Henry Cosgei is a former renown professional athlete hailing from Kenya and considered one of the greatest runners in his generation. Selected to be an operative of T.H.U.N.D.E.R, he was framed for a false positive drug test, potentially ending his career. With promises of restoring his former status, Henry became T.H.U.N.D.E.R's speedster, Lightning.
History
Powers and Abilities
Abilities
- Peak Human Condition: A professional athlete, Cosgei won two Olympic gold metals, three world championships, and holds record time in the Boston Marathon and is hailed as the greatest runner of his generation.[1]
- Hand-to-Hand Combat (Basic)[1]
Weaknesses
- Power Instability: While in use of his powers, Cosgei can see various timelines of his last moments. Each use of the suit's power also shortens his own lifespan.[1]
Paraphernalia
Equipment
- T.H.U.N.D.E.R Agents Lightning Suit: While wearing the specialized suit, Cosgei is imbued with powers of superspeed but at a drastic cost of eventually killing the user.[1]
Related
- 12 Appearances of Henry Cosgei (New Earth)
- 7 Images featuring Henry Cosgei (New Earth)
- 1 Quotations by or about Henry Cosgei (New Earth)
- Character Gallery: Henry Cosgei (New Earth)
Footnotes