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Shockwave was an enemy of Superman.

Origins

Arnold was a criminal who had developed an armor capable of giving him powers, in order to upgrade it he bought components from Crash.[1]

New 52

Shockwave was one of the many supervillains who attacked the Daily Planet when Lois Lane outed Superman's identity to the world but was quickly defeated when Superman got serious.[2]

He later resurfaced when a Chicago newspaper called him "a two-bit simpleton" and he decided to attack the city by causing several earthquakes which caught the attention of Superman who quickly defeated by disassembling his armor.[3]

Rebirth

At some point Shockwave was arrested and sent at Stryker's Island Penitentiary but escaped when Ultrawoman launched her assault on Metropolis.[4]

He was tracked down by Atomic Skull and the Metropolis Special Crimes Unit but after a brief chase and a fight he was taken back to the central and interrogated by Maggie Sawyer on Crash's whereabouts.[1]


Abilities

Equipment

  • Shockwave Armor: Shockwave uses an armor that greatly enhances his strength and durability.


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Footnotes


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