Who Is Livewire? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Livewire is a DC Comics comic book character, the alter ego of Leslie Willis, with over 150 comic issue appearances. Originally a shock-jock, Leslie Willis is turned into electricity-based super villain known as Livewire.

Who is Livewire?

Origin electrifying A popular vlogger who was well known for her makeup tutorials and pranks, Leslie Willis attempted to pull her biggest prank yet by rerouting Metropolis ’ power grid to spell out a dirty word that could be seen from space. Her device was taken by Superman , but she insisted on attempting to carry out her plot anyways. When it went awry she was electrocuted, and so gained her electrokinetic powers. Creation From Leslie Willis to Livewire Livewire was originally created for the DCAU show Superman: The Animated Series by Bruce Timm , Evan Dorkin , and Sarah Dyer . The character proved so popular that she was ultimately migrated into the mainstream continuity by Gail Simone and John Byrne in Action Comics #835 . Character Evolution Modern Age Livewire from the Comics In her initial appearances, Leslie was a metahuman who had the ability to control electricity from birth. She worked as a radio shock jock who took particular delight in targeting Superman. She was fired from her position when her station suddenly switched focus to become a country station.

Key facts

Livewire is of human origin and first appeared in "Balance of Power". The character is published by DC Comics. With 150 recorded issue appearances, Livewire ranks among the most featured characters in comics.