Nuke(Albert Gains)(1459)

Albert Gaines was a worker at a nuclear power plant when he was accidentally exposed to radioactive waste products and gained superhuman powers. Calling himself Nuke,

History
Albert Gaines was a worker at a nuclear power plant when he was accidentally exposed to radioactive waste products and gained superhuman powers. Calling himself Nuke, he embarked on a heroic career as a crime fighter and was invited to join the Squadron Supreme.

After serving for many months, Gaines learned that his parents were dying of radiation poisoning due to his proximity to them. He turned to the Squadron's resident genius, Nighthawk, to cure cancer and save his parents. Neal couldn't come up with a solution, though, and Nuke fled the Squadron in rage.

Later Gilbert and Florence Gaines died and Albert was driven mad with grief, launching a berserk rampage. He was opposed by the Squadron, who was forced to trap Gaines within a force-field. Eventually they were able to calm him down and convinced them it wasn't their fault.

Considered a loose cannon now by the Squad they keep a close eye on his actions.

Powers
Nuke had the superhuman power to transform nuclear energy for personal use, such as flying by nuclear propulsion and projecting bursts of destructive energy.

Physical Strength
Nuke had the normal human strength of a man of his age, height, and build who engaged in moderate regular exercise.