Live Wire (Marvel Comics)

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Live Wire

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Publication information
Publisher Marvel Comics
First appearance Fantastic Four Annual #5 (Nov 1967)
Created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby
In story information
Alter ego Rance Preston
Team affiliations Circus of Crime, agent of the Psycho-Man

Live Wire is a fictional character in the Marvel Universe.

[edit] Fictional character biography

Rance Preston was born in Houston, Texas. His weapon is an electrified lariat which he is a master at handling. He also has various skilled that he learned working on a ranch as a cowboy, such as horseback riding. He was once an agent of the Psycho-Man, and later joined the Circus of Crime.

Live Wire also once teamed up with Shellshock, another former agent of the Psycho-Man.

[edit] Powers and abilities

Live Wire has an electrified cable that he uses as a lariat. Anyone ensnared by it suffers damage from the electricity. He wears insulated gloves and clothing that protects him from electricity.