| “ | If he finds out who you are and comes here… I don’t even want to think about it. You know, you might laugh at those red and white stripes that I wore, but people looked at those instead of my face. We had costumes for a reason: to protect our families. | ” |
— Pat in "S.T.R.I.P.E."
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Patrick "Pat" Dugan is a main character in The CW and DC Universe series Stargirl.
Pat Dugan once went by the less-than-inspired superhero name of Stripesy, the sidekick to a young hero known as the Star-Spangled-Kid, and was later known as Starman of the legendary Justice Society of America.
Today, Pat has left his sidekick life behind him. When his new step-daughter, Courtney Whitmore, discovers Pat's secret past and takes on Starman's legacy to become Stargirl, Pat is forced to come out of retirement and once again become a sidekick — to his step-daughter — this time piloting a fifteen-foot robot called S.T.R.I.P.E.[1]
Biography
When Pat was twenty, he was hired by the Pemberton family to be their mechanic and driver. He befriended the Pemberton's fifteen-year-old son, Sylveser. Sylvester put on a mask to stop criminals from threatening his parents, and Pat helped him in his endeavor. As they got older, they fought crime together. Pat went by the less-than-inspired superhero name of Stripesy. He served as the sidekick to Sylvestor's teenage alias, Star-Spangled-Kid. They defeated a villain named Dr. Weerd.
A few years later, Sylvester found the cosmic staff and became the superhero, Starman. When Sylvester joined the Justice Society of America he brought Pat along with him. Pat continued his sidekick adventures this time, with the JSA, a group that soon became his closest friends. After the JSA was defeated by the Injustice Society, Pat kept Starman's staff safe and retired from his sidekick days.
Two years ago, Pat met Barbara Whitmore at Richie's Diner while they were both visiting Blue Valley. They ordered the same food - a corn dog and banana split. They had an instant connection and were married a few years later. After accepting a job in Blue Valley, Barbara, Pat, his son Mike, and stepdaughter Courtney, moved from California to Blue Valley.
Personality
| “ | You were a good friend. | ” |
Pat is a kind-hearted and brave man with a strong sense of loyalty. He stayed by his best friend through the many phases of their lives. His loyalty to his friends has lasted well after their deaths. He even came to Blue Valley in the hopes of finding the people responsible for their deaths. He felt honored to be a side-kick and enjoys helping others. He is protective of his family, including his new stepdaughter, Courtney. He has a good sense of humor that sometimes is overlooked by his family or friends.
Physical Appearance
Pat is a middle-aged man with brown hair, hazel eyes, and a relaxed sense of self. He often wears relaxed clothing such as plaid shirts over a darker colored t-shirt and either jeans or dress pants. He has minimal facial hair. Pat uses a fifteen-foot armored robotic suit when operating as the superhero sidekick S.T.R.I.P.E.
Equipment
- S.T.R.I.P.E. Armor: S.T.R.I.P.E. is a fifteen-foot armored robot that was built by Pat after he retired from the JSA and his time as "Stripesy". The robot allows Pat to safely operate as the sidekick, S.T.R.I.P.E., while he aids Stargirl.
- Pat's Car: This car is a retro-looking vehicle owned and driven by Pat during his time with the Justice Society of America.
- Stripesy Costume: As a teenager, Pat wore a white and red striped shirt as his "Stripesy" sidekick costume. When he retired as a sidekick he gave up the costume.
Appearances
- "Stargirl"
- "S.T.R.I.P.E."
Notes and Trivia
- He is often seen wearing stripes in his everyday clothes, a possible reference to his aliases.
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