puts himself into a coma. Over the course of the episodes "In the Beginning" and "Dark Victory", he recovers and eventually returns to active duty. Matter-Eater Lad received an action figure in Mattel's DC Universe Classics line as part of the Legion of Super-Heroes 12-pack. Matter-Eater Lad is referenced in Guided By Voices' EP Clown Prince of the Menthol Trailer. References External links A Hero History Of Matter-Eater Lad Characters created by Jerry Siegel Comics characters introduced in 1963 DC Comics aliens DC Comics characters with superhuman strength DC Comics extraterrestrial superheroes DC Comics superheroes Fictional senators