BLACKOUT

Since we just got through a massive Luzon-wide power outage last week, I figured this might be an appropriate character to feature.


Created by brothers Jim and Jay N. Jimenez, Blackout first appeared in Kidlat Super Heroes Komiks #1 (June 21, 1993), published by Sonic Triangle Publishing, Inc.

ORIGIN:

The explosion of a nuclear power plant causes a chain reaction that destroys the planet Phyxx. As luck would have it, Phyxx's prince Yormij had volunteered for a space travel experiment, thereby escaping the destruction of his homeworld.


Landing on Earth, Yormij loses his memory for a time. Discovering that the Earth's atmosphere has granted him extraordinary powers, he decides to use these abilities to protect his adopted planet from evil. Because of his shadowy complexion, the public has given him the name Blackout.

POWERS, ABILITIES AND WEAPONS:

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Due to the effects of the Earth's atmosphere on his alien physiology, Blackout possesses superhuman strength and the ability to fly.

He can charge-up his fists with negative energy, enabling him to throw punches of devastating force. He can also channel this energy in the form of a force field.

Skilled in martial arts, his weapons of choice are the Filipino fighting sticks, the Arnis. Like his fists, he can also charge his arnis sticks with negative energy. The sticks can also be linked together to form a staff.

KNOWN RELATIVE:

ALYM

Blackout's father, the king of the planet Phyxx. Thought to have perished during Phyxx's destruction, he appears to have survived and has occasionally made telepathic contact with his son.

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ENEMIES:

RAZOR HEAD

Armed with a set of razor-sharp blades, this armored supervillain harbors an intense hatred for Blackout.

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LAGABLAB

A fiery fugitive from the planet Phyxx, one of several escaped criminals from Blackout's homeworld.

BULLS-EYE

A bounty hunter (though hitman would be a more-apt description) hired by Japanese drug lord Shadow to eliminate Blackout. A crack marksman and weapons expert, he can transform his left hand into a gun and wears a flight belt that allows him to soar through the air.

BRAIN

An evil telepath who can make people see their worst nightmares.

BURGZ

A nightmare creature conjured up by Brain to battle Blackout.

KAMIKAZE
A sword-wielding Japanese killer.

GAMAI

A deadly mutant with bloodsucking, leech-like tentacles for arms.

MINDBENDER

Another telepathic villain who kills people in their dreams. (Possibly the same character as Brain, but with a different name and look)

THE BEHEMOTH

A giant killer robot created by a disgruntled scientist.

COVERS:

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