Origin
Abusive small time drug dealer from Redemption Valley, Alabama. He beat his son, Bradley, to death and pinned the murder on some local youths. Later found guilty and sentenced to death.
Current Events
Howard Gideon has only appeared in a couple Marvel comics, and is an extremely minor character.
Powers & Abilities
Howard was a drug dealer, and, obviously, had numerous drugs. He has friends and allies that may help him in tasks. He is an average hand-to-hand fighter, and isn’t afraid to kill, unlike regular civilians.