Larry Trainor, also known as Negative Man,[1] is a former pilot for the United States Air Force who was exposed to an unknown "Negative Energy".
Biography
Doom Patrol
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
Powers and Abilities
Powers
- Longevity: The "Negative Energy" is able to delay Trainor's aging and allow his body to remain the same for over 50 years.<ref name="Doom Patrol (Titans)">
- 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.<ref name="Doom Patrol (Titans)">
Abilities
- Cooking: Trainor was shown to be a proficient chef, serving as the culinary expert at Caulder House.<ref name="Doom Patrol (Titans)">
- Pilot: Trainor was the test pilot for the North American X-15.<ref name="Doom Patrol (Titans)">
Equipment
Current Equipment
- Bandages: Trainor wears bandages all over his body.<ref name="Doom Patrol (Titans)">
Former Equipment
- North American X-15: Trainor flew the experimental jet, North American X-15, while testing it in the atmosphere.[2]
Appearances
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Doom Patrol (Titans) | Appears |
Notes
- 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
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Larry Trainor
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Negative Man
References
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New Multiverse
Earth: 21 • Mindscape |