S.T.A.R. Labs
Scientific and Technological Advanced Research Laboratories (S.T.A.R. Labs) is a fictional scientific research facility and organization appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. It first appeared in "Superman" #246 (December 1971) and was created by Cary Bates and Rich Buckler. It is known for providing medical treatment to superheroes. Publication history. S.T.A.R. Labs was introduced in "Superman" #246 (December 1971). In the "Superman" comics, Professor Hamilton formerly worked there, and Dr. Kitty Faulkner, also known as the superheroine Rampage, is currently employed there. The Metropolis location is featured in a battle and as a plot point  in "Armageddon 2001". In "Teen Titans", Cyborg's parents, Silas and Eleanor Stone, and his former love interest, Dr. Sarah Charles, all worked for S.T.A.R. Labs. Past S.T.A.R. Labs employees are Murray Takamoto, Dr. Jenet Klyburn, Prof Dr. eL Mohammed and Dr. Albert Michaels (the first Atomic Skull). The character of Dr. Klyburn was based on the incoming president of DC Comics, Jenette Kahn. The 1993 comics miniseries "S.T.A.R. Corps" was about a group of superhumans who had inadvertently gained their powers in a S.T.A.R. Labs experiment. The organization is featured in the 1996 mini-series "The Final Night". As  eternal winter threatens the world, thanks to the Sun-Eater, S.T.A.R. Labs keeps their webpage updated with encouragement and various information related to the emergency. S.T.A.R. Labs' San Francisco and Montana branches play an important role in "Justice League of America" #110–114 (2005). "52 Aftermath: The Four Horsemen" #1 (October 2007) shows a S.T.A.R. Labs relief operation working, side by side with Waynetech, in the devastated remains of the country of Bialya. All the relief workers are slain by outside forces. The latter issues of "DC Universe: Legacies" showcase the life of Metropolis Star Labs security director Jim M. Fictional  history. S.T.A.R. was founded by scientist Garrison Slate, who wanted a nationwide chain of research laboratories unconnected to the government or any business interests. He succeeded not only on a national scale, but an international one as well: S.T.A.R. Labs currently maintains facilities in Canada, Europe, Australia, and Japan as well as in the United States, with the total number of facilities numbering between twenty and thirty at last recorded count. S.T.A.R. Labs is one of the companies providing sponsorship to the superhero team The Conglomerate. The other sponsors included American Steel, Dante Foods, Dupree Chemical, Ferris Aircraft, LexCorp, Ovel  Oil, Pax Entertainment, Stagg Enterprises. S.T.A.R.'s Detroit location assists in evacuation efforts of the world's coasts during an alien invasion. The same location is the workplace of Silas Stone, the father of Justice League's Cyborg. The organization sets up shop in Oregon to assist with the rookie superhero Naomi. At this point they have lost some credibility with the Justice League. Locations. A partial list of some known locations of S.T.A.R. Labs facilities and their research focuses, where either is known, includes: Other versions. Earth One. In "" continuity, S.T.A.R. Labs are the main antagonistic force behind the  creation of the Titans. Members include Silas Stone, Elinore Stone, Joshua Clay, Larry Trainor, and Niles Caulder with Deathstroke and Jericho/Joseph are their enforcers. In other media. Web series. S.T.A.R. Labs have a cameo appearance in "DC Super Hero Girls".