Alias
The Presence
Nick Name
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Civilian ID
Sergei Krylov
Occupation
Nuclear Physicist Terrorist
Legal Status
Citizen of Russia with a criminal record.
Nation or Planet of Origin
Minsk, U.S.S.R.
Group Affiliation
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Base of Operations
Mobile
Height
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Weight
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Eye Color
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Hair Color
N/A
Skin Tone
Caucasian - N/A
Known Powers
Radioactively mutated human converted into an entity of pure energy with superhuman strength, speed, stamina, agility, durability and flight; capable of  controlling others minds through telepathy. Sustained by radioactive decay and requires neither nutrition, water or rest. Genius level intelligence with skills as a nuclear physicist.
Accessories
Containment Suit: Armored suit which contains radiation.
Common Enemies
Defenders Winter Guard
Regularly Appearing
Defenders Vol. 1
First Appearance
Defenders Vol. 1 #52 (Oct. 1977)
Creator
David Anthony Draft & Keith Giffen
Origin
Nuclear physicist Sergei Krylov's two children were taken by the Soviet government when they manifest powerful mutations.  Krylov used his genius to become one of the most powerful men in Russia, but his insanity lead to a severe nuclear disaster in the "Forbidden Zone" transforming into the radioactive Presence.