Who Is Deathbolt? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Deathbolt is a DC Comics comic book character, the alter ego of Jake Simmons, with over 35 comic issue appearances. Deathbolt is a master of all electrical energy, including the energy within him that sustains his life. He is thus able to generate devastating bolts of electricity from his hands.

Who is Deathbolt?

Major Story Arcs Deathbolt Fleeing from the police in a stolen bi-plane, wanted murderer Jake Simmons flew into the thick of a driving rainstorm over Meteor Crater, Arizona . His plane struck by a stray bolt of lightning, Simmons crashed into the crater, barely alive. Discovered almost immediately by the Ultra-Humanite , Simmons was carried to Ultra's secret hideout, where he was subjected to certain electrical experiments which charged Simmons like a human battery sustaining his life. As an unexpected side effect of the experiments, Simmons discovered he could control the electrical energy in him and around him. Given a colorful costume and the code name Deathbolt by his rescuer, Simmons fought at Ultra's side until he was finally defeated by members of the All Star Squadron . Other Versions DC STARMAN 1,000,000 Deathbolt attempted to kill Ted Knight before Farris Knight (the Starman of the 853rd century) intervened. Other Media Doug Jones as Deathbolt Veteran genre actor Doug Jones plays Deathbolt on the CW series Arrow . His first episode appearance is called " Broken Arrow " which marks the return of the Flash villain team, the Rogues.

Key facts

Deathbolt is of human origin and first appeared in "A Tale of Three Citadels!". The character is published by DC Comics. With 35 recorded issue appearances, Deathbolt ranks among the most featured characters in comics.