Derek Powers/ Blight

 

The Character

Terry McGinnis is not the only person in town with a secret alter ego. Derek Powers was one of the most powerful men in Gotham. Head of Wayne-Powers, this corrupt corporate leader would stoop to any level to get his way, and usually did.
However, his first encounter with the new Batman changed all that. Doused with mutagenic virus of his own creation, Powers' scientist barely managed to save his life. The virus initially meant to eat living tissue mutated under the action of radiation used to save Powers, and Powers was left in a horrific state, glowing with radioactive energy.
Powers still maintains his corporate control. He hides his appearance with artificial skin that lets him appear perfectly normal. But these skins only last a day, and are becoming less and less effective as his power grows. How long will Powers be able to keep his other side hidden, the radioactive powerhouse known as Blight?

Parallels and Thoughts

Derek Powers is one of the most interesting characters in this series. As Powers, he is comparable to Roland Daggett, a slimy corporate leader whose underhanded dealings bring him into conflict with the city's protector and hero in BTAS. But as Blight, he has power that Dagget never dreamed of. He already proved a dangerous fighter - he only lost his first battle with Batman because of intervention by Mr. Freeze. Though Powers seeks a cure for his condition now, he may soon realize the strength he has at hand. However he does so only to be betrayed by his son in the final battle in "Ascension".

Episode Appearances

  • Rebirth(part one)
  • Rebirth(part two)
  • Black Out
  • Meltdown
  • Shriek
  • Ascension

Voiced By: Sherman Howard

 

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