-''Zero Hour'' continuity, Night Girl made two very brief appearances, first in ''Legionnaires'' #43 as she was rejected at a try-out once again and joined the Legion of Substitute Heroes once more. In a nod to the previous continuity she noted that, had she been aware Cosmic Boy was on a secret mission, she might not have even made the attempt.
In post-''Zero Hour'' continuity, Night Girl made two brief appearances, first in ''Legionnaires'' #43 as she was rejected at a try-out once again and joined the Legion of Substitute Heroes once more. In a nod to the previous continuity she noted that, had she been aware Cosmic Boy was on a secret mission, she might not have even made the attempt.


She was seen in one panel in ''Legionnaires'' #49 as she and [[Polar Boy]] talked about how the Substitute Legion had a long way to go until they were ready to take on a mission.
She was seen in one panel in ''Legionnaires'' #49 as she and [[Polar Boy]] talked about how the Substitute Legion had a long way to go until they were ready to take on a mission.
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===Post-''Infinite Crisis''===
===Post-''Infinite Crisis''===
The events of the ''[[Infinite Crisis]]'' miniseries have apparently restored a close analogue of the Pre-''[[Crisis on Infinite Earths]]'' Legion of Super-Heroes to continuity, as seen in "[[The Lightning Saga]]" story arc in ''[[Justice League of America]]'' and ''[[Justice Society of America]]'', and in the "[[Superman and the Legion of Super-Heroes (comics)|Superman and the Legion of Super-Heroes]]" story arc in ''[[Action Comics]]''. Night Girl is included in their number (although she was never a member of the Pre-''Crisis'' Legion). Her relationship with Rokk Krinn never fully blossomed into a full romance, as Cosmic Boy states that he chose to sacrifice his chance at a personal life to ensure that his best friends, fellow founders Lightning Lad and Saturn Girl, could have one together.
The events of ''[[Infinite Crisis]]'' restored a close analogue of the pre-''[[Crisis on Infinite Earths]]'' Legion of Super-Heroes to continuity. Night Girl appears as a member of the Legion of Super-Heroes and teacher at the [[The Legion Academy|Legion Academy]].

Besides working with the Legion, Night Girl serves as one of the instructors at the [[The Legion Academy|Legion Academy]].


==Powers and abilities==
==Powers and abilities==
Night Girl has the powers of superstrength equivalent to that of [[Superboy]] or [[Mon-El]] and durability (though not quite at [[Kryptonian]] levels), but only in darkness or deep shadow. Her powers fade immediately in the presence of direct sunlight.<ref>''Adventure Comics'' #365</ref>
Night Girl has superhuman strength and durability equivalent to that of [[Superboy]] or [[Lar Gand|Mon-El]], but only in darkness or deep shadow. Her powers fade immediately in the presence of direct sunlight.<ref>''Adventure Comics'' #365</ref><ref>''Final Crisis: Legion of 3 Worlds'' #3</ref> Since her superpowers are often unavailable, she has trained extensively and is a capable hand-to-hand combatant.

Killing (or at least heavily injuring) creatures made of tangible shadow seemingly allows her to temporarily absorb their essence into herself and convert it into superstrength.<ref>''Final Crisis: Legion of 3 Worlds'' #3</ref>

Since her superpowers are often unavailable, she has trained extensively and is a very capable hand-to-hand combatant.


==In other media==
==In other media==
* Night Girl makes non-speaking cameo appearances in ''[[Legion of Super Heroes (TV series)|Legion of Super Heroes]]''.
[http://jameskeeley777.wixsite.com/legion/night-girl NIGHT GIRL at the LEGION Collection]
* Night Girl appears as a character summon in ''[[Scribblenauts Unmasked: A DC Comics Adventure]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Eisen |first=Andrew |date=October 2, 2013 |title=DC Characters and Objects - Scribblenauts Unmasked Guide |url=https://www.ign.com/wikis/scribblenauts-unmasked/DC_Characters_and_Objects |access-date=July 27, 2024 |website=IGN |language=en}}</ref>

* Night Girl appears in the one-shot comic ''[[Batman '66]] Meets the Legion of Super-Heroes''.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Batman '66 Meets the Legion of Super-Heroes #1 - Atomic Batteries To Power, Flight Rings To Speed (Issue) |url=https://comicvine.gamespot.com/batman-66-meets-the-legion-of-super-heroes-1-atomi/4000-609276/ |access-date=August 18, 2023 |website=Comic Vine |language=en}}</ref>
Night Girl appeared in two episodes of the ''[[Legion of Super Heroes (TV series)|Legion of Super Heroes]]'' animated series, "Lightning Storm" and "The Substitute". Both appearances were non-speaking.


==References==
==References==
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Night Girl
Night Girl as depicted in Adventure Comics #524 (2011).
Publication information
PublisherDC Comics
First appearanceAdventure Comics #306 (March 1963)
Created byEdmond Hamilton (script)
John Forte (art)
In-story information
Alter egoLydda Jath
SpeciesKathoonian
Place of originKathoon
Team affiliationsLegion of Substitute Heroes
Legion of Super-Heroes
AbilitiesSuperhuman strength that only could be used in darkness

Night Girl (Lydda Jath) is a fictional character appearing in media published by DC Comics, primarily as a member of the Legion of Super-Heroes and Legion of Substitute Heroes in the 30th and 31st centuries. She first appeared in Adventure Comics #306 (March 1963).[1]

Fictional character biography

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Pre-Crisis

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Night Girl is a native of the planet Kathoon,[2] a world which is in perpetual darkness and heated by an internal power source. Lydda possesses superhuman strength, given to her by her scientist father, but only at night or in deep shadow.[3] Her powers were negated by the presence of ultraviolet energy.

In pre-Zero Hour continuity, she unsuccessfully tried out for the Legion of Super-Heroes, who rejected her due to her situational and impractical abilities.[3] After meeting fellow Legion reject Polar Boy, she became a founding member of the Legion of Substitute Heroes.[4] While having powers with such a drastic limitation reduced her effectiveness as a superhero, she became quite skilled at martial arts. She had a crush on Cosmic Boy, which was her motivation for leaving Kathoon and trying out for the Legion. During the Five Year Gap, she and Rokk married and eventually had a son, Pol (named for Cosmic Boy's fallen brother, Legionnaire Magnetic Kid) and resettled back on her homeworld as her husband reformed the Legion. In the stories of the Adult Legion, Night Girl (now Night Woman) and Cosmic Man are married and have a child.[5]

Post-Zero Hour

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In post-Zero Hour continuity, Night Girl made two brief appearances, first in Legionnaires #43 as she was rejected at a try-out once again and joined the Legion of Substitute Heroes once more. In a nod to the previous continuity she noted that, had she been aware Cosmic Boy was on a secret mission, she might not have even made the attempt.

She was seen in one panel in Legionnaires #49 as she and Polar Boy talked about how the Substitute Legion had a long way to go until they were ready to take on a mission.

Threeboot

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Night Girl appeared trying out for Legion membership by fighting Ultra Boy. She was later made a member of the Legion Reserves.[6]

Post-Infinite Crisis

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The events of Infinite Crisis restored a close analogue of the pre-Crisis on Infinite Earths Legion of Super-Heroes to continuity. Night Girl appears as a member of the Legion of Super-Heroes and teacher at the Legion Academy.

Powers and abilities

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Night Girl has superhuman strength and durability equivalent to that of Superboy or Mon-El, but only in darkness or deep shadow. Her powers fade immediately in the presence of direct sunlight.[7][8] Since her superpowers are often unavailable, she has trained extensively and is a capable hand-to-hand combatant.

In other media

[edit]

References

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  1. ^ Cadigan, Glen, ed. (2004). The Best of the Legion Outpost. TwoMorrows Publishing. p. 51. ISBN 9781893905368.
  2. ^ Levitz, Paul (w), Giffen, Keith, Colón, Ernie, Smith, Bob (p), Gafford, Carl (i). Cosmic Boy, no. 1, p. 5/5 (1986). DC Comics.
  3. ^ a b Levitz, Paul (w), Giffen, Keith, Colón, Ernie, Smith, Bob (p), Gafford, Carl (i). Cosmic Boy, no. 1, p. 6 (1986). DC Comics.
  4. ^ Greenberger, Robert; Pasko, Martin (2010). The Essential Superman Encyclopedia. Del Rey. p. 198. ISBN 978-0-345-50108-0.
  5. ^ Adventure Comics #354
  6. ^ Legion of Super-Heroes (vol. 5) #48 (Jan. 2009)
  7. ^ Adventure Comics #365
  8. ^ Final Crisis: Legion of 3 Worlds #3
  9. ^ Eisen, Andrew (October 2, 2013). "DC Characters and Objects - Scribblenauts Unmasked Guide". IGN. Retrieved July 27, 2024.
  10. ^ "Batman '66 Meets the Legion of Super-Heroes #1 - Atomic Batteries To Power, Flight Rings To Speed (Issue)". Comic Vine. Retrieved August 18, 2023.
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