Blight

Blight is a primary antagonist in ''Batman: New War. ''He is the corrupt CEO and owner of Wayne-Powers turned radioactive mutant.

Personality
Derek Powers, even before his transformation into Blight, was extremely ruthless and corrupt, using any means necessary to get what he wanted, whether it involved unethetical business practices such as forcing potential business rivals to fold via a late-hour negotiation, arranging for corporate sabotage of rival companies to take out the competition, illegally monitoring people's homes and even murder. In addition, Powers is extremely machiavillian in his outlook, pursuing any means to gain power and influence over a wide scale. He also believed that he is supposed to seize power the moment the opportunity arrives.

He also displays no remorse for any of his actions, and very rarely has in any changes in emotions. Nonetheless, despite his evil acts, he nonetheless gained a positive reputation in Gotham City. However, after his mutation, he frequently had his temper increased, because of his inability to retain his human form with his increasing radiation power. The condition also slowly ate away at Blight's mind, regressing his mental condition.

Abilities

 * Radiation Production: Blight was transformed into a living nuclear hazard and he gave off dangerous amounts of radiation even passively that made it lethal to be near him, let alone touch without some form of protection. He had no control over this.
 * Energy Projection: Blight could manipulate his radiation for various effects. At first, he could project this radiation from his hands as energy beams or fireballs. As his powers grew increasingly unstable, he was able to emit wide range waves of radiation.
 * Thermokinesis: Blight's powers also caused him to be extremely hot in the literal sense and he was incapable of feeling cold, and the touch could sear even metal.
 * Self-Sustenance: Blight's radiation allows him to live without physical needs.
 * Genius Level Intellect: Blight is an extremely intelligent individual who shows vast expertise and knowledge in business, leadership, strategies, tactics and even many scientific fields.