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Rex Leech

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caption	Rex Leech as depicted in Superboy (vol. 4) #12 (February 1995). Art by Tom Grummett (penciler), Doug Hazlewood (inker), and Tom McCraw (colorist).
character_name	Rex Leech
real_name	Rex Leech
publisher	DC Comics
debut	Superman: The Man of Steel #20 (February 1993)
creators	Karl Kesel
Tom Grummett
Doug Hazlewood
partners
supports	Superboy
cat	superheroes
subcat	DC Comics
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sortkey	Rex Leech

Tom Grummett Doug Hazlewood Rex Leech is a fictional character in the DC Comics universe. He first appeared in Superman: The Man of Steel #20 in July 1993 and for a time was a regular supporting character in the Superboy line of comics.

Fictional character biography

Rex Leech is introduced in the aftermath of "The Death of Superman" event. During Superman's funeral procession, Leech attempts to buy the rights to Jimmy Olsen's picture of Superman dead. Jimmy punches Leech in the face. Leech has his goons threaten to shoot Jimmy in the knees before Robin stops the incident.

Vincent Edge of WGBS uses Leech to recruit a supervillain for the new Superboy to fight, with Edge intending to gain a higher rating on his television station. In exchange, Leech becomes Superboy's sole representative. Superboy is reluctant to hire Leech as his manager, having already been offered a deal by Lex Luthor, until he meets Leech's daughter Roxy, who falls in love with him. Leech manages to secure the exclusive rights to Superman's name and symbol in exchange for half of all profits from merchandising being given to charity.

Leech pushes Superboy's merchandising as far as he could, even attempting to create an animated series based on him. Leech uses most of his money on bad investments, leaving him unable to pay back Mr. Gamboni, whom he owes a large sum. Gamboni sends Copperhead after Leech, but Superboy manages to save both Leech and Roxy.

Powers and abilities

Rex Leech is a shrewd businessman and a fast-talker. His talents lie in the areas of entertainment management, cross-promotion, and copyright law.

References

(2010). "The Essential Superman Encyclopedia". Del Rey.
(February 1993). "[[Superman: The Man of Steel]]". DC Comics.
(July 1993). "[[The Adventures of Superman (comic book)". DC Comics.
(November 1993). "[[The Adventures of Superman (comic book)". DC Comics.
(May 1994). "[[Superboy (comic book)". DC Comics.
(February 1995). "[[Superboy (comic book)". DC Comics.

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