Mercury

NAME: MITCHELL MERK

KNOWN ALIASES: NONE

DESIGNATION: HERO

CURRENT LOCATION: QUEEN CITY/JAZZ CITY

Biography
Mercury is a superhero based in Queen City. He rose to prominence in his youth as a member of Jazz City's super-powered team The Planets. Due to this unwanted fame, he worked alone for much of his career. He approached by the Montag Corporation to join Omega 8 just after his 30th birthday.

Merk gained his powers during his youth, while attending the Academy of Supernatural Science. He, along with the other members of the Planets, underwent dangerous genetic testing at the Academy as scientists tried to create a superhero team in the format of the Knights.

Frightened by his abilities, Merk kept them hidden as best he could after the Planets disbanded. He became a mechanic in the small town of Chester, and tried his best to forget what had happened to him. His life settled into routine for a few years, until the supervillain called Wretch came into Chester looking for him. Wretch had also developed powers at the Academy, but the abilities had driven him mad. Merk, in order to save the town, fought the evil man off. Realizing he had a responsibility to help those in peril, Merk revived his Mercury alter-ego.

Mercury was the first hero approached for The Omega Project, after Alan Varley was asked to build the team. Mercury became Omega 8's second-in-command, and often acted as the leader in Varley's stead.

He is known for his incredible speed and strength, as well as the fires that result from his abilities.