Bombshell
 
Alias: Amy Allen
Titans Member
Joined: Teen Titans (third series) #38 [2006]
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Bombshell Quick Bio: Facing jail, small-time criminal Amy Allen was recruited into a rogue military black ops unit. Grafted with extra-terrestrial metal and given military training, Amy was transformed into the quantum-wielding powerhouse known as Bombshell.

BOMBSHELL
BOMBSHELL returns in TEEN TITANS
(third series) #63 [2008]


Bombshell springs into action in TEEN TITANS (third series) #39 [2006].

Explosive Origins

Amy Allen was recruited into a rogue military black ops unit when she was arrested for assault and battery and faced jail time. This rogue group made a habit of accepting dubious freelance contracts in addition to their own projects. Using the same extra-terrestrial metal that comprises Captain Atom's skin, the group grafted the metal onto Amy's human skin. At that moment, the quantum-wielding powerhouse known as Bombshell was born.

Unknown to Amy, "Project Quantum" was run by her father, Colonel Allen. He was the one who selected Amy to be transformed with quantum energy in lieu of a prison sentence.
Bombshell is exposed as a traitor in
TEEN TITANS (third series) #40 [2006].

After Superboy's tragic death during the Infinite Crisis, the Teen Titans faced a year of heartache and turmoil. Deathstroke saw this as an opportunity to infiltrate the group and retrieve the computer disk which contained the spirit of his son, Jericho. To that end, Deathstroke hired Bombshell to join the Titans in a mission to liberate his son. Once in the tower, Bombshell stole the Jericho disk, only to have it stolen from her by Raven.

My Cover Is Blown

The reorganized Titans later tracked down Bombshell over the South China Sea as they searched for the missing Raven. Bombshell accused Ravager of betraying the team, while Raven successfully brought back Jericho by using one of Brother Blood's resurrection rituals. Once the team located Raven and Jericho, Bombshell was revealed as a the real traitor. Through the combined might of the Titans, Bombshell's quantum metal skin was shattered, leaving her powerless.

Having betrayed the Teen Titans as well "Project Quantum", Amy Allen was taken into custody to await trial. Cyborg and Miss Martian later returned to interrogate Allen, still curious to discover who she was working for. Before she revealed any information on Deathstroke, Allen had her throat slit by a mind-controlled Batgirl, who had just joined Deathstroke's nefarious Titans East team.

Powered Up
Regenerated from near-death, Amy Allen tracks down her mother
in TEEN TITANS (third series) #63 [2008].

Amy was believed to be dead, but her quantum powers successfully regenerated her body, enabling her to re-ignite her Bombshell abilities. The alien metal was no mere shell, but now actually now a part of Amy's physiology.

Since Bombshell's public arrest made her a liability, it made her a target of the very group that created her. Once on the run, Amy sought out her mother, who told Amy that her father was the one who secretly selected her for "Project Quantum". Upon learning this, Bombshell tracked down Colonel Allen to confront him. Although their reunion was strained, it became clear Amy's father was trying to protect her.

With nowhere to go, Robin granted Bombshell temporary sanctuary at Titans Tower. Bombshell later joined the team and is currently attempting to atone for her past actions. But the harder task for Bombshell may lie in keeping her explosive attitude in check.

Like Captain Atom, Bombshell's metal skin is tied into the Quantum Field, which enables her to absorb and manipulate energy. This energy is often channeled as force blasts through her hands, or large bursts of explosive force. This energy also allows Bombshell to fly and gives her enhanced super-strength. Bombshell's metallic skin is virtually indestructible.

Sources for this entry: titanstower.com

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Teen Titans #38 [2006]: The new story arc "Titans Around the World" begins as the Teen Titans journey into the heart of Russia to meet its greatest super-hero: Red Star! On a quest to locate a former member, the Titans head to Moscow to learn how Red Star has rebuilt his life following Superboy-Prime's rampage and where they can find their lost friend and ally Raven! The "One Year Gap" Titans membership is revealed in a double page spread. First appearances of Talon, Power Boy, Little Barda, Molecule, Mas Y Menos, Young Frankenstein, Bombshell, Osiris and Riddler's Daughter. First appearance of Joto as Hotspot. One Year Gap Titans include: Beast Boy, Raven, Speedy, Kid Devil, Ravager, Hawk, Dove, Aquagirl II, Zatara III, Offspring, Miss Martian, Talon, Power Boy, Little Barda, Molecule, Mas, Menos, Young Frankenstein, Bombshell, Osiris, Riddler's Daughter, Joker's Daughter, Captain Marvel Jr., Argent, Hotspot [a renamed Joto], Mirage, Flamebird and Red Star.
Teen Titans #39 [2006]: The Titans' search for Raven leads them to Bombshell over the South China Sea.
Teen Titans #40-41 [2006]: Bombshell accuses Ravager of betraying the team, while Raven successfully brings back Jericho by using one of Brother Blood's resurrection rituals. Once the team locates Raven and Jericho, Bombshell is revealed as a the real traitor and is apprehended. Origin of Bombshell revealed in issue #41.
Teen Titans #43 [2006]: Led by Deathstroke, a Teen Titans East team consisting of Batgirl, Risk, Match, Kid Crusader, Enigma, Joker's Daughter, Sun Girl and Inertia clash with the Teen Titans. Cyborg and Miss Martian interrogate Bombshell, still curious to discover who she was working for. Before she reveals any information, Bombshell has her throat slit by a batarang administered by Batgirl. First appearance of Titans East. Death of Bombshell.
Teen Titans #63-64 [2008]: Bombshell is back! But wait — isn't she dead? Whatever the answer, one thing's for sure: the Teen Titans are gonna have their hands full! With the quantum energy now part of her physiology, Amy Allen cheats death and re-ignites her quantum-wielding abilities as Bombshell. Now on the run, Amy seeks out her mother,who tells Amy that her father was the one who secretly selected her for "Project Quantum". Upon learning this, Bombshell tracks down Colonel Allen to confront him. Although their reunion is strained, it becomes clear Amy's father was trying to protect her. With nowhere to go, Robin grants Bombshell temporary sanctuary at Titans Tower.
Teen Titans #69 and Teen Titans Annual 2009 [2009]: The remaining Titans - Wonder Girl, Kid Devil and Blue Beetle - hold a membership drive, but are secretly attacked by Jericho, who turns Titans Tower against them! Miss Martian rejoins the team. Static, Bombshell, Aquagirl II and Kid Eternity officially join the Teen Titans.

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The One Year Gap Titans

A preliminary character sketch by Tony Daniel, courtesy of newsarama.com

"You call this the Titans? Since Superboy died, the Titans have gone through over twenty new members. But no one wanted to stay very long. No one got along."
- Wonder Girl (Teen Titans (third series) #36 [2006])

DC's "One Year Later" event occurred March of 2006. In Teen Titans #33, Superboy and Nightwing are in the thick of the Infinite Crisis world-shattering event. With Teen Titans #34, a full year has passed since the Crisis. A comatose Cyborg awakens to discover the only active Titans: Robin, Ravager and Kid Devil. Cyborg is told that the Titans had quite a few membership shake-ups during his "missing year."

Readers shared in Cyborg's confusion. Following the limited series, Infinite Crisis, every DC comic series jumped ahead by one year between February 2006 and March 2006. With DC's March books, the characters' histories resumed "one year later." During the "missing year" between Teen Titans #33 and #34, over 20 new or returning members joined the team. They would come and go, most only being on the team a few weeks before quitting or getting kicked out or simply disappearing. One team was glimpsed at in Teen Titans #34. Teen Titans #38 revealed all the "One Year Gap Titans" in a double page spread.

The "One Year Gap" New Titans include:

1. Kid Devil: Revealed as member in Teen Titans #34.
2. Aquagirl II: Revealed as member in Teen Titans #34.
3. Dove II: Revealed as member in Teen Titans #34.
4. Hawk III: Revealed as member in Teen Titans #34.
5. Miss Martian: Revealed as member in Teen Titans #34.
6. Zatara: Revealed as member in Teen Titans #34.
7. Offspring: Revealed as member in Teen Titans #34.
8. Talon: Revealed as member in Teen Titans #38.
9. Power Boy: Revealed as member in Teen Titans #38.
10. Little Barda: Revealed as member in Teen Titans #38.
11. Molecule: Revealed as member in Teen Titans #38.
12. Mas: Revealed as member in Teen Titans #38.
13. Menos: Revealed as member in Teen Titans #38.
14. Bombshell: Revealed as member in Teen Titans #38.
15. Young Frankenstein: Revealed as member in Teen Titans #38.
16. Riddler's Daughter: Revealed as member in Teen Titans #38.
17. Osiris: Revealed as member in Teen Titans #38.

The "One Year Gap" Returning Titans include:

18. Ravager: Revealed as member in Teen Titans #34.
19. Joker's Daughter : Revealed as member in Teen Titans #38.
20. Argent [with new costume]: Revealed as member in Teen Titans #38.
21. Mirage: Revealed as member in Teen Titans #38.
22. Flamebird: Revealed as member in Teen Titans #38.
23. Red Star: Revealed as member in Teen Titans #38.
24. Hotspot [formerly Joto]: Revealed as member in Teen Titans #38.
25. Captain Marvel Jr.: Revealed as member in Teen Titans #38.

Bombshell Timeline: Closing the “One Year Later” Gap

Here’s a list of major events revealed during the “Missing Year:”
The Titans aid the heroes during the Infinite Crisis. While saving the universe from Superboy-Prime and Alexander Luthor, Superboy is killed in battle. [IC #1-7] With Superboy, Wonder Girl, Robin, Kid Flash, Starfire and Cyborg gone, Raven and Beast Boy try to keep the Teen Titans together. [TT #34]
Raven and Beast Boy hold a membership drive for the Teen Titans after their ranks have been depleted. Outside Titans Tower, many would-be Titans and current-Titans gather for the team, including Argent, Flamebird, Mirage, Red Star, Joker's Daughter, Captain Marvel Jr., Aquagirl II, Kid Devil, Talon, Miss Martian, Bombshell, Offspring, Young Frankenstein, Mas Y Menos, and Molecule. Osiris arrives to join, only to have Captain Marvel Jr. doubt his intentions. After pleading his case, Osiris is granted probationary membership. [52w32]
Bombshell develops a crush on Cyborg. [TT #40-41]
Having joined the team as a spy for Deathstroke, Bombshell leaves Titans Tower with the stolen Jericho disk. [TT #40-41]
Having joined the team as a spy for Deathstroke, Bombshell leaves Titans Tower with the stolen Jericho disk. [TT #40-41]
Black Adam ignites World War III. [52w49]
Raven leaves the team after learning there was a traitor in their midst. The traitor is later revealed as Bombshell. [TT #34, 38, 40-41]

For a complete timeline of the "one year gap," click here.

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