Real Name: Rance Preston
Occupation: Performer of rope tricks, former cowboy
Identity: Publicly known
Legal Status: American citizen with a criminal record
Place of Birth: Houston, Texas
Marital Status: Divorced
Known Relatives: None
Group Affiliation: Circus of Crime
First Appearance: FANTASTIC FOUR ANNUAL #5, (as a member of Circus of Crime) POWER MAN #24

History: Before joining the Circus of Crime, Live Wire worked as an agent of the Psycho-Man

Height: 6 ft. 1 in.
Weight: 200 lbs.
Eyes: Blue
Hair: Brown

Abilities: Live Wire is a master at handling the lariat. He also has various skills that he learned working on a ranch as a cowboy, such as horseback riding.

Weapons: Live Wire uses an electrified lariat. Special insulation in his gloves and clothing protected him from electrical shock.