Albert Potter (Earth-616)

Hurricane
Name	Albert Potter
Current Alias	Hurricane
Affiliation and Relationships
Affiliation	Former agent of Mys-Tech
Relatives	Spouses: Unidentified wife Children: Buford Potter (son) Mercy Potter (daughter)
Marital Status	Married
Physical Characteristics
Gender	Male
Height	6′2″ (1.88 m)
Weight	190 lbs (86.18 kg)
Eyes	Irises: Blue
Hair	Bald, Red (formerly)
Origin and Living Status
Origin	Human mutate; Exotic technology
Living Status	Alive
Reality	Earth-616
Place of Birth	Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, England, United Kingdom
Personal Information
Identity	Secret
Citizenship	British
Occupation	Unemployed; former criminal, meteorologist
Education	Ph.D. in meteorology
Base of Operations	Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States of America Formerly Otomo's Space Station; London, England, United Kingdom
Creators and Appearances
Creators	Chris Claremont, Herbert Trimpe
First	Captain Britain #3 (October, 1976)
First	Captain Britain #3 (October, 1976)

History

Origin

Albert Potter was an embittered meteorologist who was fired for overspending and achieving no results. To prove his theories he flew an experimental weather control craft into a hurricane and tried to end the storm. However the Nethergods, seeking to create a foe for their adversary Merlyn's agent, Captain Britain, caused the storm to destroy Potter's vehicle and imbue Potter with energy. Unaware of the Nethergods' involvement, an unhinged Potter developed a suit to help him control his new weather-based powers, which he used as a super villain. Defeated by Captain Britain, he later gained new powers from medical experiments conducted on him by Dr. Samuel Merrick while he was incarcerated in Darkmoor Prison, which he used as a servant of the Mys-Tech corporation for a time after they had released him from suspended animation, fighting the Gene Dogs.

Eventually cured of his insanity and apparently of his extra powers (which had damaged him physically), Potter was released. He married, emigrated to America, but was unable to find work and considered returning to crime until the Fantastic Four convinced him otherwise.

After Civil War

After the Civil War, he was listed as a potential recruit for the Initiative.

Attributes

Power Grid

Powers

Hurricane possesses several powers:

• Superhuman Strength: Hurricane can lift 1 ton.
• Flight: Hurricane can fly at speeds up to 200 mph.
• Wind Manipulation: By focusing his powers, he can create high-velocity winds and hurricanes.
  • Weather Manipulation (formerly): In the past, he had the ability to generate lightning, rain, and blizzards.
• Mind Control: At one time he exhibited some mind-control abilities after being infused with the DNA of a soldier ant.

Weaknesses

Hurricane is dependent upon his suit to control his powers. Damage to the regulator pack on his back can cause his powers to overload.

Paraphernalia

Equipment

• Battlesuit: Hurricane wears a battlesuit that focuses his powers.
  • Superhuman Durability: His battlesuit also protects him from damage.

See Also

• 15 appearance(s) of Albert Potter (Earth-616)
• 3 appearance(s) in handbook(s) of Albert Potter (Earth-616)
• 2 minor appearance(s) of Albert Potter (Earth-616)
• 1 mention(s) in handbook(s) of Albert Potter (Earth-616)
• 9 image(s) of Albert Potter (Earth-616)

Links and References

• Albert Potter on Marvel.com
• Hurricane at the Marvel Appendix