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| “ | We aren't like these monsters, Damage. We aren't man or monsters. We're us. We can't be separated. It take two things to create balance. Together we're balanced. We need to stop fighting each other. You've allowed me to be the hero I always wanted to be...just not in the way I wanted. The world already has a Superman and Four Flash. But there's only one Damage. | „ |
| ~ Ethan Avery |
| “ | I served my tour. And then some. I'm done taking orders. Leave me alone. You don't know who I am or what I'll do. I don't know what I'll do. | „ |
| ~ Ethan Avery |
| “ | ''Better to die a hero than live as a monster.'' | „ |
| ~ Ethan Avery |
| “ | I just wanted to matter. To do something important like Superman and The Flash. I joined the army because I thought I could be a hero. But they made me into... this. You know what they call it? Damage. That's all I am to them. A bomb on a leash. | „ |
| ~ Ethan Avery |
Ethan Avery, better known as Damage, is major character from the DC Comics universe and main protagonist of Damage Vol 2.
He was a solider of United States Army want to a hero he a test subject have ability to transform into an unstoppable behemoth Damage. Ethan finds out the true nature the deicide goes rouge a crave his own path a become a hero while control Damage how use it right away.
History[]
Origin[]
Ethan was born in Atlanta, where he idolized superheroes like Superman and The Flash for their good deeds. Inspired by their heroism, he aspired to be like them. As he grew older, Ethan joined the United States Army, seeing it as an opportunity to become a real-life hero. During his service, he completed one tour in Afghanistan and earned a reputation for excellence. Upon finishing his tour, Ethan volunteered for the Damage program, an experimental procedure designed to grant him superpowers. Colonel Marie Jonas interviewed Ethan and accepted him into the program, impressed by his strong beliefs about heroism.
Biography[]
The New age of heroes[]
The United States Army arrived in Atlanta for Ethan's transformation. He had joined to be a soldier, but the metamorphosis into his alter-ego, Damage, was overwhelming. He burst from the military aircraft, causing destruction in his wake. As Damage wreaked havoc, he heard Ethan's voice urging him to be a hero, not a monster. Just then, Major Liggett fired at him, fueled by jealousy over Ethan's powers. Colonel Marie Jonas ordered the troops to abort the mission. In a confrontation, Damage overpowered Liggett but hesitated to kill him, choosing instead to spare his life. With that decision, Ethan escaped to hide from the Army, determined not to harm any civilians. Moments later, Damage transformed back, leaving Ethan unconscious on the ground.
Ethan woke up in a bed at a homeless shelter, wearing a donated shirt. Damage was still in his mind, reminding him of Colonel Marie Jonas’s lies about being a hero. Yelling at Damage, he drew the attention of a man who helped him. Ethan introduced himself as Dave Everest. Lost in the city, Ethan borrowed a woman’s phone to call his parents, realizing they’d be in danger if he went home. After returning the phone, the woman offered him coffee and some change, which he used to buy a hamburger. While eating, Deadshot warned him about Parasite. As Parasite attacked, attempting to drain him, Ethan struggled to contain Damage within. Wonder Woman arrived and took down Parasite, believing she was helping. However, Damage attacked her. Ethan urged him to stand down, but Damage punched her and chased after her instead. Wonder Woman used her Lasso of Truth, revealing that Damage was still human.
On the run from the U.S. Army and unable to return home, Ethan hid in a truck to rest. He dreamt of his transformation, awakening in fear. Just as he was about to leave, Jorge Hernandez offered him a ride and a job. Weeks later, Ethan enjoyed some peace, but soon felt Damage stirring in his mind. Seeking help from Poison Ivy, he got caught in her vines and fainted during his transformation back to Ethan. Rescued by Jose, he hid in a sewer until he regained strength and returned to confront Ivy. Damage took over, wanting to work together, but Ivy was brainwashed by Gorilla Grodd. Damage fought his gorilla army and faced Grodd, who revealed Ethan's humanity. Realizing Ivy was the key, Damage asked her for help. With Ivy’s assistance, they defeated Grodd, but Ethan stopped Damage from finishing him off. Afterward, Ivy thanked Damage for saving her and put him to sleep in the forest. The next morning, Ethan woke up to a sunrise and met Swamp Thing, who encouraged him to use his powers for good, reminding him he wasn't a monster.
Ethan took a boat in South St. Louis when the U.S. Army located him and attempted to take him into custody. Damage emerged, attacking the agents and damaging the boat, forcing Ethan to swim to shore. In the hospital, the Unknown Soldier warned him that they were coming for him and helped Ethan escape. As they fled, Damage took control and confronted Colonel Marie Jonas and her troops. With the Unknown Soldier's assistance, Ethan fought them off. When only Jonas remained, she taunted him, expecting death, but he spared her, warning her to leave him alone. Afterward, Ethan thanked the Unknown Soldier for his help as they parted ways.
Ethan accessed the data from the base and learned about the horrific test subjects. As the data began to self-destruct, Damage broke into the lab, confronted by failed experiments inside tubes. He urged to destroy the lab to prevent its use on innocent people. The Justice League arrived to stop him, and a battle ensued. Ethan fought valiantly until Superman arrived for a one-on-one showdown. Batman and Deadman soon joined for backup. While inside Damage, Deadman discovered another presence within him. After a fierce struggle, Ethan transformed back to his original self and headed for the Hall of Justice.
Damage labeled Ethan as weak after he was taken by the Justice League. He awoke to find himself locked up, and Batman checked on him, explaining that he had learned about Ethan's ability to control monsters, which made him dangerous after wreaking havoc across the country. Batman revealed that they had been in a holographic environment aboard the Batmobile all along. As Batman opened the cell, Damage emerged and began fighting him. Despite several rounds, Ethan sensed that something was off; it felt like a setup. They soon landed on Monster Island, where Ethan saw a giant monster and urged everyone to run.
During Ethan's training on Monster Rock, he and William were ambushed by Shaggy Man and Oggoro, who captured them and dangled them above a lava pool. In a desperate moment, Ethan transformed into Damage, gaining the strength needed to save William and buy time to transfer his mind back to Congorilla. Together, they fought back against the mutants, ultimately overpowering Shaggy Man and Oggoro. After the battle, William demanded that the defeated foes leave the island in exchange for their lives. This experience helped Ethan understand the true nature of being a monster, not just about power, but about standing up for others and defining his own identity despite the challenges he faced.
Powers and Abilities[]
- Transformation: Once a day, Ethan Avery transforms into the hulking behemoth Damage for an hour. During this time, Ethan has no control over his actions though he can communicate with Damage. When Damage turns back into Ethan he loses consciousness, often leaving him expose.
- Superhuman Strength: Damage possesses incredible physical strength, with the limits of which are still unknown. He is strong enough to lift a car over his head and throw it towards his opponent.
- Super-Leaping: Damage can make use of his powerful bodily muscles to launch himself into the air in a chosen direction.
- Superhuman Speed: Regardless of his size, Damage is capable of running and moving at speeds greater than the finest human athlete.
- Superhuman Reflexes: His speed extends to his reflexes, due to which he was able to hit the Flash who was moving and attacking him at supersonic speed, though he did have some trouble in intercepting him.
- Invulnerability: Damage's body possesses a high degree of resistance to physical injury. He is able to endure bullets, rockets and drops from several hundred feet. His skin is also impervious to conventional blades. His durability is strong enough to resist the touch of lava.
- Regenerative Healing: His great physical resilience, it is possible to injure Damage. However, he is capable of rapidly regenerating damaged or destroyed tissue with much greater speed and efficiency than an ordinary human.
- Superhuman Stamina: Damage's highly advanced musculature produces almost no fatigue toxins, granting him almost limitless physical stamina during physical activity; he can exert himself at peak capacity for about one hour before return to human form as displayed in his fight with Wonder Woman and other super powered beings.
- Magic Resistance: As Damage, Ethan seems possesses slight resistance to magic. It was seen when he was not affected by Echidna's fusion magic, when she tried to combine Damage's body with other living beings.
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