Rad Albert is a person of the C9 universe of Homo Sapiens (Umbral-Plasma Variant); born in year 301; appearing in 9 recorded passages.
He can fuse materials at a molecular level. He doesn't need bolts or welding torches; he touches two steel beams, and they become one.
Every second in this form burns 1% of his body mass. If he stays in it for two minutes, he will die of starvation/organ failure. It is a suicide switch he only uses to save the family.
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