2021 has been a blessing for DC fans. Following the successful release of Zack Snyder's Justice League on HBO Max in March, which garnered widespread critical acclaim, the anti-hero film The Suicide Squad, released on August 5th this year, also received a wave of positive reviews, giving the DCEU a chance to shine once more.
Among the most talked-about characters were the fan-favorite "Sharky" King Shark, and the biggest scene-stealer, the starfish monster "Starro." For comic book fans, Starro is not only familiar but has also been incredibly active in the comics in recent years, leaving a deep impression and becoming one of the latest hot topics among DC fans.
▼Starro the Conqueror (Image/Warner Bros. Pictures)
Known in Taiwan as "Hai Da Xing" (Big Starfish), also called Starro, it first appeared in March 1960 in The Brave and the Bold #28, making it the Justice League's very first villain. At the time, Starro sought to make Earth its parasitic host, controlling local residents and causing immense destruction, forcing the Justice League to confront the starfish monster.
▼The Brave and the Bold #28 (Image/DC Comics)
Starro's most distinctive feature is its mastery of mind control. Initially, this was done remotely, not by attaching to a person's face. Later, influenced by Alien, the method evolved into the familiar face-hugging control. The designation "Starro the Conqueror" was also not fully established until after 2000.
Secondly, it possesses the ability to self-replicate, creating countless miniature versions of Starro to prolong its life, and even using them for mind control. Therefore, even if the main starfish monster dies, the smaller Starros it previously spawned can still survive.
▼Justice League of America #190 (Image/DC Comics)
Following the DC Comics major event Dark Nights: Metal, the Source Wall was shattered, forcing the awakening of the ancient cosmic entities known as the Omega Titans. At this time, Starro, having just regained its powers, uncharacteristically fought alongside the heroes in 2018's Justice League: No Justice, sacrificing itself to secure victory for the heroes.
▼Justice League: No Justice #1 Cover (Image/DC Comics)
▼Starro decides to sacrifice itself for the heroes' victory (Image/DC Comics) 
Meanwhile, Batman, who always studies everyone around him, secretly picked up Starro's remains and kept them in a jar, naming this mini-starfish monster "Jarro." Little Jarro even calls Batman "Dad," and, even more amusingly, dreams of becoming Batman's favorite Robin.
▼Little starfish Jarro has become DC's new adorable pet (Image/DC Comics) 
▼In Justice League v4 #20, little Jarro even dreams of becoming Robin, and the Caped Crusader says Jarro is his favorite Robin. It seems the four Robins (especially Damian) must be crying in the bathroom! XD (Image/DC Comics)
During the previous major event Dark Nights: Death Metal, little Jarro excitedly shouted "Bat-Daddy" upon seeing Batman. And if you think about it, the Caped Crusader probably hasn't been that affectionate with his own son, Damian, which shows that the four "little birds" are treated far worse than one starfish! XD
▼(Image/DC Comics) 