| “ | This is it, Jack. I waited thirty years for this. | „ |
| ~ Concussion to his brother Zoom. |
Connor Shepard, also known as Concussion, is the main antagonist of the 2006 superhero film Zoom.
He is the older brother of Jack Shepard/Captain Zoom who went insane after he was exposed to Gamma-13, an experimental form of radiation.
He was portrayed by Kevin Zegers, who also portrayed Seth Nelson in Smallville and Melvin in Fear the Walking Dead,
Biography[]
Early life[]
Connor and his younger brother Jack became the leaders of superhero team named Zenith, with the former taking the alias Concussion, and his brother going by Zoom. The team consisted of Concussion, Zoom, Daravia, Ace, and Marksman, who stopped villains and saved many lives during their careers.
Becoming a Villain[]
When the government wanted to make the superheroes stronger, they decided to use Gamma-13 on them to enhance said powers. Concussion and Zoom were subjected by Dr. Grant with Gamma-13, and Zoom became more faster and stronger.
However, Concussion became unstable due to his exposure, and betrayed Zenith and his brother by killing Ace, Marksman, and Daravia. Connor then fought Jack in combat, but the latter created a mega vortex to snap his brother out of his evil ways, but instead sent him to another dimension. Concussion promised that he would return one day to kill Jack, who had lost his powers afterwards, and became embittered.
Return[]
Concussion returned thirty years later from the dimension, and confronted his brother to kill him once and for all. After hitting Jack with a concussive blast, he realized that Jack lost his powers, and decided to abuse him before finishing him for good. However, the new team Zenith came to Jack's aid, and Connor mocked them by referring to them as preschoolers.
When General Larraby ordered his men to use the net on Concussion, the supervillain used his powers to knock out of his way, which was leading to Cindy. Jack's powers returned and he saved Cindy, and returned to the lab to collect his suit and fight his brother with the new team.
After a short fight with the new team, Jack manages to send Connor into a vortex that removed Gamma-13 from his body, returning him back to normal. Afterward, Connor was greeted by the new team, and was welcomed by his brother to join the new team to stop threats and Connor accepted.
Powers and Abilities[]
Powers[]
- Concussive Blasts: Connor can emit powerful sonic blasts, and they were further enhanced when exposed to Gamma-13. His blasts were able to knock down a whole platoon, and send his brother and enemies several feet in the air.
Abilities[]
- Leadership: Connor and Jack showed themselves to be capable leaders, heading Team Zenith who were able to save many lives and stop threats.
Quotes[]
| “ | I'll be back! | „ |
| ~ Concussion in the intro comic upon bent sent to another dimension. |
| “ | Have you lost your powers, Jack? | „ |
| ~ Connor to Jack after hitting him with a sonic blast. |
| “ | Well, I hope you got an army behind you. Or a tiny girl in pigtails. What is this attack of the preschoolers? | „ |
| ~ Connor to Jack. |
| “ | No! | „ |
| ~ Concussion upon the Gamma-13 being sucked out of him. |
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Trivia[]
- Connor likes to call his brother Jackie, something he hates.