Slayer

Real Name: Aric Carver

Background: Slayer is the brother of the superhuman mercenary called Diehard. Both were part of a supersoldier program in an unknown country, and gained a variety of superhuman powers. After a career as a mercenary and assassin, Slayer was offered the leadership of the Lawgivers by Dr Omega and served as Omega's chief lieutenant and enforcer for some years.

Slayer was responsible for the assassination of Jason Smith, the first Protector. Although Inferno killed Slayer in the aftermath of Smith's death, Slayer resurrected himself some days later by a process that has not been completely explained. Slayer returned to his former role in Transasia as if nothing had happened.

Status: Active

Group Affiliation:: Leader of the Lawgivers of Transasia.

Powers: Slayer is superhumanly strong and has augmented reflexes. His senses have been enhanced to the human maximum. He also appears to be able to resurrect himself from the dead.

Skills: Slayer is a master of armed and unarmed combat, as well as skilled in stealth, combat tactics, and acrobatics. He is a thoroughly dangerous opponent.

Technology: Slayer makes use of a huge arsenal of weapons, including guns, knives and explosives, although he favors a pair of tritanium-alloy swords.

Creator: Jeff Messina

First Appearance: WATCHSTAR #108