Jarod Dale, aka “Redemption“ first appeared in Nyasir to avenge the deaths of a missionary family that grew up in Valley Falls – the town in which he lives. They were killed after ignoring repeated warnings by the military government to stop their proselytizing. From this act, the church of Valley Falls dispatched Redemption to protect the shepherds of their church. But the worshippers’ faith was too much for him to handle, and he killed many people of Buranda in Nyasir.
The power of prayer sustains Reverend Matthew Hightower, which he then channels into Jarod Dale. Jarod’s power would have remained dormant if Reverend Hightower had not energized him. Because the power of faith was too strong for Jarod, it made it very hard to control. It was shown in Nyasir that he cannot control his power when the belief in him is too strong.
During the battle between Redemption and Superman, the latter discovered that Redemption’s powers were extremely potent. He tested Jarod by sending him into space, but cold, heat and the lack of oxygen did not effect him. Even re-entry back into Earth did not seem to faze him at all. However, throughout their battle Redemption would seem invulnerable in one moment, but vulnerable in the next . His shoulder was eventually separated by Superman with just a pull. The injured Redemption then told Superman that the people of Sakira were in trouble, causing the Man of Steel to travel there and save them. Upon his return, Superman discovered that Redemption had gone back home.
Back in his hometown, Jarod confronted Reverend Hightower about using him to fuel his own desires and ambitions. From this act of defiance, the reverend’s people lost faith in him and his power disappeared. However, as Jarod needed the reverend to energize him, his own powers were also lost.