The Scarab
The longest-term member of the original The Freedom League after The Centurion was the Scarab, mysterious master of mental powers. Scarab was actually wealthy philanthropist Alexander Rhodes, who established The Rhodes Foundation. Scarab’s mental powers and diplomatic nature made him the peacemaker of the original League, helping settle disputes between its members and encouraging teamwork. He served as deputy-leader on occasion, and used his telepathic abilities to keep his teammates in contact in the field.
Scarab’s mental powers protected him from being possessed by The Scions of Sobek, agents of an ancient Egyptian god. The other members of the Freedom League were not so fortunate. Scarab sacrificed himself, exceeding the limits of his powers to free his teammates. He is honored with a memorial statue on Heroes’ Knoll, and in the lobby of Pyramid Plaza.
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