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{{Infobox comics character|<!--Misplaced Pages:WikiProject Comics--> |
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|image=L-Ron (DC Comics).jpg |
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|caption=L-Ron|character_name=L-Ron |
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|real_name=L-Ron H*bb*rd |
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|debut=''Justice League International'' #14 (June 1988) |
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|creators=] (plot, pencil layouts); ] (script); ] (pencils); ] (inks) |
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|powers=As Despero: amplified strength, speed, stamina, agility and durability. |
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'''L-Ron''' (full name L-Ron H-bb-rd) is a ], a robot in the ] ]. L-Ron first appeared in ''Justice League International'' #14 (June 1988). |
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==Fictional character history== |
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L-Ron (named after science fiction writer ]) was originally the robot companion of ]. At the time Manga Khan also had other robots named after famous figures in science fiction including Commander Sooroo, Captain Krikk ('']'' #14), Hein-9 (named after ], ''Justice League International'' #20) and K-Dikk (named after ], ''Justice League International'' #21) among others. Manga Khan is an intergalactic trader, who in that role appears as a foe of the ] in the early 1990s. L-Ron also exhibited different robot forms at this time. Khan damages one of these forms when angered that a JLA team had successfully followed the ship (as they were holding ] as a prisoner). L-Ron wasn't too concerned about the damage; he wonders what forms are available in the 'fall line'.<ref>''Justice League International'' #14 (June 1988)</ref> |
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Khan and his forces later trick Mister Miracle into becoming a prisoner of contract, L-Ron is involved in this adventure as well.<ref>''Mister Miracle'' #13-14 (March–April 1990).</ref> |
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Manga Khan later traded L-Ron to the Justice League in exchange for the inert body of the ] ]. At the time Manga paraphrases ] saying "Alas poor L-Ron I knew him K-Dikk".<ref>''Justice League of America'' #40 (July 1990)</ref> |
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L-Ron assists the League in various non-combat roles (mainly administration and maintenance). He annoys many of them by inventing praise-laden salutations when he appears. |
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===Despero=== |
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Later on, L-Ron's consciousness is transferred into the body of Despero by ] in a desperate attempt to stop the villain's latest rampage. During the "Breakdowns" storyline that ran through '']'' and '']'', Despero wakes up in L-Ron's body and attacks the ] including ], ] and ]. Despero/L-Ron is defeated when he chases them outside and is shot by a duck hunter.<ref>''Justice League Europe'' #36 (March 1, 1992)</ref> |
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L-Ron continues to associate with the League, becoming a member of the ]. He works closely with ], ] and ]. Despero's body affects L-Ron, giving him the urge to kill innocents. |
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L-Ron participates in a multi-League effort against ], an alien threatening all life on Earth. During this mission, L-Ron's friend Ice is slain by the villain.<ref>''Justice League Task Force'' #13-14 (June–July 1994)</ref> |
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Despero's mind temporarily takes over the body again during a battle with ]{{dn|date=February 2022}}, but at the end of the fight, L-Ron has resumed control, while the disembodied Despero has disappeared. Soon thereafter, the Despero mind returns to battle ], but L-Ron is not present at that time. |
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===Back in form=== |
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Under unknown circumstances, he returns to the form in which he had been sold to the Justice League. He seen acting as ]'s assistant and liaison with ] in the "]". Manga attempts to buy him back but is refused. This story reveals he had been romantically involved with a robot known as J-Lo.<ref>''Formerly Known as the Justice League'' #1-6 (2003)</ref> |
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During his time with the Super Buddies, several members of the team vanish due to a misunderstanding over the function and form of a mystical artifact. Lord and ] speculate on sending L-Ron along the magical path to investigate, an idea he strongly protests. The heroes return safely.<ref>''JLA Classified'' #4-9 (2004)</ref> |
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Afterwards L-Ron disappeared into a comics limbo of sorts. Recently he has been seen working with a team of supervillains known as the ]. His motives for working with the villains is yet unknown, though he does assist the ] in fighting the ].<ref>''Metal Men'' #2-3 (2007)</ref> |
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L-Ron's robotic form is seen as a display in a super hero museum. <ref>''Sugar and Spike: Metahuman Investigations'' (2016)</ref> |
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===Alternate versions=== |
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L-Ron's mind has survived a thousand years into the alternate future of ''Justice League 3001''. As before, he tries to support the Justice League.<ref>''Justice League 3001'' #1 (2015)</ref> |
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==In other media== |
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===Television=== |
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* L-Ron appears in the '']'' episode "Cornered", voiced by ]. This version is a ] to ] helping him attack the Hall of Justice. When Despero's paralysis ability is turned against him by ] acting through ], L-Ron assumes his battle form and goes on the attack. He is ultimately destroyed when ] jumps on his back and summons his magical lightning. |
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===Film=== |
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* L-Ron was going to be ]'s assistant in the unmade movie '']''. '']'' star ] was considered a possible choice for voice actor, giving L-Ron a 'gay ]' persona. The unproduced script was written by Dwight's friend and fellow co-star ].<ref name="smith part 2"> {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061006003154/http://www.cinescape.com/0/Editorial.asp?this_cat=Movies&obj_id=21118&aff_id=0 |date=2006-10-06}}</ref> |
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==References== |
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==See also== |
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{{Justice League International}} |
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