Fist

The worlds first superhero. He appeared in New York during 1981 and began combatting the rise in violent crime that had been trending since the early 1970's. He almost singlehandedly reversed the trend and made New York City one of the safest large cities anywhere in the world. He is sometimes referred to as the progenitor, or the primeval New Man, even though it is highly unlikely that he caused anything or was even the first. He was just the first to receive widespread acclaim.

He was killed on live TV in 1983 by Vercingetorix.

Powers

Being the worlds first public superhero, Fist was relatively straight-forward. His right fist glowed red and caused extraordinary damage. He was also nearly impervious to damage of all types (until his demise). He demonstrated an ability to run and jump at a superhuman level.

Rise of the Fist

In the summer of 1979 the various street gangs in NYC began to show an alarming amount of organization. Gang rivalry all but disappeared and these street criminals started working together to commit various crimes and fight law enforcement. During this period rumors started to circulate about a masked individual with a glowing fist combating the gangs and rescuing police. The official stance on these rumors was denial. Still rumors of " the fist" as he was dubbed by the local news persisted. Then in february of 1980 the first publicized photo of "the fist" was published. The official stance went from denial to "no comment". Many spoke out against the fist in the media, calling for a halt to his vigilantism. Although some called for his arrest most called him a hero.

In November of 1980 The Fist made his first public appearance and statements. Word got to the press that he would be at city hall. When they arrived he announced that he would continue to fight crime but that he would do it legally by applying to be a licensed vigilante. Unfortunately things did not go to well for the fist that day. He was masked and refused to give his true identity, stating that it would endanger others if he did. His license was denied and he was asked to turn himself in. The Fist fled city hall avoiding any physical conflict with the police. This event was the first to inspire the laws concerning licensed vigilantism and the secret id protection act of 1986.