Gunfire (Andrew Van Horn) is a DC Comics superhero and freelance anti-terrorist operative. He first appeared in Deathstroke Annual #2 (October 1993), created by Len Wein and Steve Erwin,[1] and was one of the "New Bloods", several superpowered individuals introduced during the 1993 DC Comics Bloodlines crossover event.[2]
Fictional character biography
During the Bloodlines crossover, Venev, an alien parasite, emerges in Paris and senses power nearby in the form of Deathstroke. She follows him to the Van Horn company building, and on the way attacks and kills the owner of the company. Andrew Van Horn, the man's son, is also attacked and seemingly killed.
Andrew soon awakens and, realizing that a creature is inside the building is killing his employees, creates a suit of technological armor and follows the trail of bodies. He encounters Deathstroke whom he attacks, thinking him responsible for the carnage, although both men fail to hurt each other due to their body armor.