CAPTAIN
PLANET
An environmental super hero with the powers of nature, Captain
Planet is a composite of the five Planeteers and their powers -
Earth, Fire, Wind, Water and Heart - magnified. At his disposal are
all of the elements and forces of the natural world.
Intellectually, Captain Planet has an encyclopedic knowledge of the
universe; emotionally, he is a blend of the five disparate
personalities and imaginations of the Planeteers. He is the
combination of their hearts and souls, and a metaphor for their
teamwork and cooperation.
If Captain Planet is exposed to toxic wastes, smog, acid rain and
other pollutants, his powers are temporarily weakened, and he must
return to the Earth to "recharge."
Captain Planet has a powerful empathic sense and "feels" the
suffering of all fellow creatures - even evil ones. Hence, he does
not like to inflict pain, which often requires him to use his wits
in addition to his incredible strength to defeat the enemies of
Earth. He's also quick-witted and usually has a comic line for the
villains.
Although he is an environmental super hero, he also realizes that
he is not the long-term solution to the world's ecological
problems. He stresses that people must accept responsibility for
the future of Earth. This is exemplified in his recurring line "The
Power is Yours!", a reminder that people, indeed, have the power to
bring about change.
Captain Planet only appears in his Captain Planet garb. These are
not clothes but elements of the Earth that are integral to his
composition. He is able to rearrange his molecular structure to
transform himself into the various powers and elements of nature,
e.g., water, wind, fire, ice, etc. Captain Planet's outfit does not
represent a specific culture. He has grass-green hair, sky-blue
skin, earthy brown eyes, blood-red chest, gloves and boots, and
sunlight-yellow insignia/globe. The globe on his chest sometimes
flickers and turns gray when he is losing power or is exposed to
high levels of pollution.
