Sandman

Sandman's powers and abilities

Prophetic Dreams:

Due to an encounter with the entity known as Dream, Wesley Dodds possessed the power of prophetic dreaming. His dreams often came to him as cryptic, ambiguous visions, but Wes' keen intellect enabled him to properly interpret them. This connection manifests itself as horrible, cryptic, prophetic nightmares which drive him to fight crime.Through an unknown process, Wes passed on this power to his former ward, Sanderson Hawkins upon the moment of his own death.

Decelerated Aging:

He also gained incredible youth and vitality after the battle with Ian Karkull.

Genius Level Intellect:

He is also well versed in Eastern philosophies and perhaps some holistic healing techniques.�??He is a brilliant scholar in several fields of science, most notably chemistry, as well as an accomplished detective and inventor.Shortly before WWII, Wes Dodds invented a ray gun, and turned it over to the U.S. government.

Much later in his career, Dodds invented a Silicoid Gun which could produce and control sand in any form or state. It could create walls of cement and glass handcuffs.Tragically, the prototype exploded, and bombarded his partner Sandy Hawkins with radioactive silica particles, which mutated Hawkins into a monstrous form. He was also a talented chemist, creating the sedative vapors in his weaponry. Wes was also a talented inventor, and created his wirepoon, along with continuously upgrading his gas-gun.

Martial Arts:

Wesley Dodds possesses the strength level of a man who engages in intensive regular exercise, and was a fine hand-to-hand combatant. The Sandman is an accomplished martial artist, having studied extensively in the middle east, using karate, judo and Yoga to hone his body to his peak performance.

Investigation:

Wesley Dodds was a brilliant detective. The Sandman used his gas to delve information, since no one could lie under its effects.

As Wes Dodds, his financial riches aided him in being able to apply himself where needed, in whatever social circles he needed to travel.