Character from Super Powereds by Drew Hayes
A Hero who can disintegrate matter — framed for the San Rafael bridge disaster by Coach George, stripped of his certification, and forced to raise a child in hiding while his name became a cautionary tale.
Gerard Cooper (Raze) was framed by Coach George for the San Rafael bridge disaster — a catastrophic event that killed civilians and destroyed Raze's Hero career. His Hero certification was revoked and he went on the run, taking in a young boy named Quentin. His power — matter disintegration — is dramatic and frightening, which made him an easy scapegoat. A Hero who can dissolve anything he touches makes a convincing monster, regardless of the truth. His story is the series' starkest example of how the Hero system can fail good people. The same institution that celebrates Globe-class power condemned Raze on circumstantial evidence because his ability looked scary enough to be guilty.
Weathered and hardened by years on the run. He has the look of someone who was once a public Hero and now lives in shadows — the contrast between his former life and his current exile is visible in how he carries himself.
Also known as: Raze, Gerard, Gerard Cooper