He-Lectrix

He-Lectrix
Physical Information
Gender	Male
Status	Alive
Powers	Electrokinesis Electrogenesis
Personal Information
Aliases	He-Lectrix
Occupation	Wannabe Super
Allies	Voyd, Brick, Screech, Reflux, Krushauer, Winston Deavor, Evelyn Deavor (formerly), Elastigirl, Mr. Incredible, Frozone, Violet Parr, Dash Parr, Jack-Jack Parr
Enemies	Evelyn Deavor
Likes	Electricity
Dislikes	Water
Production Information
Debut	Incredibles 2
Voiced by	Phil LaMarr

He-Lectrix (real name Tom Current) is a character in the 2018 sequel Incredibles 2. He is part of a group of second-rate Supers who aspire to join the ranks of superheroes.

Original concept

The original character was an electrically charged Super called "She-Lectrix" whose design resembled Evelyn Deavor's final design. The design of He-Lectrix comes from an early storyboard in which Winston Deavor was a corrupt businessman, working together with his inventor brother named Nelson Deavor who created the Screenslaver character. However, after Winston became a good guy, the writers decided they could do more with a female villain, so that she could work in the background and establish a friendship with Elastigirl. The two designs were exchanged, and Evelyn became the movie's villain, while He-Lectrix closely resembles Winston.

Biography

Outside hero work, he is an aspiring songwriter and guitarist in a prog-rock cover band.

He-Lectrix, along with Krushauer, Screech, Brick, and Reflux, is first seen in a meeting mingling with other superheroes at Winston's office. Elastigirl introduces herself to him before he explains and demonstrates his powers. Later when Winston walks to Evelyn and Helen, he touches He-Lectrix and receives a small electric shock. After Elastigirl is captured and brainwashed by Evelyn Deavor, He-Lectrix and the other Supers break into the Parr family's new home under Evelyn's control. He and the other Supers are seen wearing Hypno-goggles and fighting against Dash, Violet, and Jack-Jack on Winston's ship, and are rescued with help from Elastigirl, Mr. Incredible, and Frozone. He-Lectrix is saved when Violet traps him in her force field - causing him to electrocute himself - allowing Jack-Jack in his "demon baby" form to jump on him and break his Hypno-goggles in half. Following Evelyn's arrest, He-Lectrix and the other superheroes are seen reinstating the Supers Relocation Program where all superheroes regain their legal status.

Powers and Abilities

"This stylish Super manipulates electricity. He shoots lightning bolts from his fingertips."

—Pixar Character Encyclopedia: The Incredibles 2.

• Electricity Manipulation: He-Lectrix has the ability to control electricity. He can zap and charge objects electrically and shoot bolts of lightning from his hands.
• Electricity Generation: He-Lectrix can also generate electricity as shown when he accidentally shocks other people through basic physical contact, such as when Winston pats him on the shoulder during Elastigirl's first meeting of the New Supers.

Weaknesses

• Water: Exposure to water will short out his powers temporarily, although it is unclear how much water it takes or for how long it lasts.
• Conductivity: His powers are limited to conductive materials.
• Control: He-Lectrix seems incapable of controlling his generation of electricity as he accidentally shocks Winston at one point.
• Power Vulnerability: Despite his powers and the official claims, He-Lectrix is not completely immune to electrical currents. Violet is able to encase him in a forcefield while he is controlled by the Screenslaver, and his own powers shock him. However, he remains conscious and recovers quickly.

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