Hourman

Hourman or Hour-Man is the legacy of a masked vigilante who uses a drug named Miraclo to give him incredible super-powers for exactly one hour. The character appears in American comic books published by DC Comics. Rex Tyler is the original version, a scientist who created the chemical and fought crime during the Golden Age. Rick Tyler is his son and successor, the second Hourman. Matthew Tyler is a super-intelligent android created in the 853rd Century who traveled back into the modern era and held the position for several years. The character has been involved with the All-Star Squadron, Justice Society, Freedom Fighters and Justice League.

Hourman was created by Ken Fitch and Bernard Baily, first appearing in Adventure Comics #48 (1940).

Portrayals

Rex Tyler made his live action debut in the season one finale of The CW series Legends of Tomorrow portrayed by Patrick J. Adams. Both Rex and Rick Tyler also appear in the DC Universe series Stargirl portrayed by Lou Ferrigno Jr. and Cameron Gellman respectively.