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Sparking Up Some Conversation

This is a drawing of the super villain Livewire from "Superman: The Animated Series" meeting Sparky from "Frankenweenie". Now, what is the one thing that Metropolis' most electrifying personality has in common with a sweet little bull terrier? They both need to power up using electricity!

Livewire used to be a radio DJ before a freak accident at a stage show electrocuted her and she became "pure energy now, baby!" Sparky also had an accident and was brought back to life by his loving master, Victor Frankenstein. However, he can't go for very long without needing his bolts to be connected to crocodile clips in order to charge him up. Likewise, Livewire loses her superpowers if she runs out of power. She can charge herself using any electrical appliance, which makes her a pretty difficult criminal to keep contained in prison. Her biggest weakness is water (duh!) and she can't get through any plastic, wood, glass etc.

She's a big bully towards Superman and his allies, but it appears she may have a soft spot for a dog who's pretty much in the same boat as her. It's a shame their friendship won't last though, since when she reaches out she to stroke him she's going to get a nasty surprise when she touches one of his bolts...