Crucible:Phaser

Real Name: Morlin Brinkerhoff

Background: Morlin Brinkerhoff was a genius engineer specializing in military tech. After a lab accident left him paralyzed from the waist down, he built a suit of advanced powered armor to restore his mobility. However, the suit's capabilities gave him unprecedented strength and destructive energy manipulation, warping his mind. Consumed by anger and a thirst for revenge, Brinkerhoff adopted the name Phaser and became a notorious supervillain. Unable to walk without the suit, he now uses his incredible power to terrorize cities, seeking to prove his superiority over those he once sought to protect.

Skills: Phaser is an engineering genius.

Tech: The Phaser battlesuit gives the wearer superior toughness and strength, the ability to fly, and control energy and use it to fire beams.

Creator: Jeff Messina

First Appearance: THE GAUNTLET #38