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| “ | You think all that lives has form. You don't know life beyond body. | ” |
— JJ Stewart to Jennifer Pierce[src]
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A fleshless entity, later given the name of JJ Stewart, was a being that Jennifer Pierce encountered in the Ionosphere. The entity soon masqueraded herself as Pierce and operated as Lightning in her place until her death in the hands of Pierce herself.
Biography
Living in Darkness
| “ | My whole life I spent in the Glaze, watching you down here in the light. With bodies. Able to touch. To breathe. | ” |
— JJ Stewart to Jennifer Pierce[src]
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Hatred
Opportunity
JJ Stewart
Doubt on Identity
| “ | We need to get our powers back. They were the only real tie I had left to my identity. If I can't be Lightning anymore, who am I? | ” |
— Jennifer Pierce's doubts[src]
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Revenge
Powers and Abilities
Powers
- Wavelength Manipulation: By altering her "body", Stewart was able to will herself closer to Pierce's wavelength, eventually replicating her DNA and replacing her.
| “ | If the key to my powers is I'm supposed to be a generator, why shouldn't I be able to jump-start them? You know, like a car. | ” |
— Stewart on how to jump start her powers[src]
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- Electrokinesis: With Pierce's power inherited from her father, Stewart's replication of Pierce's DNA was able to give herself the exact same powers.
- Electricity Absorption: Stewart is capable of absorbing electrical energy from devices into her body, charging herself. By absorbing energy in the Ionosphere, Stewart can also heal her body. However, overloading can lead to her body being unstable, eventually exploding.
- Electrical Blasts: Stewart was shown to be able to shoot orange electricity bolts out of her hands.
- Electrical Constructs: Stewart can form shapes using her electricity-based powers, such as a force-field.
- Flight: Stewart is able to fly in the sky and even enter the Ionosphere.
- Accelerated Healing Factor: By absorbing energy from the Ionosphere, Stewart can heal her visible wounds.
Abilities
- Peak of Human Physical Condition: Despite copying the exact DNA of Jennifer, Stewart has a different appearance and height. However, they both are in physical condition.
- Hand-to-Hand Combat: With Jennifer's memories, Stewart was able to retain Jennifer's skills learned from being a vigilante.
Equipment
Former Equipment
- Lightning Suits: Stewart wore an altered protective suit by Gambi as Lightning.
Appearances
Gallery
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Civilian
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Lightning
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Lightning (Temporary)
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