Young Nathan Walker performs feats with his mind that normal humans can't fathom, feats that drain his mind and body. His ability is instrumental in keeping his father, an early twentieth century civil rights activist, from harm. Tragedy strikes when Nathan's fear of his own power causes him to turn away from it. In the wake of that tragedy, Nathan focuses his vast and frightening capabilities on revenge. He will not stop until vengeance is his, even if he must sacrifice himself to obtain it.