Collection: Hardcase

A struggling actor, Tom Hawke's luck changed after being struck by the "Jumpstart Effect", a burst of energy from the Entity, the ancient alien spaceship responsible for most of the world's super-beings. Gaining superhuman strength and durability, Tom realized that he wanted more than short term success. He met with Linda Warren, Jamal Blass and Carlos Jimenez, who had also gained abilities, and proposed that they become an Ultrahero team, helping people while bolstering their careers. They formed the Squad, each taking code names; Starburst, D.J. Blast, Forsa and Hardcase.