Biography[]
Early Life[]
Jalome Beacher was a talented chemical engineer working in the design and development laboratory of Beemont Manufacturing who created a chemical coating that, when applied to any object, eliminated all friction between that object and surfaces. Beacher was about to unveil his discovery when Beemont was purchased by a larger organization and a man named Rockwall was placed in charge. The research and development lab was closed and Beacher was fired. He decided to build his own company founded on the non-stick chemical, but discovered that no bank would lend the money needed without a sizeable down payment.
Becoming Slyde[]
Creating a special uniform coated with the chemical, Beacher could move at high speeds on foot by sliding with extreme maneuverability. He adopted the name Slyde and set out to steal the money he needed, as well as to force Rockwall out of business. Slyde began his criminal career by robbing a bank, successfully slipping through the arms of the guards and eluding the police.
Escape[]
During the Avengers Civil War, Jalome was arrested by the authorities due to his confrontation with Spider-Man. He was sent to the Raft and would remain there under the watch of Secretary Thaddeus Elliot Ross, who had plans to reform him. He was lying down on his bed when he witnessed Tony Stark pass by, but didn't say anything. At some point, he managed to escape while Captain America broke in the Raft and rescued his team from imprisonment.
Meeting with Toomes[]
After reuniting with his brother Matthew Beacher, the two began to work as mercenaries for the Bestman and Toomes Electronics under the leadership of Adrian Toomes, Gregory Bestman, and John Bestman.
External Links[]
Jalome Beacher on the Marvel Wiki