Offline
CRIMSON BOLT
Real Name: Frank D'Arbo
Identity/Class: Human
Occupation: Short-order cook, Vigilante
Group Membership: None
Affiliations: Boltie (Libby)
Enemies: Jacques, Jock, drug dealers, criminals
Known Relatives: Sarah Helgeland (ex-wife)
Aliases: None
Base of Operations: Seattle, Washington
First Appearance: Super (2010)
Height: 5'10"
Weight: 180 lbs.
Eyes: Blue
Hair: Brown
Powers/Abilities: Frank D'Arbo possesses no superhuman abilities. He is a skilled fighter and proficient in the use of a pipe wrench as a weapon. He is also highly motivated and determined to rid his city of criminals and wrongdoers, even if it means resorting to extreme violence.
History: Frank D'Arbo was a short-order cook who became disillusioned with his mundane life and unfaithful wife. After having a vision of a superhero called the Holy Avenger, he decided to become a vigilante known as the Crimson Bolt. He teamed up with a comic book store clerk named Libby, who became his sidekick Boltie. Together, they embarked on a mission to rid their city of criminals and drug dealers, using extreme violence to achieve their goals. They ultimately faced off against Jacques, the leader of a drug ring, and emerged victorious.
Strength Level: Frank D'Arbo possesses average human strength.
Miscellaneous: The Crimson Bolt is known for his role in the film "Super." The character is a deconstruction of the superhero genre, with the film examining the consequences of vigilantism and the toll it takes on those who engage in it. The character's costume, which consists of a red spandex suit and a homemade mask, has become iconic and is often cited as an example of a DIY superhero costume.