Masters of Justice: The Dark Scorpio

Maxwell Wayne was the son of millionaire Thomas Wayne. Thomas came under the scrutiny of publisher P. Jonah White. White accused Wayne of underhanded business practices and filed various lawsuits all in vain. Wayne and White had been college roommates romancing the same girl. Wayne eventually won her heart and White held a grudge. The bitter rivalry culminated in White hiring a hitman to kill Wayne and his wife and make it look like an accident.

As it happened, the Waynes were leaving the theatre when the hitman confronted them, killing Thomas and Martha leaving young Maxwell an orphan. White then went on a tear destroying the reputation of Thomas Wayne sending his son into seclusion.

As he grew, Maxwell watched White. He spent his money keeping tabs on his illegal activities. White had grown more reckless since getting away with murder. The mafia family from which the hitman was hired drew White into their criminal empire.

Maxwell met a man who needed financial backing. That man was Winslow Pym. Pym needed money to become a hero. Maxwell wanted Pym to make him a suit. The suit would enhance the wearer's natural abilities and have access to weapons. Pym created Maxwell the identity of the Dark Scorpio for Maxwell and the identity of Genesis.

Maxwell finally ended White's reign of terror. Tales of his exploits reached the Masters of Justice and he accepted their invitation to join. He also brought Genesis with him. Months later, Genesis created one last gift for Scorpio before leaving the team.