Created and written by Eric N. Bennett. Art by Gilbert Monsanto.

PERSONAL INFORMATION

REAL NAME: Alexandros Rhodakis
KNOWN ALIASES: Alex
OCCUPATION: Adventurer, historian
PLACE OF BIRTH: Rhodes, Greece
GROUP AFFILIATIONS: The First Guard
FIRST APPEARANCE: First Guard #3 (November 2026)
HEIGHT: Variable; usually 6’3”
WEIGHT: Variable; usually 235 lbs.
EYES: Blue
HAIR: Black

HISTORY

Alex grew up on Rhodes amid the legacy of the Colossus. An experiment in human adaptability went wrong, changing his physiology so he could increase his size and mass. He took the name Rhodes in tribute to the island’s ancient wonder. His emergency rescue efforts attracted international attention, leading to cooperation with G.R.I.D. and provisional membership in the First Guard.

POWERS/ABILITIES

Rhodes can grow from normal size to more than 80 feet tall, greatly increasing his strength, mass and resistance to damage. At maximum size he can lift ships, stop massive threats and shield civilians. Growth drains his energy and slows his movements in confined spaces. He is trained in close combat.