REAL NAME: Fred Larkin
OCCUPATION: Scientist
IDENTITY: Secret
CLASS: Normal human / Technology user
LEGAL STATUS: Citizen of USA
OTHER ALIASES: NA
PLACE OF BIRTH: New York City, USA
MARITAL STATUS: Single
KNOWN RELATIVES: Charles Larkin (father)
GROUP AFFILIATIONS: Agents of T.O.W.E.R.
BASE OF OPERATIONS: Headquarters of the U.N., NYC (USA)
FIRST APPEARANCE: Jumbo Comics #14 (April 1940)
HEIGHT: 6' 1"
WEIGHT: 200 lbs
EYES: Blue
HAIR: Blond
Fred Larkin was the son of General Larkin (in charge of the security of T.O.W.E.R.) and the scientific collaborator of Professor Wood in his research. Fred was chosen by Professor Wood to carry the special belt and become an agent of T.O.W.E.R., codename "Lightning".
POWERS & WEAPONS
The belt gave his user super powers with a touch of dial. These skills included firing electricity from their fingers, super strength and invulneravility. Fred was also a brilliant scientist and had highlighted in his university stage as a football player.
