Rex Tyler was a retired superhero known as "Hourman", and a member of the Justice Society of America.

Early History

Very little is known about the history of Rex Tyler, other than the fact that he was a member of the Justice Society of America.

Season Nine

Hourman's hourglass was on display in the JSA Brownstone with the rest of the former member's items.

In the Comics

Rex Tyler/Hourman first appeared in Adventure Comics #48 (1940), created by Ken Fitch and Bernard Baily. Rex was a research chemist who created the drug "Miraclo", which gave him powers such as Superhuman Strength for exactly one hour. He found a costume in an abandoned costume shop, became the superhero "Hourman", and joined the Justice Society of America. Years later, Rex had a son named Rick, who eventually took up the Hourman mantle.

Notes

• For unknown reasons, a plaque at the JSA Brownstone identifies him as the "Golden Age Hourman" (a term not applied to anyone else). It is unknown if there have been more than one Hourman, given the need for such a sign.
• The character is identified as "Hourman" onscreen. However, his real name is never established.
• It is unknown if Rex is still alive. Kent Nelson said that "The Hourman's run out."; so it is possible that he is dead.
• In the Season Seven episode Action, there is an Hourman action figure on display in Ben Meyers' apartment.

Other faces of Rex Tyler