Crucible:Juggernaut

Real Name: Drake Michaels

Background: Drake Michaels, a brilliant but physically challenged and scrawny biochemist, was working on new nutritional supplements when a freak storm destroyed his laboratory. Searching the ruins, he discovered a mysterious compound that promised to build human muscles quickly. It worked better than he could have imagined when he tested it on himself, transforming him into a giant. He decided to use his new size and strength to help people. Taking the name Juggernaut, he quickly became a fixture on the Silver Age New York superhero scene. Juggernaut eventually learned to change his form from his normal size to his giant size. He eventually met Starblaze and the two fell in love. They joined the Crusaders as a married couple.

Group Affiliation: Member of the Crusaders

Status: Deceased

Powers: In his Juggernaut form, Michaels was immensely strong and durable. He could grow up to 16 meters tall at his maximum.

Skills: Juggernaut was a genius biochemist.

Creator: Ed Messina

First Appearance: ALL-STAR ACTION COMICS #6