Henry Duke (Earth-50)

Henry Duke, codename Duke, is a super-strong and invulnerable All-American boy. The staff at The Seminary believes in his potential as a superhero, but Duke is reluctant. His father is an overbearing redneck who enjoys shooting propane tanks, and encourages his son to not "take any crap!"^[1] Duke formed a surprising friendship with Punchy during their time at the Seminary. The United States government, represented by Agent Stahl, took a strong interest in Duke and enrolled him in a fledgling program.^[2] When Duke failed to properly contain a super-villain, he doubted his ability as a superhero.^[3] During his summer at home, his cousin, Dill, was abducted by aliens, piquing Duke's interest in exobiology.^[4]

By some means, Duke survived Armageddon and was present when Jack Hawksmoor of the Authority planned to leave London during the Carrier's departure.^[5]

Powers and Abilities

Powers

Superhuman Strength: Duke is capable of ripping the tower off a military tank.^[6]

Superhuman Durability: Agent Stahl described Duke of being nearly indestructible.^[7]

Strength level

Duke has superhuman strength.

Weaknesses

Duke is inexperienced and doubts his abilities as a superhero.

Paraphernalia

Equipment

Kevlar-chain mail combo tunic

Links and References

Duke at Wikipedia

Footnotes

[0] The Intimates #1

[1] The Intimates #7

[2] The Intimates #8

[3] The Intimates #10

[4] The Authority #18

[5] The Intimates #8

[6] The Intimates #8

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Henry Duke (Earth-50)

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