Jefferson Pierce

Jefferson Pierce is a high school Principal, and the vigilante known as Black Lightning.

Chronology
Origins

Characterization
[WIP]

Powers & Abilities


Electrokinesis: Jefferson is able to generate electricity and manipulate the electromagnetic spectrum at will. Jefferson can change and manipulate the properties of his electricity for a variety of colors and effects.


 * Electro-Blast: Jefferson is capable of projecting the electricity he produces from his hands, as arcs and blasts.
 * Electromagnetism: Jefferson's control over electricity allows him to manipulate electromagnetism for various purposes.
 * Enhanced Senses: Jefferson's powers allow him to tap into the earth's electromagnetic energy and sense disturbances in it.
 * Enhanced Hearing: Jefferson is capable of "listening" to the electromagnetic frequencies.
 * Force Field: Jefferson is able to create an electromagnetic force field capable of deflecting bullets.
 * Super-Leaping: Jefferson can use an electro-magnetic push against a metal surface to throw himself incredibly far distances (a move that was taught to him by Cyborg). While escaping the police, Jefferson used their police car to shoot himself a dozen blocks in the air.
 * Superhuman Reflexes: Jefferson possesses superhuman reflexes, as he has shown himself capable of dodging gunfire at close range.

Abilities

 * Martial Arts: Before becoming a superhero Jefferson was trained by his father so he could be prepared for his role as a vigilante. Jefferson was also trained by former super-villain Amberjack in hand-to-hand combat.
 * Hand-to-Hand Combat (Advanced)
 * Pedagogy: While not patrolling the streets as Black Lightning, Jefferson is a respected and highly accomplished educator.
 * Stealth: Jefferson was trained by Batman in stealth.
 * Acrobatics



Equipment

 * Black Lightning suit: Jefferson's Black Lightning suit contains and help regulate his electromagnetic powers.

Trivia

 * Jefferson is aware of Batman's true identity - Bruce Wayne.
 * Jefferson is a fan of Westworld.
 * Black Lightning (Jefferson Pierce) was created by Tony Isabella and Trevor von Eeden, first appearing in Black Lightning #1. However, in the rebooted Prime Earth continuity his first appearance as part of the DC Universe is in Marc Andreyko and Robson Rocha's New 52 DC Universe Presents series.

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