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Ray Palmer

A billionaire inventor uses his revolutionary shrinking technology to become a deeply optimistic, slightly awkward superhero.

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The big heart in the tiny suit

Ray Palmer is driven by an unshakeable belief that technology can fix the world. He approaches time travel and supervillains with the giddy enthusiasm of a massive nerd who finally gets to live out his comic book fantasies.

Brandon Routh plays Ray with a perfect blend of earnest charm and physical comedy. He is the moral center of the Legends of Tomorrow, refusing to let the darkness of the universe compromise his sunny disposition.

He is a crucial counterweight to the brooding, violent heroes of the Arrowverse. Ray’s willingness to see the best in everyone—even his enemies—makes him an essential, beloved figure in the franchise.

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Appears in: Legends of Tomorrow
Portrayed by: Brandon Routh
Also known as: Ray Palmer

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