| “ | Not making sense is kind of how we roll around here. | ” |
— Larry Trainor[src]
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Larry Trainor, also known as Negative Man,[1] is a former pilot for the United States Air Force who was exposed to a Negative Spirit.
Biography[edit | hide | hide all]
Doom Patrol[edit | hide]
At some point before 1968, Larry Trainor was exposed to an unknown "Negative Energy" on his plane and was taken to Caulder House for treatment.[2]
Meeting Rachel Roth[edit | hide]
A Big Green Problem[edit | hide]
Powers and Abilities[edit | hide]
Powers[edit | hide]
- Longevity: The Negative Spirit is able to delay Trainor's aging and allow his body to remain the same for over 50 years.[2]
- Radiation Production: After being sent into a field of cosmic radiation while testing the X-15, Trainor was exposed to an unknown "Negative Energy" and became the host of it, forcing his body to produce radiation without any form of control.[2]
Abilities[edit | hide]
- Cooking: Trainor was shown to be a proficient chef, serving as the culinary expert at Caulder House.[2]
- Pilot: Trainor was the test pilot for the North American X-15.[2]
Equipment[edit | hide]
Current Equipment[edit | hide]
Former Equipment[edit | hide]
- North American X-15: Trainor flew the experimental jet, North American X-15, while testing it in the atmosphere.[2]
Appearances[edit | hide]
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Doom Patrol (Titans) | Appears |
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Game Over | Appears |
Notes[edit | hide]
- He was originally intended to be the same as his Earth-21 counterpart. However, it was later revealed in Crisis on Infinite Earths: Part Five that they are separate people.
Gallery[edit | hide]
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Larry Trainor
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Negative Man (2019)
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Negative Man (2022)
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References[edit | hide]
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| New Multiverse
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