Aloysius B. Brown's Nemesis Blog: Character Bio #2: Blue Bolt

Readers,

Prepare for the second character bio in the series. As much as it pains me to even present this rubbish, it is that of my archnemesis Blue Bolt.

Blue Bolt

Time Magazine's Hero of the Year for ten years running, President of the United States League of Defenders, Special Envoy to the United Nations International Superhero Commission and runner up in Cleopatra Magazine's Sexiest Man Alive (behind Johnny Depp), Blue Bolt is San Francisco's favourite son and one of the world's most prominent superheroes.

His secret identity is **** ***** (I can't go revealing such an amazing plot twist now can I). He was a handsome All-American Quarterback in High School and was destined to make it to the pros but during during drunken celebrations after winning the state championship he was dared to swim into the river and retrieve a wayward pass. Upstream the Global Tech facility was pumping all flavours of radiological material into the river. Swimming out to the ball he was struck by lightning, the resulting combination gave him super-speed and super-strength.

When his powers meant that he was unable to play football without revealing his secret, his agent convinced him to follow a new career path and become a hero. A career path that, with advertising campaigns and endorsements, has proven profitable enough for a comfortable living for his family, plus Blue Bolt loves the attention.

Blue Bolt's weakness, apart from the ladies, is his constant need for energy while using his powers; don't be surprised to see Blue Bolt swing through a fast food drive-through while in hot pursuit of some criminals. Even after more than 20 years with his powers he still finds it difficult to stop or manoeuvre. His brain, which it must be said isn't the sharpest, can't keep up with his body at full speed. Slippery or flammable surfaces also cause issues. A source of constant amusement is Blue Bolt's inability to metabolize alcohol.

Blue Bolt is everything Aloysius both hates and in some ways envies. Handsome, popular and successful Aloysius thinks he is a stupid arrogant jock, but the world, for some unknown reason loves him.