Rip Hunter

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Rip Hunter is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. The character is a time-traveling superhero from the future who works to ensure the safety of the timestream. His origins and true name are a closely guarded secret to protect him from time-traveling enemies. It is known that he is actually the son of Booster Gold. Vanishing Point is his headquarters, which exists at the end of time. He has been a member of the Forgotten Heroes, the Linear Men, and the Time Masters.

Rip Hunter was created by Jack Miller and Ruben Moreira, first appearing in Showcase #20. (1959)

The character, portrayed by Arthur Darvill, appeared in the first three and seventh seasons of The CW's Arrowverse television series Legends of Tomorrow.