Editing Darkhawk (section)

===Excelsior (the Loners)===
Powell later joined a group of former teenage superheroes who were struggling with their current lot in life called the [[Loners (comics)|Loners]] (formerly known as [[Excelsior (comics)|Excelsior]]). Members of this group included [[Phil Urich]], [[Turbo (comics)|Turbo]], [[Julie Power|Lightspeed]], and [[Ricochet (comics)|Ricochet]]. The group was hired by a mysterious benefactor – later revealed to be [[Rick Jones (character)|Rick Jones]] – to track down the [[Runaways (comics)|Runaways]] in Los Angeles.<ref>''Runaways'' (vol. 2) #1–6. Marvel Comics.</ref>

Powell displayed trouble controlling his anger in his Darkhawk persona, leading to a short skirmish with Turbo. Dismayed with himself, Powell admits to his teammates that he suffered a nervous breakdown.<ref>''Runaways'' (vol. 2) #1–3. Marvel Comics.</ref> Powell decided to never turn into Darkhawk again, but this decision did not last long, as shortly thereafter the group battled [[Ultron]]. Darkhawk delivered the final blow, using a darkforce blast at point blank range to blow Ultron to pieces. Following the battle and the revelation of Jones' involvement, Excelsior opted to remain together and act as a more traditional superhero team.<ref>''Runaways'' (vol. 2) #6. Marvel Comics.</ref>

Excelsior eventually change their minds about being superheroes and instead become a 'superhero support group' due to the events of the superhuman [[Civil War (comics)|Civil War]] rendering moot their original purpose to dissuade and/or help young superheroes cope with their powers/superhuman identities, as this role was now being officially fulfilled by the U.S. government<ref>As detailed in the Marvel Comics series ''Avengers: The Initiative''. Marvel Comics.</ref> (though Excelsior's new group mission was also fulfilled by the U.S. government). However, a new addition to the group, [[Mattie Franklin]] convinces Powell to use his powers to help her take down the Mutant Growth Hormone dealers that moved to Los Angeles. Powell inconsistently displays his rage issues during this time, mostly acting as a peacemaker between Mattie and Ricochet after the three team up to battle crime.<ref>''Loners'' #1–2. Marvel Comics.</ref>