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'''The Earth Organization''' is an independent, international [[non-profit]], [[non-partisan]], conservation and environmental organization, with new solutions, committed to the creative, responsible rehabilitation of planet Earth and the plant and animal kingdoms.

|caption=Comet's new uniform on the cover of <br>''Mystery in Space'' #1<br>Art by Shane Davis

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|character_name=Captain Comet

|real_name=Adam Blake

|publisher=[[DC Comics]]

|debut=''[[Strange Adventures]]'' # 9<br> (June 1951)

|creators=[[John Broome (writer)|John Broome]]<br>[[Carmine Infantino]]

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|status=Active

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|previous_alliances=[[Secret Society of Super Villains]], [[L.E.G.I.O.N.]]

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|powers=[[Telepathy]], [[Psychokinesis|telekinesis]], [[clairvoyance]], [[List of comic book superpowers#Electrical manipulation|Electrical manipulation]], genius intelligence, superhuman strength and endurance, invulnerability, [[teleportation]]

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The Earth Organization was founded in 2003 by veteran [[South African]] conservationist [[Lawrence Anthony]].

'''Captain Comet''' ('''Adam Blake''') is a fictional [[DC Comics]] [[superhero]] created by writer [[John Broome (writer)|John Broome]] and artist [[Carmine Infantino]].

The Earth Organization works in association with corporations and other environmental groups around the world in projects of mutual interest.

==Publication history==

The character of Captain Comet first appeared in ''[[Strange Adventures]]'' # 9 (June, 1951).

==Purpose==

Captain Comet's 1950s appearances ended with ''Strange Adventures'' #49 (October, 1954).

The stated purpose of The Earth Organization is:

#''To create a fundamental change in mankind’s awareness of, and relationship to, his environment and the plant and animal kingdoms, by example and education, thereby reversing the downward spiral of life on Earth.''

He finally reappeared in comics in 1976, when comic writer [[Gerry Conway]] brought him back as a supporting character in ''[[Secret Society of Super Villains]]''. In this series, it is revealed that Captain Comet has been exploring space since his final ''Strange Adventures'' appearance. After the cancellation of ''Secret Society of Super Villains'', he makes various guest appearances in other DC titles until becoming a lead character in the [[1990s]] ''[[L.E.G.I.O.N.]]'' series.

#''To bridge the gap between mankind, industry, commerce and the environment through applicable environmentalism, workable tools, accurate data and a business and scientific approach to the field of the environment.''

#''To raise ethical standards within the conservation movement.''

The Earth Organization has a strong scientific orientation and a reputation for bold conservation initiatives, including the rescue of the [[Baghdad zoo]] during the coalition [[invasion of Iraq]] in April 2003, negotiations with the infamous Ugandan [[Lords Resistance Army]], to protect game rangers and raise awareness of endangered species, including the [[Northern White Rhinoceros]], and work with remote rural African communities to rebuild cultural and traditional ties to nature.

==Fictional character biography==

[[Image:Strange adventures 9.jpg|thumb|left|150px|''Strange Adventures'' #9<br>Art by [[Carmine Infantino]].]]

Through the activities of its scientific advisory board, The Earth Organization forwards and supports environmental education, targeting different age and culture groups, with the intention of firmly entrenching environmental education as a part of the syllabus of educational institutions.

Captain Comet is a [[Mutant (fictional)#DC Comics: metahuman|mutant]] [[metahuman]] born a hundred thousand years before his time. His "metagene" is triggered by a [[comet]] shining its light upon him at birth. His powers include [[Telepathy]], [[Psychokinesis|telekinesis]], [[clairvoyance]], [[List of comic book superpowers#Electrical manipulation|Electrical manipulation]], a genius-level intellect, superhuman strength and endurance, and invulnerability.

The Earth Organization is registered as an independent non-profit organization in South Africa, with branches in the USA, France, Canada, Hungary and Slovakia.

Blake discovers his unique abilities while he is growing up, but he first uses his skills to fight crime as an adult. He intervenes when criminals attempt to steal an advanced scientific device invented by his friend, physics Professor Emery Zackro. After this adventure, Blake decides to become a superhero on a full-time basis, creating his own costume and fighting various threats.

Captain Comet is unusual in that, unlike most comic book superheroes, he remains a product of the time he was created. In the 2006 ''Mystery in Space'' miniseries, his dog Tyrone talks about Adam Blake discovering his abilities "during what he called the 1950's."

===''Infinite Crisis'' and "One Year Later"===

Captain Comet appears regularly in DC's 2005 ''[[Rann-Thanagar War]]'' mini-series.

In 2006 he stars in a new 8-part [[limited series]], ''[[Mystery in Space#Mystery in Space (2006)|Mystery in Space]]'' written by [[Jim Starlin]] and pencilled by [[Shane Davis]]. The mini-series contains short backup stories featuring the Weird, tangled in a mysterious corporation/religious organization, linked with the events in the series itself.

Shortly in the first issue Captain Comet faces a big turning point in his life when, dying in space, burned by a sun, his spirit, somehow making contact with the Weird's own soul, is able to rebuild a much younger self, with all memories and mental abilities of the older one, but still underdeveloped physical powers, able to teleport in the safety of his house, and sets off to investigate about the event. In the process he gains a slightly redesgined outfit, and drops the "Captain" title from his moniker, going as "Comet".

==Powers==

[[Image:Comet01.jpg|180px|thumb|Captain Comet in <br>''Rann-Thanagar War'' #5 (2005). Art by [[Ivan Reis]].]]

Captain Comet is the pinnacle of human evolution. His evolved mental functions not only give him genius level I.Q. but endows him with [[telepathy]], a gift that enables him to read people's minds, communicate with his thoughts, and control minds. He also has the mental power of [[psychokinesis|telekinesis]], an ability that enables him to use his thoughts to move, lift, and alter matter (Usually in the form of creating and dispelling clothing) without having any physical contact with it, mentally lift himself upwards to fly at high-speed, create barriers of psychic force to deflect most physical attacks, and fire bursts of psionic energy that strike a target with concussive impact or energy of various forms, such as electricity or fire. His telekinetic shields can be used to simultaneously protect himself from the vacuum of space, while surrounding himself with an aura of oxygen to breathe. Captain Comet's brain also contains evolved sensory centers enabling him to [[clairvoyance|clairvoyantly]] "see" events outside of his range of sight, or even, in a limited way, see the future. If he focuses on clairvoyance he can see up to a 100,000 years into the future. He also possesses two extra senses: the "sense of strength" allows him to evaluate an opponent's strength and a "vibro-sense" which allows him to read the emotions of others. His evolved physiology makes him superhumanly strong and durable.

At one point, Captain Comet was armed with a weapon known as the Omni-Blaster, which could literally have any effect on his target; but it will also have the same effect on Captain Comet.

Captain Comet is a prodigy with the ability to master any skill upon his first attempt. He has a photographic memory, and possesses a comprehensive intellect well in advance of that of the average human. He is also a highly skilled hand-to-hand combatant.<br>

After his rebirth in ''Mystery in Space'' #1, Captain Comet can now teleport instantly to anywhere in the universe. However, Comet must rest for five minutes after teleporting a short distance, and for one hour after teleporting a greater distance. Comet's super-strength is vastly diminished after his rebirth. Due to his physical prowess building with age, and his rebirth as much younger self, Comet supposes that eventually his body will regain his lost strength.

==Other Appearances==

In the 1994 [[Elseworlds]] mini-series ''[[Kingdom Come (comic)|Kingdom Come]]'', Captain Comet is a member of Superman's reformed Justice League. He is chosen by Superman to be warden of the Gulag, the holding facility/prison for meta-humans who chose to defy the Justice League. He is killed in a prison riot.

Captain Comet also makes an appearance in the final issue of the out-of-continuity Elseworlds miniseries ''[[The Golden Age (comics)|The Golden Age]]'', which takes place in 1951, very early in his crimefighting career.

==External links==

*[http://www.earthorganization.org Official Website]

*[http://www.toonopedia.com/capcomet.htm Toonopedia entry on Captain Comet]

*[http://www.earthorganization.org/WhoWeAre.aspx?CatID=1 The Earth Organization Scientific Advisory Board]

*[http://www.mykey3000.com/cosmicteams/legion/l-e-g-i-o-n/captain_comet.htm Cosmic Teams entry on Captain Comet]

*[http://www.lawrenceanthony.co.za Founder of The Earth Organization]

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