Phoenix

History
Jay was visiting his cousin's farm in Ohio when he was first exposed to the meteorite that gave him his powers. Later that week he experiences his power for the first time when he falls off an unstable ladder onto an irresponsibly placed pitchfork- and promptly erupts into flame.

Civilian Life
Jay graduated from Columbia with a degree in Biochemistry, then spent the next couple of years working in retail as he tried to sort out both his civilian and superhero lives.

He has gotten a number of piercings (and on a memorable occasion, a tattoo) but they always close up or disappear after he uses his power.

Powers
Phoenix has the ability to literally become a pillar of fire when he "dies". He then reforms into his original- and healed- shape. He can also detatch his limbs and throw them at enemies before they erupt into flames. These limbs tend to regenerate within a couple hours.

Featured In

 * Encounter (Season One, Pilot)