Marcus Daniels was involved in an accident when carrying out Darkforce experiments in a science laboratory. The result of his exposure to the accident was the manifestation of various superpowers. He became able to absorb the energy of things around him, including the kinetic energy of projectiles (bullets etc.) that were fired at him. He could also unleash powerful blasts of Darkforce energy that stunned those who were hit by them. His most potent power was the ability to kill with his touch, as he could essentially suck the life out of his victims. Such was the level of his power that his mere presence affected electrical items within quite a large radius of his position at any given time.
