Tumbleweed is a member of the Paladins.
History
Caught in a "special munitions test" at Alamagorda, New Mexico, which apparently turned him into a plant-creature, Dane was a hero during the 1940s, when he was approached by the US Armed Forces to help them fight the Nazis. His actions during the war are unknown, but he and some other heroes were tasked with observing the Hiroshima bombing, whereupon they were abducted and conscripted into the Number of the Beast Program.
Within the Program, Tumbleweed was active with the Paladins as they fought evil in the simulacrum... until the High and the Eidolon destabilized the Program. After they were released, Tumbleweed teamed up with Mago and Engine Joe to find everyone he deemed responsible for the NOTB Program, starting with Zebulon McCandless, and punish them.[1]
World's End
Main article: World's End Trilogy
In the post-apocalyptic wasteland of Earth, Tumbleweed did what he could to help by using his powers to create a mighty forest-like oasis in the Nevada desert, known as the Nevada Garden. It was created after hearing the wants of Paris to find a safe place for the animals to call home; both Paris and the Kindred protected the animals and kept any humans from entering the Garden.
Tumbleweed's Garden was later discovered by the Wildcats, who mistook the Garden to be created by the original Engineer in which they hoped to find his nanotechnology to repair Earth. Once Tumbleweed made his presence known to everyone, the Wildcats asked him if he could make more similar Gardens. Unfortunately, Tumbleweed could not and explained that he can only sustain the current Garden, meaning only one garden can exist at a time. However, he was inspired by Voodoo to grow and provide fruits and vegetables for the people living outside the Garden.[2]
Tumbleweed later joined the Paladins to participate in Earth's war against the Knights of Khera. During the battle Tumbleweed witnessed Mago graphically killing one of the Knights, Sabre, and was left somewhat shocked over the sorcerer's action.[3]
Powers and Abilities
Powers
- Unique Physiology: Edward's body is apparently composed of desert flora which he can manipulate at will.
- Chlorokinesis: Tumbleweed has the ability to grow plants in his vicinity. He also has the ability to make the plants within himself grow.
- Size Alteration: He can change his own shape, so long as his mass and composition remains consistent.
Paraphernalia
Equipment
- Tumbleweed usually carried a Speak-E-Zee communications device while serving with the Paladins.
Related
- 13 Appearances of Edward Dane (Wildstorm Universe)
- 2 Images featuring Edward Dane (Wildstorm Universe)
- Quotations by or about Edward Dane (Wildstorm Universe)
- Character Gallery: Edward Dane (Wildstorm Universe)
Footnotes