Aleta Ogord, known as Starhawk, is a 31st-century heroine created by Steve Gerber and Sal Buscema. Her ability to manipulate solid light allows her to generate defensive shields and flight platforms. For a long time, she shared her physical existence with her husband Stakar, cyclically swapping places in reality.
Solid light technology and its tactical application 💡
Manipulating solid light is not a carnival trick; it allows building nearly indestructible structures in real time. Aleta can create anything from a simple step to a barrier that stops high-energy projectiles. Precise control of light density requires constant mental focus, which limits its use in prolonged combat or under extreme stress. It is not an infinite power, but a tool with clear rules.
Marital coexistence: taking turns to exist 💑
Imagine having to coordinate with your partner not just dinner, but also being awake. Aleta and Stakar took turns occupying the same body, like a timeshare rental. If they had an argument, one could disappear, leaving the other mid-sentence. Quite a radical form of couples therapy, no doubt, but effective for avoiding fights over the open fridge.