Ultra-Humanite (Earth-2: Post-Crisis)

"Whoever did this, whoever attacked me, Dragon King or not, we are gonna find them, and they are gonna pay!"

- "Sylvester Pemberton"

Ultra-Humanite is a scientist-turned-criminal and an enemy of the Justice Society of America.

Golden Age of Heroes
During the early years of the Justice Society of America, an otherwise unidentified scientist became the criminal known as the Ultra-Humanite and subsequently an enemy of the team. In an attempt to evade capture, he and Dragon King successfully transferred his brain into the skull of actor Delores Winters, who he impersonated for at least a year. During this time, he won an Oscar in her name for the film Remembering to Forget. Once the Justice Society realized what the Ultra-Humanite had done, he and Dragon King created a mutated albino gorilla body, and once again transferred his brain.

An Old Friend
In December 2020, the Ultra-Humanite, in Pemberton's body, approached Pat Dugan's old building manager in North Hollywood, California to ask where he was. The man informed him that Dugan had moved several months ago and asked who he was, with him responding that he was an old friend, Sylvester Pemberton.

Months later, the Ultra-Humanite travelled to Nevada and asked Dugan's ex-wife for his whereabouts.

Defeating Eclipso
The Ultra-Humanite ultimately arrived in Blue Valley, Nebraska right when the newer generation of the Justice Society fought against Eclipso. As the demon took over the body of Courtney Whitmore, the Ultra-Humanite surprised the team and fought for the control of the Cosmic Staff, hoping to purge Eclipso from Whitmore's body. After Eclipso left Whitmore's body, the Justice Society utilized different forms of power and transformed him into a piece of toast, successfully preventing his invasion.

Mentor of the JSA
Soon afterward, the Ultra-Humanite, still posing as Starman, moved in with the Whitmore-Dugans, reminiscing his past with Pat Dugan and choosing to stay as the new Justice Society's mentor, using his expertise and experience in vigilantism to guide the team.

Former Powers

 * Cosmic Energy Physiology: In Sylvester Pemberton's body, the Ultra-Humanite was able to utilize his mutated physiology to wield the powerful Cosmic Staff and its energy.
 * Flight: As Pemberton, the Ultra-Humanite can fly when using the Cosmic Staff.
 * Photokinesis: As Pemberton, the Ultra-Humanite is capable of generating light using the Cosmic Staff to temporarily blind or distract his enemies.
 * Stellarkinesis: As Pemberton, the Ultra-Humanite can create and manipulate stellar energy using the staff to use against his opponents.
 * Telepathic Connection: Not only can the Ultra-Humanite, in Pemberton's body, communicate with the Cosmic Staff, he can also summon the staff from a great distance with a simple thought in his mind.
 * Gorilla Physiology: While in a mutated albino gorilla form, the Ultra-Humanite possesses abilities far stronger than those wielded by average humans.

Abilities

 * Genius-Level Intellect: Ultra-Humanite was initially a talented scientist, who utilized his knowledge and skills to become an enemy of the Justice Society.
 * Biology: With the assistance of Shiro Ito, the Ultra-Humanite was able to transfer his brain to the body of the famous actor Delores Winters and subsequently a mutated albino gorilla, while retaining his intelligence.
 * Peak of Human Physical Condition: As a trained and experienced vigilante, Pemberton's body has an excellent physique, allowing the Ultra-Humanite to take on Olympic-level criminals such as Sportsmaster and Tigress without showing visible signs of exhaustion.
 * Acrobatics: While wielding the Cosmic Staff, the Ultra-Humanite can perform exceptional acrobatic movements with ease and evade projectiles with ease.
 * Hand-to-Hand Combat: The Ultra-Humanite was able to take on skilled combatants in the field.
 * Staff-Fighting: In Pemberton's body, the Ultra-Humanite wielded the Cosmic Staff, which he used extensively in battles.

Former Equipment

 * Starman Suit: An exact replica of the original Starman Suit, Pat Dugan handcrafted the replica for Pemberton to return as Starman, not knowing he was the Ultra-Humanite in disguise.