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Who Is Risk? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Risk (DC Comics): Risk is a human/alien hybrid who received his powers on his 16th birthday. Originally a member of The Atom's Teen Titans, then became a reserve member

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Risk is a DC Comics comic book character, the alter ego of Cody Driscoll, with over 113 comic issue appearances. Risk is a human/alien hybrid who received his powers on his 16th birthday. Originally a member of The Atom's Teen Titans, then became a reserve member, and then became a part of Deathstroke's Titans East after loosing an arm in Infinite Crisis.

Who is Risk?

History Origin Cody Driscoll was born and raised in the community of Cosmos, Colorado. He lived alone with his mother in a trailer park. The reason Cody lived alone with his mother was because his father had died when Cody was just six months old. However Cody's mother wasn't alone. After the death of Cody's father she was married two other times, making Cody's life even harder. However, the day he turned sixteen his life got a lot more complicated. Like the rest of the teenagers that would soon become the Teen Titans of that generation, he manifested his super-powers for the first time. The powers he manifested included enhanced strength, speed, and durability.

Key facts

Risk is of alien origin and first appeared in "Titans Beat". The character is published by DC Comics. With 113 recorded issue appearances, Risk ranks among the most featured characters in comics.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Risk?

Risk is a human/alien hybrid who received his powers on his 16th birthday. Originally a member of The Atom's Teen Titans, then became a reserve member, and then became a part of Deathstroke's Titans East after loosing an arm in Infinite Crisis.

What is Risk's real name?

Risk's real identity is Cody Driscoll.

When did Risk first appear?

Risk first appeared in "Titans Beat".

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