Rex Leech
| Rex Leech | |
|---|---|
 Rex Leech as depicted in Superboy (vol. 4) #12 (February 1995). Art by Tom Grummett (penciler), Doug Hazlewood (inker), and Tom McCraw (colorist). | |
| Publication information | |
| Publisher | DC Comics |
| First appearance | Superman: The Man of Steel #20 (February 1993) |
| Created by | Karl Kesel Tom Grummett Doug Hazlewood |
| In-story information | |
| Alter ego | Rex Leech |
| Supporting character of | Superboy |
Rex Leech is a fictional character in the DC Comics universe. He first appeared in Superman: The Man of Steel #20 in July 1993 and for a time was a regular supporting character in the Superboy line of comics.[1]
Fictional character biography
[edit]Rex Leech is introduced in the aftermath of "The Death of Superman" event when he attempts to purchase Jimmy Olsen's picture of Superman's dead body. Jimmy punches Rex, who threatens to shoot him before Robin stops the incident.[2]
Rex Leech later becomes Superboy's sole representative and manager.[3] He and Superboy make a deal to allow the latter to use the name and symbol of Superboy in exchange for half of all profits from merchandising being given to charity.[4]
Powers and abilities
[edit]Rex Leech is a shrewd businessman and a fast-talker. His talents lie in the areas of entertainment management, cross-promotion, and copyright law.
References
[edit]- ^ Greenberger, Robert; Pasko, Martin (2010). The Essential Superman Encyclopedia. Del Rey. pp. 196–197. ISBN 978-0-345-50108-0.
- ^ Superman: The Man of Steel #20 (February 1993)
- ^ Adventures of Superman #502 (July 1993)
- ^ Adventures of Superman #506 (November 1993)