Hourman (Rex Tyler)

Rex Tyler
Rex Tyler as the original Hourman from the cover of Adventure Comics #54 (September 1940).
Art by Bernard Baily.
Publication information
PublisherDC Comics
First appearanceAdventure Comics #48 (March 1940)
Created byKen Fitch (writer)
Bernard Baily (artist)
In-story information
Full nameRex Tyler
Team affiliations
Notable aliasesHour-Man
Abilities
  • Use of Miraclo Pill grants:
  • Superhuman strength, speed, stamina, and durability
  • Night vision
  • Ability to survive underwater
  • Martial arts

Hourman (Rex Tyler) is a fictional superhero appearing in comics published by DC Comics. He is known as the original Hourman (spelled Hour-Man in his earliest appearances, also referred to as The Hour-Man, and The Hourman). He was created by writer Ken Fitch and artist Bernard Baily in Adventure Comics #48 (April 1940), during the Golden Age of Comic Books. He continued to appear in Adventure Comics until issue #83 (Feb 1943).

Rex Tyler made his live-action debut in the first season of DC's Legends of Tomorrow before becoming a guest star in the second season, portrayed by Patrick J. Adams. Rex Tyler also appeared in the first season of the DC Universe series Stargirl, portrayed by Lou Ferrigno Jr.