Black Lightning
Jefferson Pierce
49 series
1,115 issues
Jefferson Pierce is a schoolteacher and former Olympic athlete who uses his ability to generate and control electricity to fight crime as Black Lightning. He operates primarily in urban neighborhoods, balancing his role as an educator with his vigilante activities. Known for his distinctive costume and mastery of electrokinetic powers, Black Lightning is also a father to two daughters who have inherited similar abilities.
Real Name
Jefferson Pierce
Hero Name
Black Lightning
Publisher
First Appearance
Powers
Super Strength, Agility, Flight, Energy absorption, Super speed, Stamina, Telekinesis, Intellect, Teleport, Radar Sense, Force Field, Blast Power, Healing, Magnetism, Unarmed Combat, Electricity Control, Tracking, Electronic interaction, Energy-Enhanced Strike, Technopathy, Electronic Disruption, Levitation, Energy Shield, Marksmanship, Energy Manipulation, Heat Generation, Energy Based Constructs, Stealth, Leadership
Gender
Male
Birthday
July 21, 1972
Occupation
Crime Fighter, High School teacher, Former gold-medal-winning Olympic Decathlete, formerly Secretary of Education under Presidents Pete Ross and Lex Luthor.
Eye Color
Brown
Hair Color
No Hair
Height (cm)
185 cm
Weight (kg)
90 kg
Teams
Teammates
Batman
Bruce Wayne
Superman
Kal-El
Dick Grayson
Richard John Grayson-Wayne
Wonder Woman
Diana of Themyscira
Lois Lane
Lois Joanne Lane
Alfred Pennyworth
Alfred Thaddeus Crane Pennyworth
Hal Jordan
Hal Jordan
James Gordon
James Worthington Gordon
Barry Allen
Bartholomew Henry Allen
Hawkman
Carter Hall
Appears alongside
"DC Multiverse" Convergence
"Final Crisis" Countdown
"Justice League" We Are Yesterday
Absolute Power
Crossover Event
Amazons Attack!
Crossover Event
Battle for the Cowl
Crossover Event
DC K.O.
Crossover Event
Final Crisis
Crossover Event
Forever Evil
Crossover Event
Infinite Crisis
Crossover Event
Outsiders: Five of a Kind
Main Story
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