The Super-Powers Of Perry White! * 1st Perry White Appearance as "MASTERMAN" While out relaxing in his garden, Perry White spots a strange alien plant growing in his yard. Perplexed by it's appearance, he none-the-less eats one of it's fruits and goes about his business. Later that day he has trouble opening his safe when suddenly he gains super-human strength and rips the door right off it's hinges. Perry initially dismisses the situation as a fluke, but later on he realizes he's gained powers similar to that of Superman, including super strength, flight and x-ray vision. Later while supervising a color photo shoot of fake Kryptonite, Perry wonders if he has the same weaknesses as the Man of Steel. Curious to know, Perry fashions a costumed identity and calls himself Masterman (being careful to line his mask with lead to protect his identity even to Superman) and go out to test his powers and learn their weaknesses. Flying into space, Perry learns that he is immune to the power of Kryptonite and returns to Earth and appears in the public as Masterman.