Don Powers (Earth-One)

Don Powers
Mainstream Universe‎, 1950s-1986
Real Name	Don Powers
Affiliation	None
Base Of Operations	Detroit, Michigan, USA
Status
Alignment	Good
Identity	Secret Identity
Citizenship	American
Characteristics
Gender	Male
Hair	Brown
Origin
Universe	Earth-One
First Appearance	Aquaman #56 (April, 1971)
Last Appearance	Aquaman #56 (April, 1971)

History

Don Powers was a police scientist and friend of Aquaman. After leaving the force, Powers set up "Powers Investigations - Private Laboratories" to aid in his secret war on crime as the super-hero, the Crusader. Aquaman describes the Crusader as a two-bit super-hero who tried to join the Justice League, but was turned down as his methods were too violent.

As he had been hampered at night by his poor eyesight, he devised and sent into orbit a mirrored satellite which provides daylight to the city at night and makes it possible for him to fight crime during those hours. However, the added daylight has caused algae to grow at an incredible rate in the area, and the mossy growth is threatening to engulf the city.

When Aquaman hears of the problem, he immediately goes to Detroit and learns of Powers's part in the plot. At first he is repelled by the Crusader's employees, but he later manages to destroy the satellite and thus halt the growth of algae.

Witnesses indicated that The Crusader was running over rooftops when he tripped on some wires and fell to his death.

Powers and Abilities

Abilities

He appeared to be a good fighter.

Weaknesses

Failing eyesight

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