In his new history, Lar Gand was inspired by his father's sacrifice in the crossover story "Invasion!" to become a hero. He briefly joins L.E.G.I.O.N., where Vril Dox II cures his lead poisoning. He plays a significant part in the "" crossover, in which Superman gives him the name "Valor". A solo series "Valor" about the character lasted for 23 issues, beginning with Lar as an adventurous young man exploring the universe in a spaceship with a sentient A.I. called Babbage, encountering various aliens and civilizations. After #12 however, things became complex.