[1] Diamond was born on New-Gen, and was only a few years old when Deadalus went rogue and released an enormous quantity of nanobots on the population.

After his skin hardened into the crystalline substance of which it is currently made, Gabriel adopted the young Diamond in order to train him in the proper use of his powers.

to throw him at larger foes, as his density and invulnerability ensures that he will do maximum damage and will incur minimal harm upon himself.

Diamond also seems to possess a limited degree of super strength, as he is able to destabilize larger, dense foes with his attacks.

Although the ability is only seen in one panel in NEW-GEN #5, Diamond appears to be able to slightly change his shape when angered, generating sharp protrusions from his body to inflict more damage.

unable to travel at faster than normal speeds) with a sort of wrist mounted grappling hook, similar to those used by Batman or Black Cat (comics).