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"Go ahead, zap me! I'll just send it right back at ya!"

Growing up in a city where disaster can strike at the drop of a hat is never easy, especially for Leslie Willis. Growing up in a city like Metropolis, she was accustomed to supervillains going on a rampage at a moment's notice, as reporting on such cases was one of her duties as a part-time DJ for the radio station her family owned. Sometimes, she would make the most amusing commentaries, while at others she would go so far as to try and humble Superman himself, just to get a reaction out of him. Yet her indifference towards such heroes and villains changed when the Justice League came to Metropolis in order to face a triad of super-criminals calling themselves the four elementals: Volcana, Weather Wizard, Icicle and Brick. During the battle, Weather Wizard summoned the mother of all thunderstorms in an attempt to distract his own enemy, the Flash. Yet one of the bolts of lightning aimed right for a crowd that gathered to watch the battle, and Leslie was right in the thick of it. Seeing innocent civilians in danger, Superman used himself as a shield to deflect the bolt, allowing time for the bystanders to flee to safety. Unfortunately, the electricity arced off the Man of Steel and proceeded to hit Leslie as she tried to flee, sending a billion volts shocking throughout her body.

Yet the girl never died that day. In fact, she survived, but the electrocution not only traumatized her, but it also changed her metabolism completely; awakening the meta-gene that had long been dormant inside her. Believing herself to be a monster and a freak, Leslie blamed Superman and the Justice League for her condition, swearing revenge against them for ruining her life. And so was born Livewire! For a time, Livewire was an enemy of both the JLA and Superman, and she proved herself to be quite powerful. The League tried to talk some sense into her, in order to have her listen to reason, but Leslie refused to heed their words. Though these talks would come back to haunt her with a vengeance when, during one of their clashes, she nearly succeeded in defeating Superman. Yet before the final blow could be struck, Livewire's electrical powers suddenly began activating on their own. Yet one of those Leaguers present in the fight was Wally West, AKA the Flash. When he saw the expression of fear on Livewire's face, instantly he knew what was happening, and called for help from the rest of the Titans. Together, they were able to finally help Leslie regain control over her powers, and in the process they were able to clear her head. It turned out that the more electricity she absorbed, the more irrational she acted. Ultimately, Supergirl was able to have a heart-to-heart with Livewire, and the Kryptonian Titan's words spoke true. After Supergirl told her of how training and learning to control her powers with metahumans her own age would be beneficial, Leslie accepted the chance to not only learn to control her powers, but also to have some semblance of the life she once had. Thus, Livewire redeemed herself from juvenile enemy of the Justice League to the newest member of the Teen Titans!

So, with this take on Livewire, the idea of her being a Teen Titan was brought up by , and it also pays homage to her character arc before the New 52. In the pre-New 52, Livewire started out as a villainess, but eventually reformed and became an ally of Superman and his team. I also loved the outfit she wore in Young Justice: Outsiders, so I decided to go with that, but with some slight modifications. The thigh high boots are inspired by the costume she wore in Superman: The Animated Series (which was where she made her debut). As for her tattoo, suggested that she could have a lightning bolt tattoo on her chest, but I also drew a lightning bolt themed "L" on her utility belt's buckle, as a homage to the very same one that was on the costume she wore in the comics before the New 52. Now, for Livewire's hair, I was actually inspired by the hairstyle of Karin Uzumaki in Naruto Shippuden, and I figured it would be fitting for Leslie, since she's very much into punk rock.

As a student at Titans Academy, Livewire is the best friend of Static, Wonder Girl, Lightning, Mist, Windfall, Galatea and Ms. Martian. She is also a member of the school's martial arts and newspaper clubs, as well as the mentee of Supergirl, as a way to make up for blaming Superman for the accident that transformed her into the superhero she is now. Livewire also is great friends with Crush, as the two are also part of the light music club, and they always love to jam out together, considering that she has a stellar singing voice.

Disclaimer: Livewire belongs to D.C. Comics, Bruce Timm and Paul Dini.

Description
"Go ahead, zap me! I'll just send it right back at ya!"

Growing up in a city where disaster can strike at the drop of a hat is never easy, especially for Leslie Willis. Growing up in a city like Metropolis, she was accustomed to supervillains going on a rampage at a moment's notice, as reporting on such cases was one of her duties as a part-time DJ for the radio station her family owned. Sometimes, she would make the most amusing commentaries, while at others she would go so far as to try and humble Superman himself, just to get a reaction out of him. Yet her indifference towards such heroes and villains changed when the Justice League came to Metropolis in order to face a triad of super-criminals calling themselves the four elementals: Volcana, Weather Wizard, Icicle and Brick. During the battle, Weather Wizard summoned the mother of all thunderstorms in an attempt to distract his own enemy, the Flash. Yet one of the bolts of lightning aimed right for a crowd that gathered to watch the battle, and Leslie was right in the thick of it. Seeing innocent civilians in danger, Superman used himself as a shield to deflect the bolt, allowing time for the bystanders to flee to safety. Unfortunately, the electricity arced off the Man of Steel and proceeded to hit Leslie as she tried to flee, sending a billion volts shocking throughout her body.

Yet the girl never died that day. In fact, she survived, but the electrocution not only traumatized her, but it also changed her metabolism completely; awakening the meta-gene that had long been dormant inside her. Believing herself to be a monster and a freak, Leslie blamed Superman and the Justice League for her condition, swearing revenge against them for ruining her life. And so was born Livewire! For a time, Livewire was an enemy of both the JLA and Superman, and she proved herself to be quite powerful. The League tried to talk some sense into her, in order to have her listen to reason, but Leslie refused to heed their words. Though these talks would come back to haunt her with a vengeance when, during one of their clashes, she nearly succeeded in defeating Superman. Yet before the final blow could be struck, Livewire's electrical powers suddenly began activating on their own. Yet one of those Leaguers present in the fight was Wally West, AKA the Flash. When he saw the expression of fear on Livewire's face, instantly he knew what was happening, and called for help from the rest of the Titans. Together, they were able to finally help Leslie regain control over her powers, and in the process they were able to clear her head. It turned out that the more electricity she absorbed, the more irrational she acted. Ultimately, Supergirl was able to have a heart-to-heart with Livewire, and the Kryptonian Titan's words spoke true. After Supergirl told her of how training and learning to control her powers with metahumans her own age would be beneficial, Leslie accepted the chance to not only learn to control her powers, but also to have some semblance of the life she once had. Thus, Livewire redeemed herself from juvenile enemy of the Justice League to the newest member of the Teen Titans!

So, with this take on Livewire, the idea of her being a Teen Titan was brought up by , and it also pays homage to her character arc before the New 52. In the pre-New 52, Livewire started out as a villainess, but eventually reformed and became an ally of Superman and his team. I also loved the outfit she wore in Young Justice: Outsiders, so I decided to go with that, but with some slight modifications. The thigh high boots are inspired by the costume she wore in Superman: The Animated Series (which was where she made her debut). As for her tattoo, suggested that she could have a lightning bolt tattoo on her chest, but I also drew a lightning bolt themed "L" on her utility belt's buckle, as a homage to the very same one that was on the costume she wore in the comics before the New 52. Now, for Livewire's hair, I was actually inspired by the hairstyle of Karin Uzumaki in Naruto Shippuden, and I figured it would be fitting for Leslie, since she's very much into punk rock.

As a student at Titans Academy, Livewire is the best friend of Static, Wonder Girl, Lightning, Mist, Windfall, Galatea and Ms. Martian. She is also a member of the school's martial arts and newspaper clubs, as well as the mentee of Supergirl, as a way to make up for blaming Superman for the accident that transformed her into the superhero she is now. Livewire also is great friends with Crush, as the two are also part of the light music club, and they always love to jam out together, considering that she has a stellar singing voice.

Disclaimer: Livewire belongs to D.C. Comics, Bruce Timm and Paul Dini.