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'''Matthew 'Red' Ryan''' is a fictional character and member of the [[Challengers of the Unknown]], published by [[DC Comics]]. |
'''Matthew 'Red' Ryan''' is a fictional character and member of the superhero team [[Challengers of the Unknown]], published by [[DC Comics]]. He debuted in [[Showcase (comics)]] #6. |
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==Biography== |
==Biography== |
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An accomplished [[stunt man]] and daredevil performer, Ryan is known for his athletic ability and fearless attitude towards extreme sport. He was scheduled to appear on a radio program with pilot [[Ace Morgan]], scientist Walter "Prof" Haley, and boxer Rocky Davis. After their plane crashes in the [[Rocky Mountains]], the four men emerge from the wreckage alive and unscathed. Deciding to band together, they form the Challengers of the Unknown and embark on a career of adventuring. |
An accomplished [[stunt man]] and daredevil performer, Red Ryan is known for his athletic ability and fearless attitude towards extreme sport. He was scheduled to appear on a radio program with pilot [[Ace Morgan]], scientist Walter "Prof" Haley, and boxer Rocky Davis. After their plane crashes in the [[Rocky Mountains]], the four men emerge from the wreckage alive and unscathed. Deciding to band together, they form the Challengers of the Unknown and embark on a career of adventuring. |
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During one of their adventures, |
During one of their adventures, Red appears to be killed off, and his younger brother, pop star Marty "Tino Manarry" Ryan, joins the team in his absence. However, Red soon returns to the team, and Marty leaves after receiving injuries that render him blind. |
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Years later, a middle-aged Red is still affiliated with the Challengers and living in Challenger Mountain. When [[Multi-Man]] sabotages the team's generator, the resulting explosion destroys their base and the nearby town, killing thousands of people. Although Prof and June are supposedly deceased, Red, Ace and Rocky survive the blast and are charged with criminal negligence. Despite being found not guilty, they are ordered to disband as a team. Following the split, Red becomes a vigilante mercenary. |
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==Alternate Versions== |
==Alternate Versions== |
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Red Ryan appears prominently with the rest of the Challengers in [[Darwyn Cooke]]'s miniseries [[DC: The New Frontier]]. This version of the character is portrayed as a [[James Dean]]-type rebel who struggles with the near-fatal plane crash. Unable to get it out of his mind, he meets up with Morgan, Haley and Davis, who resolve to seek adventure and explore the unknown. They participate in the attempted space rescue of [[Rick Flag]] and the defence against [[The Centre{Dinosaur Island]]. |
Red Ryan appears prominently with the rest of the Challengers in [[Darwyn Cooke]]'s miniseries [[DC: The New Frontier]]. This version of the character is portrayed as a [[James Dean]]-type rebel who struggles with the near-fatal plane crash. Unable to get it out of his mind, he meets up with Morgan, Haley and Davis, who resolve to seek adventure and explore the unknown. They participate in the attempted space rescue of [[Rick Flag]] and the defence against [[The Centre{Dinosaur Island]]. |
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As part of [[The New 52]]'s [[DC Presents]], Red is one of eight people scheduled to appear on a reality show. |
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==In Other Media== |
==In Other Media== |
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Revision as of 04:17, 17 February 2016
Matthew 'Red' Ryan is a fictional character and member of the superhero team Challengers of the Unknown, published by DC Comics. He debuted in Showcase (comics) #6.
Biography
An accomplished stunt man and daredevil performer, Red Ryan is known for his athletic ability and fearless attitude towards extreme sport. He was scheduled to appear on a radio program with pilot Ace Morgan, scientist Walter "Prof" Haley, and boxer Rocky Davis. After their plane crashes in the Rocky Mountains, the four men emerge from the wreckage alive and unscathed. Deciding to band together, they form the Challengers of the Unknown and embark on a career of adventuring.
During one of their adventures, Red appears to be killed off, and his younger brother, pop star Marty "Tino Manarry" Ryan, joins the team in his absence. However, Red soon returns to the team, and Marty leaves after receiving injuries that render him blind.
Years later, a middle-aged Red is still affiliated with the Challengers and living in Challenger Mountain. When Multi-Man sabotages the team's generator, the resulting explosion destroys their base and the nearby town, killing thousands of people. Although Prof and June are supposedly deceased, Red, Ace and Rocky survive the blast and are charged with criminal negligence. Despite being found not guilty, they are ordered to disband as a team. Following the split, Red becomes a vigilante mercenary.
Alternate Versions
Red Ryan appears prominently with the rest of the Challengers in Darwyn Cooke's miniseries DC: The New Frontier. This version of the character is portrayed as a James Dean-type rebel who struggles with the near-fatal plane crash. Unable to get it out of his mind, he meets up with Morgan, Haley and Davis, who resolve to seek adventure and explore the unknown. They participate in the attempted space rescue of Rick Flag and the defence against [[The Centre{Dinosaur Island]].
As part of The New 52's DC Presents, Red is one of eight people scheduled to appear on a reality show.
In Other Media
During Justice League: The New Frontier, Red Ryan appears in a nonspeaking cameo role.
Ryan appears in an episode of Batman: The Brave and the Bold, voiced by Ioan Gruffudd.