Apollo is a fictional character, a comic book superhero who first appeared in the Stormwatch series, but is best known for his role in The Authority. While visually distinct, Apollo is cast in the mold of the Superman archetype.
Apollo is notable for being among the first openly gay superheroes in print. He's married to fellow The Authority member Midnighter and both have adopted Jenny Quantum.
Warren Ellis introduced the character shortly after ...
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Apollo
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Warren Ellis
Warren Ellis (born 16 February 1968) is an English author of comics, novels, and television, well known for sociocultural commentary, both through his online...
Bryan Hitch
Bryan Hitch (born 1970) is a British comic book artist. He is the co-creator and artist of The Authority and The Ultimates.
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