The story of lead in the water in Flint, Michigan is horrific, but there is a possible silver lining here, because it’s toxic catastrophes like this that often form the origin stories for superheroes. And perhaps this man-made disaster could give birth to the new superhero for our time: Lead Man!
Yes, it’s Lead Man! Born out of an overexposure to lead through his city’s drinking water, but rather than poison him, the lead mutated his DNA, creating a powerful hero with a set of super powers all his own!
Lead Man can instantly give anyone lead poisoning with a touch, or shoot a ray of lead contamination straight into their bodies from a distance. Also, Lead Man has the power to immediately lower anyone’s IQ at will through his super lead poisoning powers. And because he is lead shielded, other superheroes cannot see through him with x-ray vision, nor can they pierce his physical form to use mind powers against him; in fact, those who try to use mind control immediately get lead poisoning in their own brains, diminishing their powers and mental capacity. And because he has actual lead feet, he can drive faster than anyone else on Earth!
Lead Man’s abilities are so unique and powerful, he is the only superhero able to defeat Lex Luthor, by lowering his IQ to such an extent that he is no longer a threat. Yes, Lead Man is more powerful even than Superman!
Look out, super villains: Lead Man will fill you full of lead!
