Editing Prometheus (DC Comics) (section)

=== Curt Calhoun ===
The original version, '''Curt Calhoun''', debuted in ''[[Blue Beetle]]'' (vol. 6) #3 (August 1986), followed by appearances in issues #4 (September 1986); #6 (November 1986); #8–9 (January–February 1987) and #11–13 (April–June 1987). Calhoun is a small-time criminal working for supervillain [[Doctor Alchemy]] and is hired to steal a quantity of the metal promethium from KORD Inc., an organization owned by [[Ted Kord]]. Although successful, both Calhoun and Dr. Alchemy are captured by the Blue Beetle. On release from prison, Calhoun aids the Blue Beetle against the [[Calculator (comics)|Calculator]] and is offered a position as a foreman at KORD Inc. by Kord. While saving Kord from an industrial accident, Calhoun is covered with metals laced with promethium. En route to the hospital, Calhoun's ambulance is attacked by members of the supervillain team known as [[Hybrid (DC Comics)|Hybrid]]. The leader, [[Mento (comics)|Mento]], transforms the metal covering Calhoun into a permanent metallic shell. Assuming the "Prometheus" alias, the reluctant Calhoun fights alongside Hybrid in an unsuccessful attempt to defeat the [[New Teen Titans]].<ref>''Blue Beetle'' (vol. 6) #4 (September 1986); #6 (November 1986); #8–9 (January–February 1987) and #11–13 (April–June 1987)</ref> Although Mento eventually directs Hybrid against the Titans once again, they rebel and Mento is apparently cured of his insanity by Titan member [[Raven (DC Comics)|Raven]].<ref>''The New Teen Titans'' #34 (August 1987)</ref> Calhoun is never seen again, until the superhero [[Justice Society of America|JSA]] team learns that Hybrid died in the gladiatorial games staged by villainess [[Roulette (DC Comics)|Roulette]].<ref>''JSA'' #28 (November 2001)</ref> The original version possesses a metal [[epidermis (skin)|epidermis]], which confers superior strength and durability. Calhoun is also capable of raising the temperature of his armored form to several hundred degrees [[Celsius]].