Michael Miller (New Earth)

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Contents 1 History 2 Powers and Abilities 2.1 Abilities 2.2 Strength level 3 Paraphernalia 3.1 Equipment 3.2 Weapons 4 Notes 5 Trivia 6 See Also 7 Recommended Reading 8 Links and References 8.1 Footnotes

History

"Mike Miller," The Human Flame, was a low-level villain captured by the Martian Manhunter early in his career, incarcerated and embarrassed. ^[1] Although at first he was able to deplete the Martian Manhunter of energy with his built-in blowtorch, the Manhunter eventually grabbed the ground Miller was standing on and brought him to an altitude where the winds would snuff out his flames. Miller is also known to have at least at one point been responsible for a wife and child, but he was clearly a failure at it.

He did not appear again until recently, when he was seen robbing a bank and reluctantly fighting Red Arrow and Hawkgirl.^[2] It has been stated that chronologically it has been 8 years since his arrest. He hates the Martian Manhunter more than anything for "ruining his life," and attempts to avoid superheroes at all costs. He recently enlisted with Libra's new Secret Society of Super-Villains. For joining, Libra promised him power, and his heart's desire, "revenge against the Martian Manhunter."

Later, the Human Flame's wish would actually be the first Libra fulfilled, when the Society kidnapped J'onn J'onzz, drugged him and brutally murdered him by stabbing him through the chest with Libra's flaming staff.^[3]

Henceforth, Libra, referring to him as an "idiot", applied an Apokoliptian helmet to his head and turned the Human Flame into a Justifier, servant of Anti-Life.^[4]

Powers and Abilities

Abilities

Skilled pyro-technician.

Strength level

Below average.

Paraphernalia

Equipment

A modified oxyacetylene torch (blow torch) that allows him to melt through solid rock in massive quantities.

Weapons

An "Ultra-Thermic Torch" mounted on his chest.

Notes

• Character is not to be confused with artist Mike S. Miller.

Trivia

• The original story featuring "The Human Flame" in his fight against J'onn J'onzz can be found in the second edition of Showcase Presents: The Martian Manhunter."

See Also

• Discuss Michael Miller (New Earth) on the forums
• Appearances of Michael Miller (New Earth)
• Character Gallery: Michael Miller (New Earth)
• Quotations by Michael Miller (New Earth)
• Images featuring Michael Miller (New Earth)

Recommended Reading

• Final Crisis
• Final Crisis Aftermath: Run

Links and References

• Human Flame|The Human Flame at Wikipedia

Footnotes

1. ↑ Detective Comics #274 (1959)
2. ↑ Justice League of America (Volume 2) #21 (2008)
3. ↑ Final Crisis #1
4. ↑ Final Crisis #3