Spud
From Encyclopedia Superheroica -the Encyclopedia of Superheroes
The Spud (a.k.a. "Kid Khartoshka") is a starchy, tuberous boy from a perennial family in the American South. He's also a superpowered member of the Junior @lantans, fighting crime the only way he knows how. (Sometimes that's a little bit more than the law will allow.)
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Origin
Little Matty Proudmore was never a quiet boy -always chittering to himself as a baby and, later, chattering to anyone who would listen. Then one day he strapped on a potato sack, slung a blanket cape over his back, and a hero was born.
 Matt finds a sack of radioactive potatoes. |
 Matt is attacked by the radioactive potatoes. |
 Matt overcomes the radioactive potatoes. |
 Matt celebrates with milk as his mom prepares her famous recipe of potatoes & cheesy gravy. |
 Matt ravenously eats the poutine. |
 Spud beams with newfound supernatural powers. |
History
Not much is known about the Spud at this early point in his crimefighting career, but no doubt he'll have many a tale to tell in the near future.
Abilities
The Spud's primary weapon is a plastic digging spade, but he rarely has cause to use it. Most of his powers and strategies are defensive in nature.
Powers
He has the ability to spontaneously generate fibrous spikes from his skin. These can serve as a personal shield or they can be broken off by him and thrown as projectiles. Tests of blood and tissue samples have established that the Spud contains large amounts of the toxic alkaloid solanine and is therefore unsuitable for consumption.
Weaknesses
- Persistent tickling
- Phytophthora Infestans
Known Associates
The Spud is the younger brother of the Jake. Obviously, a toddler like the Spud must also have parents who take care of him. They do not seem to get out much though as no adventures have been found to feature them (yet). The Spud has, however, been seen holding hands with the superheroine Joanderwoman -who seems to be a family relation and watchful guardian over the boy. He has also been associated with the Electriplets and the Duckling.
Themesong
"Peelin’ Taters" by Junior Brown
