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Livewire
Information
Real name:	Leslie Willis
Species:	Metahuman
Hair:	Blue
Eyes:	Blue
Base:	Metropolis, mobile
Affiliations:	Parasite, Superman Revenge Squad, Legion of Doom
Rogue of:	Superman, Justice League
Abilities:	electrokinesis
Voiced by:	Lori Petty, Maria Canals

Livewire is an electrokinetic.

Contents 1 History 2 Appearances 2.1 Superman: The Animated Series 2.2 The New Batman Adventures 2.3 Justice League 2.4 Justice League Unlimited 3 See also

[edit] History

Leslie Willis was a popular shock jock who made a habit of ridiculing Superman. People all over Metropolis listened to her, even Superman. Lex Luthor in particular enjoyed her radio show. She was interviewed by Lois Lane and Clark Kent about an upcoming celebration that marked the anniversary of when her show begin airing. As part of the party, there was going to be a concert at Metropolis Centennial Park.

During the party, there was an electrical storm, and police tried to stop the festivities. Willis didn't care, however, and carried on until a bolt of lightning struck her through Superman. She was taken to Metropolis hospital, where she recovered and quickly learned that she now had Electrokinesis. The former shock jock named herself Livewire and started a life as a criminal.

She used her new abilities to hijack Metropolis and manipulated every medium, including telephones, televisions and billboards. Her power was limited, though; as her abilities began to wear out, she recharged at a hydroelectric plant. A battle with Superman ensued, and she was defeated when exposed to water. She was held under experimentation in Striker's Prison, hoping to find a cure for her condition.

Having managed to escape her cell by way of a guard's CD player, Livewire decided that the best way to defeat Superman was to team up with a supervillain, so she freed Parasite from his cell. They committed a series of crimes in Metropolis, but the Parasite eventually betrayed Livewire by draining her powers. He used them to attack Superman while he held Livewire captive to feed off her energy. After the Parasite was defeated, he and Livewire were delivered to the authorities. Livewire would be moved to a new prison.

Some time later, when she was being transported through Gotham City, Livewire escaped again and went into the city. There, she met Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy. The three formed an alliance to commit a series of crimes. With Superman out of the city, Supergirl headed to Gotham, where she met Batgirl and told her about Livewire. Batgirl and Supergirl battled Livewire, Ivy, and Harley at Gotham Park. Livewire almost electrocuted Supergirl, but Batgirl saved her and Livewire was defeated. She was later returned to Metropolis.

Years later, Livewire became a member of the Superman Revenge Squad to destroy Superman once and for all. They started a rampage at Metropolis, but the Justice League intervined and Livewire was easily knocked by J'onn J'onzz. After Superman was "killed" by Toyman, Livewire and Kalibak started another rampage at Metropolis. When Superman returned, Livewire, Kalibak and the other villains were taken down.

She later joined Grodd's Legion of Doom.

[edit] Appearances

Superman: The Animated Series

• "Livewire"
• "Double Dose"

The New Batman Adventures

• "Girl's Night Out"

Justice League

• "Hereafter"

Justice League Unlimited

• "Dead Reckoning" ^(Cameo)
• "The Great Brain Robbery" ^(Cameo)

[edit] See also

• DCAU Influences on Mainstream Comics