Source: cinemablend.com

1. Hourman

I decided to write this article after doing a full re-read of the Robinson/Goyer/Johns JSA run, and only once in that re-read did I tear up. That once was in relation to Rick and Rex Tyler. The Hourman featured most prominently in the series and its follow up, Rick Tyler is great, and I’ve always loved the android Hourman Tyler, but it’s Rex who earns the spot here.

One of the golden age heroes, Rex invented a pill called Miraclo that gave him super strength and durability, but only for one hour per day. It’s a cool idea, even if “Miraclo” sounds like the name of the generic version of Viagra.

But Rex is a great character because he ISN’T a great person.  Not only was he a canonical bad husband and worse father, he was also a major drug addict. Turns out that when you have a super power pill at your disposal, that’s an easy thing to get addicted to.

But he was able to kick his addiction and eventually become the husband and father he always should have been. The hug shared between Rex and Rick in JSA made tears come to my eyes, and then flow out of my eyes, and then run down my face as I was totally crying.

And there we go! Later this week, I have another JSA article planned, so look out for that, if you enjoyed this one!