This next piece was actually one of the first of my original heroes Kris did (though his costume is derived from someone else's concept of a police inspired Golden Age hero). However, a new idea sparked for his origin, so a revision was made to the look of the character.
Originally, he was similar to the DC hero known as Guardian, just a well trained guy with a badge-like shield. That all changed while doing some research online, and voila! Another hero with an origin tied to Greek mythology.
Dan Cross was just another beat cop, doing his duty in the seedy parts of NYC. One night, he was set upon by some local thugs, who beat him, and left him for dead. As he lay battered in the street, the goddess * appeared to him. She told him she was searching for a man who fully believed in the laws of man to be her avatar on Earth. She offered Dan a chance to truly make a difference. With nothing to lose, Dan accepted. * healed his wounds, and gifted him with a badge shaped shield emblazoned with the Scales of Justice on it. She told him that the wicked Adikia ("Injustice") had chosen an avatar as well, and it would be his job to oppose that servant of lawlessness.
Dan created a costume based on his police uniform. No longer was he a simple police officer; from this moment forth, he was....THE BADGE!!!
Hope you all like!
