Rex Leech

Rex Leech is a fictional character in the DC Comics universe. He first appeared in Superman: The Man of Steel #20 in July 1993 and for a time was a regular supporting character in the Superboy line of comics.^[1]

Rex Leech
Rex Leech as depicted in Superboy (vol. 4) #12 (February 1995). Art by Tom Grummett (penciler), Doug Hazlewood (inker), and Tom McCraw (colorist).
Publication information
Publisher	DC Comics
First appearance	Superman: The Man of Steel #20 (February 1993)
Created by	Karl Kesel Tom Grummett Doug Hazlewood
In-story information
Alter ego	Rex Leech
Supporting character of	Superboy

Fictional character biography

Rex Leech is introduced in the aftermath of "The Death of Superman" event when he attempts to purchase Jimmy Olsen's picture of Superman's dead body. Jimmy punches Rex, who threatens to shoot him before Robin stops the incident.^[2]

Rex Leech later becomes Superboy's sole representative and manager.^[3] He and Superboy make a deal to allow the latter to use the name and symbol of Superboy in exchange for half of all profits from merchandising being given to charity.^[4]

Powers and abilities

Rex Leech is a shrewd businessman and a fast-talker. His talents lie in the areas of entertainment management, cross-promotion, and copyright law.