Real Name: Douglas Nolan
Occupation: Adventurer
Marital Status: Single
Known Relatives: Nancy Nolan (mother), Andrew Nolan (twin brother, aka Ferro)
Group Affiliation: The Outsiders
Eyes: Green (covered by helmet however)
Hair: Brown
Height: 5'9"
Weight: 190 lbs (non-ironed up)
Age: 36
Andrew and Douglas Nolan were identical twins in 20th Century Metropolis. Both boys were born with the power to
transform themselves into living, animate metal. In this form they were super-strong and virtually invulnerable.
Unfortunately, they were also horribly disfigured. Their mother, a popular TV actress and model, was unable to cope with the
idea of her sons being "freaks," so she sent Andy and Dougie off to a "school" for "special" children with metahuman powers
and inhuman appearances. Although it presented itself to the government and the families of the children as a caring group
home, the "school" was actually a Dickensian nightmare were the children were forced to use their powers for the profit of the
owner, and the most powerful bullies terrorized the less powered students. Andrew and Dougie were forced to wear full-face
metal helmets to cover their faces, Because students were required to "earn their keep," Andrew became an accomplished
tailor, while Douglas learned a bit about welding.
Andrew had planned to escape the institution with Douglas, but that night, he discovered that Doc 30, who was in charge of the
institution, was bribing people into being allowed to keep them and their fellow freaks. Douglas concluded that the world was
actively trying to get rid of freaks like him and opted instead to stay, in the hopes of becoming one of Doc 30's Knight Shift,
planning to use the code-name Ingot. When Andrew returned, and was offered a position on the Knight Shift before he was,
Douglas got upset and lashed out at Doc 30. Douglas just narrowly escaped Death for his affront, along with his brother
Andrew. The Legion of Super-Heroes, who happened to be in the 30th Century at the time, luckily were there to make the
save.
Bewildered by his actions, he declined refuge amongst Andrew and the stranded Legionnaires. Douglas decided rather to set
out on a course by himself in the 20th century, and he urged Andrew to do whats best for him, and go to the 30th century. With
his brother's behest, and having already realized that his mother was emotionally incapable of taking care of him, Andrew
accepted the Legion's invitation to return to 30th Century and join the Legionnaires. After several months of surviving on the
streets, Douglas encountered the Vigilante group known as "The Outsiders". After assisting them in taking down a pack of
thugs pursuing the hero, Junior, he was offered a spot amongst their group. Which he happily accepted.
Although not highly trained as a fighter, like his brother Ferro, Douglas's main combat asset is a self-sacrificing nature that
makes him totally fearless. His loyalty to his friends is absolutely unquestioning and complete.
Like Artax, he has severed ties with
Huntress and HERO long ago. He still cares about all
of his former (and current) teammates (the living ones
of course), however. Has stayed primarily committed to
serving as a hero for the majority of the previous 20 years (during this time he discovered the ability to transform himself into other natural metals as well),
before later making attempts at leading life as a
civilian. This included a term as shop
teacher at the academy's junior high or some other
occupation, a failed relationship with a civilian
woman named Clarice Brokeridge, and large doses of boredom.
Artax convinced him back into fighting the good fight for
the latest Outsiders incarnation, since they both
realized he wasn't happy with whatever he was doing
before (Artax may have had other reasons for directing
him to that specific team). Ingot is not nearly as modest as
he once was, but still not an outgoing individual.
