Jefferson Pierce (Black Lightning TV Series)

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Real Name	Jefferson Pierce
Main Alias	Black Lightning
Other Aliases	Caroline Brown · The Electrician
Relatives	Alvin Pierce (father, deceased) Lynn Stewart (ex-wife) Anissa Pierce (daughter) Jennifer Pierce (daughter) Tyson Sykes (great-uncle)
Affiliation	Garfield High School, Justice League
Status
Alignment	Good
Identity	Secret Identity
Citizenship	American
Marital Status	Divorced
Occupation	High School Principal
Characteristics
Gender	Male
Eyes	Brown
Hair	Black · Grey
Origin
Universe	Black Lightning (TV Series)
Creators	Tony Isabella · Trevor von Eeden
First Appearance	"The Resurrection" (January 16, 2018)

My father had a saying, one that I even teach my students today. "Where's the future? Right here. Who's life is this? Mine. What are you gonna do with it? Live it by any means necessary." So don't worry I will honor my promise, I will do whatever is necessary to keep folks alive.

— Black Lightning

Jefferson Pierce is the superhero Black Lightning, the protector of the city of Freeland. In his civilian life, he is the principal of Garfield High School.

History

Originally taking up the mantle to avenge the death of his father by ganglord Tobias Whale, he retired from heroing after it ruined his family life. In his nine years of retirement, Whale and his gang, the 100, managed to expand their empire. After they threatened the safety of his school and daughters, Black Lightning returned to the streets.

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Powers and Abilities

Powers

• Electrokinesis: Jefferson can generate raw electricity which courses through his body, which he has learned to manipulate and control.
  • Electro-Blast
  • Force Field
  • Superhuman Strength
  • Superhuman Agility

Abilities

• Hand-to-Hand Combat (Advanced)
• Interrogation
• Pedagogy
• Athletics
• Stealth

Weaknesses

• Power Instability: Jefferson's powers use his brain to concentrate the electricity of the environment; but if he uses the power without the suit for a long time, it will kill him.
  

Paraphernalia

Equipment

• Black Lightning Suit: Gambi made a special suit which helps Jefferson to use his power in more ways, and even control his neural power instability.
  • Flight
  • Enhanced Vision

Notes

• This version of the character is exclusive to the continuity of the television series Black Lightning and is an adaptation of Jefferson Pierce/Black Lightning. The original character was created by Tony Isabella and Trevor von Eeden and first appeared in Black Lightning #1.
• Black Lightning is portrayed by Cress Williams.
  • Young Jefferson Pierce was played by Kaden Washington Lewis.
    

Trivia

• Jefferson was born on September 12, 1974.

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