Roy Lincoln (New Earth)

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The Human Bomb

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Real Name

Roy Lincoln

Current Alias

The Human Bomb

Alignment

Good

Affiliation

The Freedom Fighters, The All-Star Squadron, The JSA (reserve)

Universe

New Earth

Characteristics

Gender

Male

Height

5' 10"

Weight

165 lbs (75 kg)

Eyes

Blue

Hair

Black

Status

Citizenship

American

Origin

Origin

Lincoln ingested an experimental explosive to keep Nazi spies from stealing it. The explosive made him a Human Bomb

Creators

Paul Gustavson

Original Publisher

Quality Comics

First appearance

Last appearance

Police Comics #1 (1941)

Infinite Crisis #1 (2006)

History

In the summer of 1941, Roy Lincoln was working with his father, Professor B. Lincoln to create a new super-explosive for the American war effort. They called the explosive QRX-27. However, they were alos being watched by Nazi spies, who attacked their lab, killing Professor Lincoln. In an effort to keep the Nazis from obtaining QRX-27, and certain he was about to die, Roy swallowed the explosive.

He was astonished to learn that the explosive did not kill him, but rather allowed him to explode things simply by touching them. In short, Roy Lincoln had become a human bomb. However, he had to solve the problem of blowing up whatever he touched. He fashioned an containment suit made out of an experimental substance known as "fibro wax", which contained his explosive power.

Using his powers, he set out to destroy the spy ring and fight Nazi saboteurs during the war. He was invited to join the All-Star Squadron, and later was a founding member of the Freedom Fighters. After the war and the breakup of the Freedom Fighters, Roy continued to work for the government until his retirement.

Later, investigating a warehouse with the rest of the Freedom Fighters while the other heroes of the world were busy during the Infinite Crisis, the Human Bomb would meet several members of The Society in an ambush. The villains overcame the group, and along with the deaths of the Phantom Lady and Black Condor, the Human Bomb was murdered by Bizarro shortly after killing Doctor Polaris in self-defense.

During the Battle for Blüdhaven a new Human Bomb appeared, Andy Franklin.

Powers and Abilities

Powers

Explosive Body Chemistry Lincoln can generate a biochemical explosion with just a touch. If he increases the kinetic force by hitting the object harder, the explosive force is also increased.

Abilities

Lincoln is an above-average hand-to-hand combatant. He's also become a talented chemist. The changes to his body chemistry seemed to have prolonged his life.

Strength level

Lincoln possesses average strength for man his age

Weaknesses

Although he has greater control over his powers than he once did, the Human Bomb still has the potential to explode, and therefore has the potential to be a great threat.

Paraphernalia

Equipment: Lincoln wears a head to toe containment suit made of "fibro wax", which prevents the explosive reaction. When he wants to use his powers, he simply removes his gloves.
Transportation: None known.
Weapons: None known.

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Trivia

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See Also

• Discuss Roy Lincoln (New Earth) on the forums

• Appearances of Roy Lincoln (New Earth)
• Character Gallery: Roy Lincoln (New Earth)

Recommended Reading

• None.

Links and References

• Human Bomb at Wikipedia.org
  

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