Vanguard

Real Name: Curtis Hogan

Background: Curtis Hogan was a schoolteacher in one of New York's toughest neighborhoods. While protecting some of his students from some drug dealers, he was beaten senseless and injected with an untried narcotic. The dangerous chemical reacted with his body, giving him super abilities.

Group Affiliation:: Watchstar I

Status: Vanguard was killed in action during the Hero Wars.

Powers: Vanguard possessed immense strength and durability. He could also absorb kinetic energy, increasing his own strength and toughness.

Skills: Hogan was a mathematics and science teacher and had a detailed knowledge of his fields. He grew up on the mean streets and was an excellent hand-to-hand combatant. Brother also wind up driving the team everyplace.

Creator: Ed Messina