Rex Tyler

## Hourman

Rex as Hourman

Mister, Sir (Titles)

## Biography: (Written by Hooty)

### Childhood: 1945-1969

Rex was born on September 17th, 1945 in Upstate New York as Rex Albert Tyler. From a young age Rex had an affinity for science, specifically chemistry and biology. His parents would support this by providing him with whatever he needed to learn about biology and chemistry.

Rex's good grades got him into Ivy University, where he met Sandra Knight, daughter of Ted Knight. Rex and Sandra were part of a group of friends that included me, Al Pratt, James Hawkes, and Shiera Manser. And of course, Rex fell in love with Sandra. So much so that he would do anything for her.

Well, 1967 came, that year heroes emerged such as The Flash, Green Lantern, and Wonder Woman. It was no secret that Sandra loved heroes. And over time, that love grew. All of a sudden, James and Shiera left stating that they had to go "find themselves". One day in 1969, after the formation of the Justice Society, she expressed her interest in becoming a hero.

In hopes of earning her love, Rex began to help her make a suit and gadgets. So Rex decided to become a hero to work alongside and comfort Sandra. But instead of making gadgets, he used his knowledge of biochemistry to create a pill that gives a human enhanced strength, durability, stamina, agility, etc. (he used the resources of where he got his work-study, Bannerman Chemical). It was Miraclo but it can be used for 60 minutes of a day. He used this to become the Man of the Hour!

### the Man of the Hour: 1971-1973

Rex would change this name to Hourman as he felt Hourman was better. Rex's first adventure as Hourman was to help a woman whose husband was falling in a bad crowd. This led to him stopping a robbery. Rex would help the "common man" while other heroes fought major threats. A year later, in 1972, Rex was approached by the Justice Society of America to join them and he did. Later that year, the Society battled Brainwave and Solomon Grundy. Rex began to become addicted to Miraclo but with the help of Sandra he overcame this addiction. In 1973, the Society battled the Injustice Society and in the aftermath the world forgot about the heroes. So Rex retired.

### Rex Tyler: 1973-2008

Rex built up the courage to ask Sandra out on a date, which she gladly accepted. The date was successful and led to Rex and Sandra dating. This led Rex to move to Blue Valley. Rex also continued to go to college to earn his doctorate in biochemistry.

In 1985, Rex would buy Bannerman Chemical (albeit with loans from friends) and turned it into Tyler Chemical Company (though he later turned it into TylerCo.). In 1988, Rex was planning on proposing to Sandra but they had a fight and broke it off (unknowingly, Sandra was pregnant with Rex's daughter).

Rex would meet a woman named Wendi in 1989. And in 1990, on New Year's, he proposed to her. In 1994, Rex and Wendi had a child, Richard "Rick" Tyler. Rick being born made Rex so happy. But in 1997, tragedy struck. Wendi was killed in a car accident. This led to Rex being depressed and ignoring his son. Rick was more athletic than scholar so this strained Rick's relationship with Rex (who wanted Rick to be more scholarly).

In 2001, Jay had approached Rex at his home. Jay had asked a bunch of questions but Rex dodged them. But Rex did answer Jay's final question and slammed the door. Feeling sorry for his friend, Jay, unknowingly to both Sandra and Rex, set up a meeting between the two. The next day, Rex saw Sandra while going somewhere, and decided to see if he could rekindle his relationship with Sandra. So Rex once more asked her on a date, she reluctantly said yes. And things ended up going well.

In 2002, Rex met Delilah Knight, Sandra's daughter. And during a conversation in 2005, Sandra slipped up saying that Delilah was Rex's daughter. So Rex wanted to become close with Delilah and spend more time with her. In 2007, Rex told Delilah and Rick that he and Sandra used to be a hero. This provoked Delilah to become a hero, the new Phantom Lady, and Rex made her a suit as a way to become closer with her. Soon after, Rex proposed to Sandra and they got married in 2008.

### Hourman: 2009-Present

And in 2009, Rick became the new Hourman. And Rex began to train him. Rick would help Yolanda Montez, Beth Chapel, and Courtney Whitmore. In 2011, a new JSA would be formed and Rex helped oversee and train them. In 2012, Rex helped the JSA to defeat Infinity, Inc. In 2014, Rex helped the League stop the OMACs. And in 2015, he and the JSA took down the Injustice Society. In 2016, Rex, the JSA, the League, etc. would take down Darkseid and stop his invasion. As of now, Rex is living peacefully with Sandra and is glad to oversee the JSA.

## Strengths

* **Biochemist:** Rex has a doctorate in biochemistry and this helped him make Miraclo.
* **Decelerated Aging:** One side-affect of Miraclo is that if used for a long time, the user will have a decelerated aging.
* **Enhanced Immune System:** Another side affect is that the user has an enhanced immune system.

## Weaknesses

* **Limit:** Miraclo can only be used for an hour, after that the user has to wait until the next day to use it.
* **Drug Addiction:** (Formerly)

## Tech

* **Miraclo:**
	+ **Enhanced Strength**
	+ **Enhanced Stamina**
	+ **Enhanced Durability**
	+ **Enhanced Speed**
* **Hourglass:** The hourglass stores the Miraclo (originally it was just decoration).

## Fun Facts

* Rex owns a 66 yellow Mustang, it's his favorite car.