In celebration of National Daughters Day later this month, let's discover Backlash: daughter of Backlash!
Jodi Morinaka Slayton
Character Profile
Main Alias: Backlash
Other Alias: Jet, Crimson
Alignment: Good
Powers & Abilities: Kherubim(alien)/Human Hybrid
Superhuman Speed: can run up to 225 mph
Superhuman Reflexes: can dodge bullets and short-range attacks
Superhuman Agility: can attack and direct her body with superhuman accuracy
Immortality: Kherubim are extremely long-lived
Superhuman Durability: super-hard and dense skin compared to a normal human
Accelerated Healing: if ever harmed, can heal rapidly
Martial Arts: expert martial artist
Weapons: Kusarigama (Pictured above), Shuriken (throwing stars)
Relatives:
Father: Marc Slayton - Backlash
Mother (deceased): Lynn Morinaka
Brother: Aries
Affiliations: WildC.A.T.s formerly Wildcore
Check out her 4 issue miniseries as Jet:
Her 6 issue adventure through the Wildstorm Universe as Backlash:
Her time as Crimson with the Wildcore team:
- What version of Backlash is your favorite?
- Do you know of other comics Jodi makes an appearance in?
- What do you think of her taking up the mantle of her father as Backlash?
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