Marvel Comics/Northstar

Northstar (Jean-Paul Beaubier) is a mutant and the twin brother of Aurora. He is affiliated with the X-Men and is most famous for being the first openly gay superhero.
== Powers and Abilities ==
Light Generation: Originally, Northstar could only generate light when in physical contact with his twin sister. Should they link hands, they can generate a light equivalent to a lighthouse beacon by each sibling varying the rate of acceleration of their own molecules out of phase with those of the other's. On his own, he can generate from his body a bright white light equivalent at maximum intensity to half a lighthouse beacon. He does so by varying the rate of acceleration of the molecules of his body out of phase with one another, thereby generating a cascade of photonic discharges.
* Light Blasts: He has the ability to send out powerful concussive photon blasts that can do considerable damage. He can project these from his hands and out from his body in a series of concussive bursts.
Superhuman Speed: Northstar possesses the ability to propel his body at superhuman speeds, becoming a living projectile. Through an act of concentration, Northstar can channel a portion of the kinetic energy of the atomic motion in his body's molecules in a single direction. This can accelerate his body in a velocity in direct proportion to the amount of kinetic energy he has tapped into. It is possible for him to reach 99% of the speed of light, although he has never traveled at anywhere near that speed since if he did, he would wreak great damage upon himself and his environment. Northstar can also move a portion of his body at superhuman speeds at a time.
* Superhuman Durability: As a side effect of partially robbing his molecules of their atomic motion, the binding forces within and between the molecules of his body increase. This enhances the sheer toughness of Northstar's entire body, giving his skin enough durability to withstand the ravages of wind, friction, and air turbulence while running at great speeds.
* Superhuman Reflexes: He possesses reflexes far above those of an average human. His reflexes are so advanced that he can go through an entire burning apartment, checking all the rooms and taking out all the survivors, in just mere seconds.
* Accelerated Regeneration: He possesses a boosted metabolism that can be used to heal wounds quickly.
Flight: Northstar also has the ability to propel himself through the air for flight. To hover in mid-air, Northstar applies downward thrust in a carefully-controlled manner. When carrying another, unprotected human being aloft, Northstar does not move faster than 60 miles per hour in order that his passenger may be able to breathe easily and will not be injured from the wind, friction, or air turbulence.
Category:Marvel Comics: Mutants
Category:Light Generation
Category:Light Blasts
Category:Superhuman Speed
Category:Superhuman Durability
Category:Superhuman Reflexes
Category:Accelerated Regeneration
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