Captain Ray
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Captain Ray, or "El Capitan Rayo" in Spanish, is Francisco D'ardoine, an original character created by Gulliver Juguetes, a Latin-American toy company located in Colombia. The character appeared for the first time in 1986 as part of the line up of their own Super Powers Collection toy line; a knock-off to Kenner's Super Powers Collection line, released in North America based on several characters from DC Comics.
[edit] Powers
Captain Ray's powers are energy related: according to the fact box on the cardback of the figure, it was stated that he is able to manage storms, directing lightning by will. He can create and send off of bolts of lightning. He flies and he accumulates solar, electric or nuclear energy. Captain Rays powers are similar to those of several other DC Comics characters including, Black Lightning, Black Vulcan and Livewire. It was also noted that he is mortal and needs a constant supply of energy.
[edit] Enemies
The card of the figure mentioned that Captain Ray's enemies included Captain Squad, Tigerwoman and LX230. None of thess characters seem to have ever appeared in any comic, just like Captain Ray, nor were they included in the Colombian line.
