Crucible:Venom

Real Name: Elias Kobra

Background: Elias Kobra is a parahuman, Because of his appearance, he suffered at the hands of his classmates and others. He became radicalized by Lucifer's crusade for parahumans and was soon an extreme proponent of parahuman rights. He began to believe that the only way to create a peaceful future for parahumans was to destroy as many humans as possible. Elias was too extreme even for Factor M. He took the name Venom and set out to find a way for his people to live free of humanity. He is skilled, capable, and utterly ruthless in pursuit of his goals.

Powers: Venom born with abilities similar to a snake but in humanoid form. He has incredible agility, remarkable senses, and superhuman strength and durability. His body can also generate a lethal toxin.

Skills: Elias is an mechanical and electronics expert and is particularly skilled with demolitions and advanced explosives. He has a passing knowledge of genetics, which he studied in prison. He has also is quite familiar with poisons.

Technology: Venom can build bombs and explosive devices of all sizes. Venom sometimes makes use of a portable holographic projector that lets him pass for a 'normal' human.

Creator: Jeff Messina

First Appearance: THE GAUNTLET #9