Damage

Damage

Character

Grant Albert Emerson

Description

Grant Emerson is a superpowered hero known as Damage, possessing immense strength and the ability to generate explosive energy. He is the son of the Golden Age Atom, Al Pratt, and gained his abilities after a metahuman DNA experiment. Often struggling to control his powers, Grant has been affiliated with teams like the Titans and the Justice Society of America. His origins are tied to secret experiments and a complicated family history, which influence his role as a hero who balances great power with personal challenges.

Character Details

Real Name

Grant Albert Emerson

Hero Name

Damage

Publisher

DC Comics

Powers

Super Strength, Agility, Flight, Energy absorption, Super speed, Invulnerability, Stamina, Intellect, Blast Power, Unarmed Combat, Sonic Scream, Energy-Enhanced Strike, Energy Manipulation

Gender

Male

Damage

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Latest Series Appearances

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