Andrew Franklin (New Earth)
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Andy Franklin, a former scientist caught in the blast that destroyed Blüdhaven[1] who had been held as an experiment in the secret internment camps within the shattered city. He is referred to in the story as "some kind of human bomb." Later, he becomes the new Human Bomb, first displaying his powers when he plucks off a piece of his fingernail, flicks it, and kills an oncoming troop of Atomic Knights in the resulting explosion. He is a lifelong fan of Green Lantern, even refusing to attack him during the Battle for Blüdhaven. Uncle Sam remarks that a drop of Franklin's sweat would be sufficient to level Manhattan. Andy is highly emotional, and is hurt deeply because his teammates refer to him as a freak because of his destructive powers. He has a higher sense of morality than his teammates, however he has shown that he will use lethal force when he sees his friends hurt.
Powers and Abilities
Powers
Explosive Body Chemistry: due to chemical reaction he has developed highly explosive physiology. Any part of his body from the chemicals such as sweat, dead skin, fingernails, bits of hair are highly destructive, at a atom bomb level of power. Andy seems to be more powerful then his predecessors, when he created a concussive blast just by slamming his gloved fists together.
Abilities
Scientist
Weaknesses
Involuntary Explosion: Andy's condition requires him to take special medication developed by SHADE, otherwise he will involuntarily explode.
Paraphernalia
Equipment: None known.
Transportation: None known.
Weapons: None known.
Notes
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Trivia
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