Crucible:Thunderbolt

Real Name: Laszlo Szilveszter

Background: Laszlo Szilveszter was a brilliant 19th-century European inventor obsessed with harnessing the untapped potential of steam power. After a failed experiment to create a perpetual energy machine exploded, his body was irreparably damaged. Refusing to succumb, he used his genius to rebuild himself, integrating a steam-powered exoskeleton into his anatomy. The process enhanced his strength and granted him other abilities, like superheated blasts and shockwave generation, but left him bitter and vengeful. Preserved through his inventions, Thunderbolt reemerged in modern times, seeking to dominate a world he believes has squandered technological progress and forgotten his genius.

Powers: Thunderbolt's steam-powered exoskeleton enables him to fire superheated blasts of steam and provides him incredible strength. He can also generate powerful shockwaves.

Skills: Thunderbolt is a skilled inventor, but his education took place in the 19th century and he knows little of modern innovations, such as semiconductors and computers.

Creator: Ed Messina

First Appearance: BOOSTER ANNUAL #10