Stunning Sounds Synthesize Superheroes

Among the scores of adolscent superheroes, from those relying only on their carefully trained physical skills to those embued with powers caused from genetics to accidental mutations, a few derived their abilities from sonic vibrations. Two pairs of Dynamic Duos on parallel planets when gained amazing attributes from soundwaves were Hawk and Dove of Earth-One, and Toughy and Tubby of Earth-Two. 

Hank and Don Hall were brothers with conflicting world views. Hank sought to fight back when he saw oppression, which led to his violent demeanor. Don sought to find common ground with his opponents, which led to his peaceful attitude. There father, Judge Irwin Hall, displayed balanced between these two opposing philosophies, displaying justice when necessary and mercy when possible. 

Herbert "Toughy" Simms and Richard "Tubby" Mehlville weren't blood relatives, but best friends. These young lads were emotionally balanced, and much as teenagers can be, although physically they were drastically different. Herbert was physically fit and strong, whereas Richard was overweight and durable. They were mentored by their friend Tommy's father, District Attorney Dan Rogers, who taught the three lads the true meaning of justice.

When a local mobster in the city of Elmond threatened Judge Hall’s life, Hank and Don tracked down his gang to a building where they met, yet found themselves trapped in a room within the criminals’ hideout. The Hall boys then heard an incorporeal voice offer them power only when justice needs to be served. By calling out their heroic alter ego names, Hawk for Hank and Dove for Don, the teens transform into costumed crusaders, with Hawk’s athletic abilities amplified to near superhuman strength, while Don’s gymnastic aptitude gives him remarkable agility. Together, they would be joined in their adventures by the horn playing hero Mal “Guardian” Duncan and the red-haired Lilith, and would join the Teen Titans. It’s unknown if perhaps the same incorporeal voice is connected to Mal’s special horn, which could teleport Duncan and others to various locations where needed. These four joined the first members of the Teen Titans: Robin, Speedy, Kid Flash, Aqualad, Wonder Girl, and the Titans’ later members.

When a gang boss began terrorizing Big City, District Attorney Rogers was powerless to stop them. This motivated Tommy into adopting a heroic horn playing alter ego of Little Boy Blue, and inspired Toughy and Tubby into joined him as costumed crusaders. Together, they were able to bring the gang and its leader to justice, and had several adventures throughout the years as the Blue Boys, with the harmonious melody of Tommy’s horn seemingly calling his friends to action no matter where they are in relation to him. It’s unknown if Little Boy Blue’s special horn could imbue the three lads with abilities far beyond those of males their age, as the Blue Boys displayed above average strength and agility. Eventually, they were made members of the All-Star Squadron, where they were teammates with fellow Robin, Speedy, Johnny Quick, Neptune Perkins, Wonder Woman and others.

Titanic Teen Teams: Alliterate Avengers Assemble

Earths One and Two had a plethora of superhero teams. While most of these consisted of adult costumed crusaders, there were a few second and third-generation heroes who likewise gathered together. Interestingly, the two more famous adolescent assembled avengers of both worlds had alliterate names, two word names each with the same starting letter. 

On Earth-One, the first of these was the Teen Titans, originally consisting of charter members Robin, Kid Flash and Aqualad. Each was a sidekick to a member of the Justice League of America, eventually joined by two other sidekicks in Donna “Wonder Girl Troy and Speedy. Following this, te next four teammates were new heroes Mal Duncan, Lilith Clay, and brothers Hank "Hawk" Hall and Don "Dove" Hall. On Earth-Two, their four counterparts Tommy "Little Boy Blue" Rodger’s, Janie "Little Miss Redhead", and pals Toughy and Tommy who formed the Blue Boys who later joined the Junior Justice Society. As for the Earth-Two versions of Robin, Donna Troy and Speedy… these never joined the Blue Boys… although the lads were members of the All-Star Squadron while Donna was one of the Holiday Girls who aided Wonder Woman. The Titans later gained more members such as Bat-Girl, Gnaark, Bumblebee, Golden Eagle, Beast Boy and the Harlequin.

Eventually, two new teams took the place of the Teen Titans and Blue Boys, those being the Forever People of Earth-One and Infinity, Inc. of Earth-Two. The Forever People only had five members in Mark Moonrider, Beautiful Dream, Vykin the Black, Big Bear and Serafin. As for the sons and daughters of the Justice Society of America who formed Infinity, Inc. was far larger with founding members Silver Scarab, Fury, Northwind, Neblon, Star-Spangled Kid, Obsidian, Jade, Brainwave Junior as well as honorary members the Huntress and Power Girl. As with the Teen Titans, Infinity, Inc. would expand to include additional members such as Wildcat II, Hourman II and Doctor Midnight II... while being assisted behind-the-scenes by the Harlequin.

The Forever People briefly operated between the period when the Teen Titans first disbanded, then leaving Earth-One for good just prior to the Titans reforming. The Blue Boys were the predecessor to Infinity, Inc,, with the latter team still fighting together during the same period of time when the New Teen Titans began the third incarnation of that team.

Fiery Foes of Teen Titans: Flamesplasher and Flare

Both the Teen Titans and the Blue Boys faced their fair share of foes, some costumed and fancy, most plainclothed and routine. There were a few flashy fiends whom the fearless friends faced and foiled. These were the Flamesplasher Twins and the Flare, working for crooked district attorneys. And these villains main opponents were a pair of horn tooting musicians.

Two-Face recruited three pairs of twins to battle the Teen Titans of Earth-One with his goal to have one set of these supervillians to steal authentic valuable items, while the other trio steal copies of them. A former district attorney, Harvey Dent like his counterpart Harvey Kent was a recurring nemesis of Batman. However, this time is was his enemy's sidekick Robin... along with that lad's Teen Titan teammates... that stymied his plans. During this confrontation, Dent met his supposed daughter Duela "Harlequin" Dent, while his minions were each defeated by the Titans... as would he. The Flamesplasher Twins, one with a flame gun and another with a water gun, sought revenged against the Titans. However, it was the last remaining Titan, Mal Duncan aka Guardian, who with the Newsboy Legion defeated him. This time without his fabled horn.

The Flare was a recurring adversary of the Blue Boys of Earth-Two, using his pyro-pistol to shot flames at his foes. On three occasions, the Boys along with their leader, the horn-carrying Little Boy Blue, found a way to overpower and/or outsmart the Flare. In their last battle, the Flare disguised one of his henchmen into becoming a twin of District Attorney Rogers, father of Little Boy Blue, with the goal of discrediting the man. When he once more failed, the Flare apparently retired from crime.

Fawcett's Finest: Tremendous Titans Three

Early in his caped career as Captain Marvel, he learned that the young boy who was connected with him was only one of four lads named Billy Batson. While facing his arch enemy Sivana, Cap discovered that Fat Billy from Brooklyn, Hill Billy from the southern United States and Tall Bill from the western part of the county can call upon the same source of power to transform themselves into Fat Marvel, Hill Marvel and Tall Marvel respectively... each possessing superhumanly powerful bodies. Assembled they are the Lieutenant Marvels, and alongside the Captain they were also charter members of the Squadron of Justice. 

They would periodically join forces to aid the Marvel Family, as would another honorary Marvel in Freckles Dudley.

The older Lieutenants' contemporaneous counterparts on Earth-Two would be the three members of a Patrol consisting of Slim, Fred and Pedro who most key operate out of Europe for the duration of World War II before coming to America for a post-war career as she superhuman protectors. They would be aided by Norah Blaine, who like Freckles was a fearless female even without powers of her own. And both of these teams also mirrored the Doom Patrol of Earth-One, who had radically transformed Rita "Elasti-Girl" Farr, Garfield "Beast Boy" Legion Logan, and Larry "Negative Man" Trainor... aided by their handicapped benefactor Niles "Chief" Caulder. And just as both Patrols had Robotman which they were associated with, an honorary member of the Lieutenant Marvels' Family had dealings with a robot in the evil Mister Atom who like Robotman raced cars.

As for the three younger alter egos of the Marvels, the three Billy Batsons from Brooklyn, Tennessee and Texas, were dopplegangers of the trio of crimefighting crusaders known as the Blue Boys from Earth-Two. That team, correlating with the Batsons, were their leader Little Boy Blue aka Tommy Rodgers... Tall Billy's twin, Blue Boy Tubby's twin of Fat Billy, and Blue Boy Toughy's twin of Hill Billy.

Earth-One would likewise have a team of Teen Titans in Mal Duncan aka Guardian, as well as Hank and Don Hall aka Hawk and Dove. The Marvel Family was the preeminent protectors of Earth-S, whereas the Titans and Boys were second fiddles to the adult teams of their respective worlds.

Fantastic Fearless Foursome of Friends

Fantastic foursomes. While the most famous foursome of teenagers were the original Teen Titans... Robin, Kid Flash, Aqualad and Wonder Girl... there was an older and newer version who also struck fear in the hearts of criminals.

It began with a pair of squabbling siblings, Hank and Don Hall. Hank Hall was the older and more aggressive sibling sticking to  a strong conservative view of the world. Donald Hall was the younger sibling, more contemplative as open to a decidedly liberal mindset. While Hank was decisive, Don was indecisive. Both had strengths and weaknesses. A mysterious voice bequeathed them with caped costumes that materialized during periods of stress, transforming Hank into the strong Hawk and Don into the agile Dove. Early on in their heroic careers, they encountered the Titans and bonded with the other two new members of that team, the horn playing lad named Mal and the telepathic beauty known as Lilith.

Thomas Rogers was the son of the local district attorney for his town, and decided to don a costume to fight the rampant gang violence that was engulfing his community. To that end, he recruited his two pals Toughy and Tubby, who dressed in spandex similar to his and became known as Little Boy Blue and the Blue Boys. Eventually, they grabbed the attention of aspired heroine Janie, who as Little Miss Redhead used her bola-whip and specialized paint to aid the Boys in a series of cases towards the end of their careers. Apparently, when the all reached adulthood, the quartet retired and perhaps the sparks between Tommy and Janie led to further romance for the pair as it was later revealed that Rogers married and had a son of his own.

Like Hawk and Dove, their counterparts on Earth-Two in Toughy and Tubby were physically gifted, and skilled athletes. Mal had been granted a teleportation device in the shape of a horn, and later the blue and gold uniform of the golden age Guardian of which he adopted his name. This made Mal a mirror for Tommy, while the teams redheads in Lilith and Janie were the perspective members of their respective groups.