Absorbing Man

Absorbing Man v0.4

By Sébastien Andrivet

Helper(s): Dr MacDonald, Angel, Z, Matt Ignash’s Champions writeup

Source of Character: Marvel Universe

Reasons: Very, very old notes to see how this guy might work in DCH.

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Absorbing Man

Dex: 04	Str: 05	Bod: 06	Motivation: Mercenary
Int: 03	Wil: 04	Min: 04	Occupation : Criminal
Inf: 04	Aur: 03	Spi: 03	Resources {or Wealth} : 04
Init: 013		HP: 060

Powers: (all are Mystic-linked) Anatomical separation: 00, Invulnerability: 18, Mimic: 25, Molecular Chameleon: 25, Sealed systems: 18, Self-Manipulation: 25

Bonuses and Limitations:

Use of Mimic is an Automatic Action (+3)
Self-manipulation allows for emulating Self Link powers (such as Self Link (Fog), Self Link (Lightning), and so on) (+1)
Anatomical separation only works in a non-organic state (-1)
Invulnerability only works in a non-organic state (-1)
Absorbing Man does not have “complete control over his body” while using Molecular Chameleon, and is liable to disperse in some conditions if he assumes liquid or gaseous forms (-1)
Mimic has No Range (-1)
Sealed systems only works in a non-organic state (-1)
Self Manipulation can only be used when in physical contact with items possessing the needed physical properties (-2) and is limited to the APs possessed by the objects (-1)
If he tries to Adapt or use Molecular Chameleon on something with 50+ APs in the desired attributes, he explodes (-1 to both)

Skills: Martial artist: 06, Weaponry (ball and chain): 08

Advantages: None AFAIK

Connections: Masters of Evil IV (Low)

Drawbacks: Married (Titania, 5pts), Public ID

Equipment: Ball-and-chain (BODY 09, Adv. : Transforms as he does if he’s holding it (10 pts) and is considered Mystic-linked (+1))

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Background

real Name: Carl Creel
Marital status: Married
Known relatives: Mary “Titania” McPherran (wife)
Group Affiliation: None ; former member of the Masters of Evil IV
Base of operations: Mobile
Height: 6‘4” Weight : 365lbs
Eyes: Blue Hair: None

Powers and Abilities

Crusher Creel can magically duplicate in his body at will the physical properties of anything he touches or that touches him. This power extends to both animate and inanimate objects and to various forms of energy. He retains his human sentience, mobility and power of speech in these forMs. He can also absorb specific properties relating to the form of an object : hence, he can assume the height of a skyscraper (that’s 20+ APS of simulated Growth) or the spikes of a mace (Claw being: 03). He can also absorb mystical properties such as those of Thor’s hammer.

If his body is broken or dispersed somehow while being in a non-human state, the Absorbing Man can reassemble himself over a period of time and return to human form (Invulnerability). He’s even able to reattach limbs that have been severed, provided he’s in a non-organic form, holds the limb in place and turns back to flesh (Anatomical separation).

History

While in prison, Carl “Crusher” Creel was selected by Loki to become his master weapon against Thor. However, while he proved to be a highly formidable threat even against the Thunder God himself, he was defeated. The Absorbing Man has since fought such lightweights as Thor, the Hulk or the Avengers.

At one point, during the unstoppable assault of the Masters of Evil IV, Crusher met the super-villainess called Titania, and they fell in love. While they were apparently convinced by Thor II to go straight, the couple sometimes has relapses into criminality, especially if the profits are tempting enough.

Description

Creel is big, really big, and heavily muscular. He generally only wears prison pants and shoes, and goes bare chested, bald and unshaven, with a big prisoner’s ball and chain in his hand.

Personality

Creel has never been particularly subtle, taking delight in smashing anything that gets in his way ; he obviously enjoys destruction. In combat he will seek out the strongest opponent (the more powerful, the better) and seek to use that opponent’s strongest assets against him. He’s married to Titania, and takes pains to protect her.

DC Universe History

Well, there’s already Amazo… But still, he might have been an experimental subject for a bizarre treatment from Doctor Bedlam, in order to crush Orion. Having failed to do so, the Absorbing Man has since fought Orion, Lightray, Superman or the JLA on several instances.

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