Shield X
Created by:
Paul Castiglia & Jim Valentino
Real Name:
Joe Higgins
Jr.
Joined Mighty Crusaders:
In
an untold story prior to Archie's Weird Mystery #3
First Appearance:
Sonic the Hedgehog 70,
May 1999
Origin:
It all began during World War Two, when freedom loving
patriots everywhere longed for a noble and true hero to lead it out
of its darkest days. In a top secret military base a young G-man and
scientist, Joe Higgins was chosen to participate in Project Shield.
Joe was given an extraordinary suit. It was bullet proof and fire
proof. It was also treated with an experimental alloy, that allowed
the already athletic Higgins perform amazing feats of strength. The
Shield was faithful to his duty. An in the line of duty, one fateful
night, his luck ran out, as arch-villain, the Eraser, took him by
surprise, His ray debilitated and successfully ended the Shield's
career.
The Shield's son, Joe Higgins, Jr. combined his fathers anatomical
formula with a catalytic agent and expanded upon the powers of his
father's uniform to carry on the legacy of Democracy's greatest
champion.
History:
The
Current Shield has appeared in the Public Service Announcement that
featured his origin as well as issues of Archie's Weird Mysteries. He
has continued to fight with the Mighty Crusaders and has taken up his
father role as the teams leader. As the Shield he has been a more
successful hero and leader then his older brother Bill, the Shield
III.
Powers & Weapons:
The
Shield has super strength, invulnerability, and wears an indestructible
costume.
Checklist:
Red
Circle & Archie Comics:
Sonic the Hedgehog 70
Archie's Weird Mysteries 3 & 14, Ashcan
