Black Lightning
Jefferson Pierce
DC Television Universe
History
Jefferson Pierce is the superhero Black Lightning, the protector of the city of Freeland. In his civilian life, he is the principal of Garfield High School. Originally taking up the mantle to avenge the death of his father by ganglord, Tobias Whale, he retired from heroing after it ruined his family life. In his nine years of retirement, Whale and his gang, the 100, managed to expand their empire. After they threatened the safety of his school and daughters, Black Lightning returned to the streets. read more
Super Powers
DexterityElectricity AbsorptionElectricity ResistanceElectro-Magnetism ManipulationElectrokinesisHeat GenerationLongevityMaster Martial ArtistMaster TacticianReflexesStaminaStealthWeapons MasterAcrobaticsAudio AlterationCamouflageEnduranceEnhanced HearingEnhanced MemoryEnhanced SightForce FieldsHeat ResistanceJumpMemory ManipulationTelekinesisAccelerated HealingFlightRegenerationOrigin
| Creator | |
| Universe | Arrowverse - DC Television Universe |
| Character Tier | 0+ (Athlete) |
| Full name | Jefferson Pierce |
| Alter Egos | No alter egos found. |
| Aliases | Black Lightning |
| Place of birth | |
| First appearance | Black Lightning Season 1: Episode 1 |
| Alignment | Good |
Appearance
| Gender | Male |
| Species // Type | Metahuman |
| Height | 193 cm • 6'4" |
| Weight | 87.1 kg • 192.02 lbs |
| Eye color | Brown |
| Hair color | Black |
Connections
| Occupation | Teacher, Vigilante |
| Base | Freeland |
| Relatives | Alvin Pierce (father, deceased), Lynn Stewart (ex-wife), Anissa Pierce (daughter), Jennifer Pierce (daughter) |
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| Hub | Black Lightning |