Todd Rice, also known as Obsidian, is a character in the television series, Stargirl. He is the twin brother of Jennie-Lynn Hayden and the son of Alan Scott, the original Green Lantern. Unlike his father and sister, Todd has complete power over shadows. However, they are uncontrollable.
He used to be a part of the Helix Institution for Youth Rehabilitation and by 2031, has become a member of the Justice Society with his sister.
Todd Rice/Obsidian was portrayed by Tim Gabriel and Nate Swift as a child.
Powers and Abilities[]
Powers[]
- Darkness Manipulation: Todd has various shadow-based powers, similar to the Shade'. Like Shade Todd is possible connected to the Shadowlands, a dimension of primordial, quasi-sentient darkness.
- Shadow Form: Todd possesses the power of shadows. He can turn into a living, three-dimensional shadow by merging with his own shadow, turning it completely black. If he wished he could merge whatever he is wearing with his shadow as well. He can turn any part or all of his body two-dimensional.
- Flight
- Teleportation
In the comics[]
The original character was created by Roy Thomas and Jerry Ordway and first appeared in All-Star Squadron #25.
Trivia[]
Todd is the first canonically confirmed LGBTQIA+ character to appear in Stargirl.
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