Doc... that biological retardant we developed... for transplanting artificial organs. Seems time... we tested it... on a human. You're the only man alive... who can help me now, Doctor Giles... For God's sake... get me out of here... 
History
Powers and Abilities
Abilities
- Medical Science: A trained medical doctor, Doctor Giles was able to perform surgery on his pupil Hank Heywood to transform him into something greater than any one soldier.
- Biology: With expertise in biology, Doctor Giles was able to develop a biological retardant that enables the body to accept non-organic transplants like the steel and motors inside Steel.
- Pedagogy: A professor at a New York college, Doctor Giles taught a young Hank Heywood who he later took on as an apprentice.
Notes
- This version of Gilbert Giles, including all history and corresponding appearances, was erased from existence following the collapse of the original Multiverse in the 1985–86 Crisis on Infinite Earths event and later restored following the rebirth of the infinite Multiverse during the Dark Crisis of 2022–2023. Even though other versions of the character may have appeared, this information does not apply to those versions.
Related
- 5 Appearances of Gilbert Giles (Earth-Two)
- 2 Images featuring Gilbert Giles (Earth-Two)
- Quotations by or about Gilbert Giles (Earth-Two)
- Character Gallery: Gilbert Giles (Earth-Two)
Footnotes