Publication history Manhattan Guardian

the character appeared in manhattan guardian mini-series. inspiration came british newspaper guardian gave morrison idea tabloid-sponsored superhero, translated america.

the manhattan guardian series set in cinderella city (to separate ugly sisters metropolis , gotham) new york city unrealised architectural projects including idea hotel attraction proposed paul laffoley, hans hollein s rolls-royce building concept chase manhattan bank building, robert moses mid-manhattan expressway , frank lloyd wright s ellis island key . original idea came paul laffoley s suggestion reference gaudi s architecture inspiration in rebuilding ground zero, following 9/11. morrison said want more exalted new york, things dreamed of brought reality

the character later made cameos in infinite crisis , 52.