Crucible:Wes Miles
Real Name: Wesley Sugarman Miles
Background: Handsome TV reporter Wes Miles covers the West Coast superhero beat. He has a nose for news and a knack for getting into trouble.
Wes is most familiar to Los Angeles viewers as host of the TV7 investigative program Wes Wes Wes!
When his friend, the superhero Stingray, was killed by Azrael, he took over wearing the Stingray battle armor to avenge his murder and joined the Watchstar West team. After Azrael was brought to justice, Wes went back to his show.
He recently became the host of HeroTalk, a weekly hour-long chat and interview show dealing with superheroes.
Note: According to one twisted account, Wes Miles is actually a "fire demon" from another planet or dimension or some damn thing. Although this has been explained as a dream or a hologram simulation, rumors persist.
Group Affiliation: Former member of Watchstar West and Knight/Watch
Status: Active
Skills: Wes is a charismatic newsman with West Coast connections, eidetic memory, and unbelievable luck.
Technology: Wes drives a custom-built Corvette Stingray.
Creator: Steve Mancuso, Stingray revision by Jeff Messina
First Appearance: WATCHSTAR WEST #1