Elasti-Kid

**Elasti-Kid**, or **Ethyn Sterling** is a young superhero. He is on the superhero team Teen Squad. He is one of the first members of the team.

## Origin

In the heart of the bustling downtown, a sudden disturbance unfolded as a mysterious portal tore through the fabric of reality, spewing forth otherworldly invaders with malicious intent. The unsuspecting civilians scattered in terror, their peaceful lives disrupted by the arrival of extraterrestrial forces. However, hope manifested itself in the form of a team of extraordinary heroes.

Amidst the chaos, a thunderous boom echoed through the air as Lady Justice, a beacon of strength and justice, landed with grace and power. Following her, Shockwave darted into action, and Mid-Knight descended gracefully, his cape billowing in the wind. Simultaneously, Storm Surge materialized from the sky, crackling with electrical energy, while The Sentinel joined the fray with a poised entrance. Above them all, Savior descended from the heavens, his glowing eyes and levitation marking him as a formidable force.

The cheers of the onlookers were swiftly drowned out by the renewed assault from the alien invaders. Panic and screams reverberated through the air, urging the assembled heroes to leap into action. Among them was Ethyn, attempting to escape the onslaught but finding himself injured in the process.

The Sentinel, her Martian physiology allowing her to withstand the attack, rushed to Ethyn's aid. As she lifted him to safety, her blood mingled with his, an unexpected connection that would alter Ethyn's fate. Emergency services soon arrived to tend to the wounded, and an ambulance whisked Ethyn away for medical attention.

That night, as Ethyn rested in his home, an unexpected transformation took hold. His body began to undergo a surreal metamorphosis, exhibiting traits of malleability and elasticity. The newfound powers bestowed upon him the ability to stretch and shape-shift like rubber. The realization of his superhuman abilities dawned upon him, leading Ethyn to a crucial decision.

Determined to wield his powers for the greater good, Ethyn embarked on a journey of self-discovery and training. The challenges he faced and the lessons he learned paved the way for the emergence of Elasti-Kid, a superhero with the unique ability to stretch, shape-shift, and rearrange his own organs.

As Elasti-Kid honed his skills and fought against the rising tide of crime, his path eventually intersected with the Global Defense Bureau. Recognizing his potential, they welcomed him into the ranks of the Teen Squad, a team of young heroes poised to confront the challenges that threatened the world. Ethyn's journey from an unsuspecting civilian to the superhero Elasti-Kid had only just begun, with countless adventures awaiting him in the realm of heroism.

## Powers and Abilities

### Powers

* **Elasticity/Plasticity**: Elasti-Kid possesses the ability to elongate his limbs, torso, or neck to impressive distances, with a maximum distension of around 2,000 feet before experiencing discomfort. While he can extend individual body parts, such as a single finger, ear, or eye, he rarely isolates such components during his elongations.
* **Shape-Shifting**: He can contort his body into extraordinary positions and sizes not achievable by ordinary humans. This includes becoming entirely flat, allowing him to slip under doors, or using his fingers to pick traditional locks. His malleability extends to altering the shape of his face, hands, feet, and body, enabling effective disguises. Furthermore, he can freely adjust his bodily mass and physical constitution, allowing for an unlimited range of sizes and shapes. With focused concentration, he can even change his color.
* **Superhuman Agility**: Ethyn's stretching abilities bestow upon him heightened agility, providing an extraordinary level of flexibility and coordination that far surpasses the natural limits of the human body.
* **Superhuman Strength**: He possesses the ability to adjust his strength by growing or adding more muscle. However, the augmentation of strength requires him to develop his muscles to a size corresponding to the level of strength desired.
* **Dense Flesh/Rubber Organs**: Thanks to the exceptional malleability and elasticity of his molecular structure, Sterling can absorb the impact of any man-made ballistic projectile. He achieves this by deforming his body along the projectile's trajectory at the point of initial impact. Additionally, he has the capability to shift his organs within his body to avoid harm.

### Abilities

* **Martial Arts**: Elasti-Kid is a highly skilled Judo expert on Earth, mastering the art of Atemi-Waza, which focuses on body-striking techniques.
* **Contortionism**

## Weaknesses

* **Temperature Extremes**: Ethyn's semi-liquid form maintains stability under gradual temperature changes, demonstrating resilience to both high and low temperatures. However, sudden temperature fluctuations induce a complete change of phase, resulting in either a fully solid or liquid form. He exhibits vulnerability to extreme heat, experiencing temporary melting. Additionally, ultrasonic wave distortions can scramble Elasti-Kid's molecules.
* **Intelligence**: Ethyn, while a valuable member of the team, is not particularly known for his intellectual prowess. Occasionally, he makes decisions or utters remarks that may be deemed less than astute. Among his teammates, he has earned a reputation for being the more lighthearted or easygoing member.

## Trivia

* Elasti-Kid is based on Marvel’s Mr. Fantastic and DC’s Plastic Man