Hit Parade

Alexi Kuznetsov, also known as Hit Parade, is a metahuman and villain operating in New Unity. Kuznetsov has the ability to absorb energy from (typically physical) conflict, gaining stronger the more energy he absorbs, as well as grow additional limbs at-will.

History
Not much is known about Kuznetsov's early childhood, or whether he has always been a metahuman. However, soon after Kuznetsov was noticed, he began operating as the villain Hit Parade, involved in multiple high-profile robberies and assaults.

Although Kuznetsov is known to work alone, he also often allies himself with other villains, and will even act as a henchman for a villain if the price is right. Kuznetsov seems drawn to conflict, most likely in order to absorb whatever energy he can from it and grow more powerful. But most of all, it seems Kuznetsov simply enjoys causing violence and destruction. Occasionally, he will appear and begin destroying things simply for the pleasure of having done it, and the pleasure of fighting a hero.

Powers and Abilities
Most notably, Kuznetsov can draw and absorb power from surrounding conflict. This typically means physical altercations, but Kuznetsov has also shown the capacity to draw limited energy from verbal or emotional conflicts. It is unknown exactly what "energy" Kuznetsov can draw from violence around him, but the more there is of it, the more he can absorb, granting him highly increased strength and durability.

Kuznetsov has also displayed the ability to utilize the energy he absorbs to temporarily create extra limbs, mostly arms, which he prefers to use in order to fight more, longer, and harder.

When not in direct combat, Kuznetsov's power slowly drains. However, due to the massive amount of physical and emotional conflict humans engage in, it seems he always has at least a small amount of power to draw from.

Personality
Kuznetsov is a brash, arrogant and antagonistic person. He prefers to taunt and tease friends and enemies alike, most likely because their frustration with him will fuel his abilities. He considers himself an excellent "shit talker" and prides himself at being able to push everyone's buttons. Largely his goals seem to be to frustrate, to anger, and to cause pain towards others. It is unknown what Kuznetsov's goal is, other than the satisfaction he gets from fighting others and causing pain and destruction.

Kuznetsov wears a tattered pair of blue jeans but almost never is seen with a shirt or shoes. It would seem the reason for this is that he wants there to be plenty of space to grow addtional arms on his upper body. Kuznetsov also does not wear a mask. When asked about this, he said it was "because everyone needs to see my pretty face."