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Blackout (Lev Gleason)

Basil Brusilof, a Yugoslavian scientist, was in his lab in Belgrade when it was bombed by the Germans. The explosion did not kill him; instead, he was changed and given powers. His body became pitch black and endowed with amazing abilities, which he decided to use to fight German oppression during the war. As Blackout, Basil was super-strong, had natural camouflage in darkness, and possessed night vision. Blackout was able to emit a heavy dark vapor which he calls “Blackout Gas” from the pores of his skin. In addition to forming highly effective smoke screens, he was able to use this gas to provide enough thrust for him to fly like a rocket. On one occasion, Blackout was able to escape from an air tight trap by emitting so much Blackout Gas that the pressure of it burst the room open.
Alias Blackout (1)
Real Names/Alt Names Basil Brusilof
Characteristics Hero, Scientist, Lev Gleason Universe, Flight, Shadowcaster, World War II Era, Yugoslavian
Creators/Key Contributors Don Rico, Lev Gleason
First Appearance Captain Battle #1 (1941)
First Publisher Lev Gleason / Comic House [CB+] [DCM] [GCD]
Appearance List Captain Battle Comics #1, 3, 5
Sample Read Captain Battle (Lev Gleason) [DCM] [CB+]
Description Basil Brusilof, a Yugoslavian scientist, was in his lab in Belgrade when it was bombed by the Germans. The explosion did not kill him; instead, he was changed and given powers. His body became pitch black and endowed with amazing abilities, which he decided to use to fight German oppression during the war. As Blackout, Basil was super-strong, had natural camouflage in darkness, and possessed night vision. Blackout was able to emit a heavy dark vapor which he calls “Blackout Gas” from the pores of his skin. In addition to forming highly effective smoke screens, he was able to use this gas to provide enough thrust for him to fly like a rocket. On one occasion, Blackout was able to escape from an air tight trap by emitting so much Blackout Gas that the pressure of it burst the room open.
Source Blackout (Lev Gleason) – Public Domain Super Heroes Wiki
Captain Battle Comics #1 | Don Rico
Captain Battle Comics #1 | Don Rico