Veteran of the Vietnam War, Joshua Clay had his mutant power to shoot powerful bolts manifested during his tour. As Tempest he would join the second incarnation of the Doom Patrol before his death. Eventually, Joshua was tracked down by the woman known as Celsius, who wanted to recruit him into the new Doom Patrol. The original team had been led by her husband, Niles Caulder - the Chief. Seeing an opportunity to go home, Joshua agreed to join the new team as Tempest. His teammates in the new Doom Patrol were Celsius, Negative Woman and Robotman.