Electric power belt

The electric power belt is a fictional item featured in comic books published by DC Comics. It is associated with the Black Lightning family of comic titles and first appeared in Black Lightning #1 in April, 1977.

The electric power belt was devoloped by a former mob hitman, now a tailor, named Peter Gambi. He gave it to high school principal Jefferson Pierce after Pierce decided to fight back against the crime and corruption perpetuated by a cartel known as The 100. Gambi also provided Pierce with a costume, mask, and wig to disguise his appearance. With this, he became the costumed urban hero known as Black Lightning.