Who Is Firefist? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Firefist is a DC Comics comic book character, the alter ego of Lyle Byrnes, with over 9 comic issue appearances. Lyle Byrnes was a researcher who became so badly burned that he turned to revenge on the firefighters who he blamed for not saving his life.

Who is Firefist?

Origin Lyle Byrnes was a researcher for a lab that worked in the field of pyrotechnics. One day at work an accident caused a fiery explosion in the lab, leaving Lyle trapped under rubble unable to free himself. A firefighter who tried to save Lyle was buried under a shelf. Soon, a second firefighter came to his aid, and left Byrnes in the inferno. Lyle was only saved when the floor beneath him weakened. He was presumed to be dead but he survived with horrible burns all over his face and body. He became so consumed by his rage at not being saved and his deformed body, that he set out for revenge against all firefighters, or at least the ones in Chicago . He created a fireproof and fire creating uniform that would set anything ablaze.

Key facts

Firefist is of human origin and first appeared in "Out from the Ashes". The character is published by DC Comics. With 9 recorded issue appearances, Firefist ranks among the most featured characters in comics.