Origin | Super-Powers | Personal Data | Membership Record Legion of Super-Pets | Membership Comet was born Biron, a centaur, on the Greek isle of Aeaea in ancient times. There, Circe the sorceress reigned and the centaur fell in love with her. One day he saw her archenemy, Malador, a rival wizard, trying to poison her spring. With unerring accuracy his expertise with a bow and arrow prevented his evil plan. Circe saw him act in her defense and as a reward, she agreed to use her magic to grant his wish to be human. But Maldor had tampered with her potions, and instead of making him all-human, the one he drank made him all-horse. Circe could not undo the spell, but to lessen his grief, she used her magic to give him the super-powers of the gods, including immortality. However, Malador was not finished with his revenge against Biron, and cast a magic spell to exile Biron to an asteroid in the constellation Sagittarius forever (Action Comics No. 293/2, Adventure Comics No. 364). After centuries had passed, Supergirl's rocket sped by the asteroid on her way from Argo City to Earth. The rocket was equipped with repeller rays to protect it from asteroids; one struck Biron's asteroid and shattered the magical aura which had kept him prisoner (Action Comics No. 293/2). After using his telepathic powers to send her dreams of the two as super-partners, Biron the horse and Supergirl finally met. She named him Comet after a marking on his back which resembles a shooting star (Action Comics No. 292/2). Later, Comet went on a mission with Supergirl to the planet Zerox. While there, Prince Endor cast a magic spell that turns Comet into a human, but only when a comet passes through the solar system he is in. While human, he adopted the identity of "Bronco" Bill Starr, a rodeo trick-rider, whom Supergirl fell in love with (Action Comics No. 301/2). First Appearance: Adventure Comics No. 293 (written by Jerry Siegel, drawn by Curt Swan); chronologically, his first appearance is in Action Comics No. 292/2 (written by Leo Dorfman, drawn by Jim Mooney) See the Supergirl entry for details, though being a stallion he has them to a greater degree. Also, not being from Krypton he is unaffected by Kryptonite and red suns. The same potion that gave Biron the super-powers of the gods also made him immortal; as such he cannot age or die (Action Comics No. 293/2). Comet also possesses telepathic ability. Each time a comet passes through the solar system he is in, he turns into a man. For a brief transition period, he is once again a centaur (Action Comics No. 301/2). Limitations and Weaknesses: Comet is vulnerable to magic. While in human or centaur form, he becomes mortal and has no super-powers. Physical Description: As Comet, Biron the centaur, or Bill Starr, he has a comet-shaped birthmark on his upper back, just to the left of his spine. As a human it is located between his left shoulderblade and his spine (Action Comics No. 301/2). Comet, and the horse part of Biron, is white in color. Personality: Biron always longs to be fully human and is protective of Supergirl. Sometimes he resents being thought of as a "pet" when he is really half-human (Adventure Comics No. 364). Since Biron was born a centaur, his fate is controlled by the sign of Sagittarius (Action Comics No. 293/2). He is confident and has, at times, a fiery temper. Skills: Biron is a superb archer. Being a centaur his is also an exceptional horseback rider because he knows every move a horse is going to make instinctively (Action Comics No. 301/2). Interests: Biron enjoys performing and acting. Previous Occupations: Biron has been an animal actor, working with "screen goddess" Liz Gaynor (Action Comics No. 294/2). He also has an on-again, off-again job as rodeo trick-rider Bronco Bill Starr Action Comics No. 301/2). Worked as part of an acrobatic animal act in a circus (Superman No. 176/1). Nicknames: The Steed of Steel (Adventure Comics No. 351). Aliases: "Bronco" Bill Starr, Devil Horse (Action Comics No. 311/2). Relationships: Biron secretly loves Supergirl but doesn't want her to know that he is her pet horse. As the human Bill Starr he romances her but when he reverts to horse form he is grateful to be there for her as her super-pet (Action Comics No. 311/2). He gets along really well with all his teammates in the Legion of Super-Pets. Known Relatives: None Induction: The Brain Globes of Rambat mentally controlled the Legionnaires into ambushing Superboy with Kryptonite in order to carry out their plot to move the Earth into orbit around their doomed planet's purple sun. When Krypto the Super-Dog arrived and scattered the four aliens, showing that they had no powers over the minds of animals, Saturn Girl had the idea to recruit other Super-Pets throughout history. Bringing Streaky the Super-Cat, Beppo the Super-Monkey and Comet the Super-Horse together with Krypto, the four defeated the Brain Globes. In thanks, the Legionnaires officially named them the Legion of Super-Pets, an animal branch of their Super-Hero Club (Adventure Comics No. 293). Positions Held: Co-manager of the Henry Bergh Shelter for Homeless Animals in 20th century Metropolis (Superman No. 176/1). Aliases Used: Biron the Bowman Career Highlights: Adventure Comics No. 313 (Oct. 1963) "The Condemned Legionnaires"
Adventure Comics No. 322 (July 1964) "The Super-Tests of the Super-Pets"
Superman No. 176 (Apr. 1965) "The Revenge of the Super-Pets"
Adventure Comics No. 343 (Apr. 1966) "The Evil Hand of the Luck Lords"
Adventure Comics No. 351 (Dec. 1966) "The Forgotten Legion"
Adventure Comics No. 364 (Jan. 1968) "The Revolt of the Super-Pets"
Adventure Comics No. 380 (May 1969) "The Legion's Space Odyssey"
Action Comics No. 387 (Apr. 1970) "One Hero Too Many"
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