While returning home with her family, their car crashed into a military convoy transporting radioactive chemicals. Both her parents and brother died during the incident, but Jessica survived the crash only to awaken from a coma several months later with newfound powers such as super strength, enhanced durability, and flight.

Jessica's superheroine spotlight lasted only briefly after some heavy traumatic experiences that caused her to leave the world of superheroes behind. She has since used her powers as a private investigator and journalist.