Johnny Horror

### Aliases

John Hancock, Jack Harrier, Ultralith, Crime-Man, Dynamo, John Victor, John Chloros, Subject Thunder, S-086, Wrong-Man

### Relatives

Zaps, Atriox Vektelarian, Jay Hancock, Veronica Hancock,

## Appearances

### Appears in

Arkverse, Earth-937, The Novus Empire, Machine War, MYRH

### Debut

August 2018

> "I'd do whatever is right, **wherever** and **whenever** it needs to be done -- and I wouldn't care what anyone thinks. Not anymore."
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## Appearance

Johnny Horror, also known by his code name "Shieldbearer," commands attention with a formidable presence. Standing tall at 6'2", his muscular build speaks of strength and resilience. Intricate scars crisscross his skin, tangible reminders of his tumultuous past. His intense blue eyes convey a mixture of pain and determination, often concealed behind a stoic demeanor. His tousled black hair adds to his enigmatic aura.

## Background

Johnny Horror's past is shrouded in mystery. Born from forced mutation, he became a hybrid being with innate powers that were further enhanced by cybernetics. The experimentation he endured left him emotionally scarred, driving his unwavering commitment to justice and protection.

## Personality

Shieldbearer's personality is marked by guarded caution, a product of his traumatic past and the necessity to shield his vulnerabilities. He exudes a quiet intensity, speaking deliberately and revealing little about himself. Beneath his stoicism lies a well of empathy and a deep understanding of suffering. His loyalty is unwavering, ready to endure personal pain for the greater good.

## Abilities

### Powers

Johnny Horror's powers stem from his forced mutation, with cybernetics enhancing their effects. His abilities include:

**Energy Manipulation:** Johnny can manipulate energy, redirecting it for offense or defense, and absorb energy to enhance his abilities. However John is only able to manipulate scientific energies, meaning magic and chi are unable to be controlled or absorbed by him.

**Enhanced Physical Attributes**: His cybernetic enhancements grant him superhuman strength, agility, and endurance, which he uses to his advantage in combat situations.

**Superhuman Strength**: John possesses vast levels of superhuman strength, capable of lifting excess 100 tons when sufficiently charged with energy.

**Nigh Invulnerability:** John also breathe and survive in space. However he cannot survive in a nuclear explosion without being harmed, due to his inability to absorb radioactive isotopes.

**Longevity:** John ages much slower and lives much longer than normal human beings.

### Abilities

* **Super-Genius Intelligence:** John is a genius in the field of theoretical physics and has made extraordinary strides in the study of antimatter.
* **Trained Combatant:** He has been trained by the Arkan Marines in armed and unarmed combat.
* **Athlete:** John is also a talented boxer though he is out of practice.

#### Weaknesses

**Radiation Sensitivity:** His lethal vulnerability to radiation inflicts agonizing pain and could lead to his demise.

**Psychic Assault**: John has a fragile psyche and is readily susceptible to mental manipulation.

The Midnight Hour: John is at his weakest in the Midnight Hour. His powers and health gradually deteriorate the longer he is inside the realm itself and even worse, his counterpart/nemesis The Glassman's powers increase to maximum.

**PTSD:** His traumatic past manifests as PTSD, making him susceptible to triggering events that impair his focus.

**Blood Dependency:** John must ingest fresh blood regularly every month in order to maintain his physical and mental vitality. The longer he goes without blood, the weaker he becomes and the more likely he is to lose control.

**Sunlight:** While he can't be killed by sunlight, his eyes and skin are sensitive to exposure to sunlight.

**Mental Instability:** John has suffered through suicidal ideation of multiple occasions, desiring to end his 'life' when unable to cure himself of his condition. He has also been shown to suffer through visual and auditory hallucinations representing his hunger when he goes without feeding.

**Vulnerability to Chi:** Spiritual energy based attacks, such as Chi, have been shown to be capable of injuring John especially when inflicted by someone powerful.