Alvin Pierce (UE-20)

"In order to accomplish what you've never done, you have to use what you never have."

- Alvin Pierce

Alvin Pierce was a reporter and the late father of Jefferson Pierce.

Exposé
In 1991, working as a reporter, Alvin Pierce attempted to expose Tobias Whale for his crimes. However, the latter discovered his intentions and assassinated him at his house by beating him to death. The murder was witnessed by Jefferson Pierce, who grew up to become Black Lightning in order to seek revenge for his father.