[5] In 1st Special #12 editorial wrote that the initial genesis of the character was inspired by the current popular U.F.O theories mixed with traditional super hero dynamics[6] Mikaal Tomas (also known as Michael Thomas) is a DC Comics superhero, introduced in the 1970s.

[7] The song tells of a benevolent alien who arrives on Earth to save it from destruction, similar to Mikaal's backstory.

The 1990s series also revealed that Mikaal originates from the planet Talok III and that his species is related to Shadow Lass.

[9] Tomas is an alien who traveled to Earth to help conquer it, but instead turned against his war-like people in defense of the human race.

Afterward, Mikaal appears in the main Justice League of America series, where he joins the eponymous team.

[14] Starman and Congorilla later help rescue the gorilla scientist Malavar from Gorilla City terrorists so he can help them break into the energy dome around Washington, D.C.[15][8] Starman plays a pivotal role in the League's final adventure, where he and the Atom travel inside Shade's brain to free him from Eclipso's control.