Don't get me wrong -- I love me some Steve Englehart. The guy is one of the greatest writers in the history of the biz, no doubt. But he also came up with one of the LAMEST super-villain origins of all-time. Journey with me back in time to 1973 and Captain America #160. The newly super-strong Cap (thanks to a chemical reaction to villain Viper's anti-venom a few issues prior) battles a sun-powered dude name Solarr! How did he get his powers? Check it (I hadda skip a few panels due to the smearing from scanning an Essential volume, natch):
That's it! There you have it! Just get lost in the desert, manage to survive the heat and thirst, and violá! INSTANT SUPER-VILLAIN!!
That's it! There you have it! Just get lost in the desert, manage to survive the heat and thirst, and violá! INSTANT SUPER-VILLAIN!!
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