Mothman is Byron Lewis. He is a superhero.He was investigated by the House of Un-American Activities Committee and had difficulty clearing his name. This is considered to be the starting point of the alcoholism that consigned him to a sanatorium. He is reduced in his later years to fragile sanity, unnerving Silk Spectre. He is regarded fondly by most of the Minutemen, and Hollis Mason sends Dan Dreiberg to visit him, uncostumed, on his behalf.Mothman's belt, harness, and boots allow him to defy gravity. His wings allow him to control flight, though they can be flapped through use of shoulder motions.He has enhanced strength, eyesight and healing. He is extremely intelligent.