He became the new Hornet taking Edward's place because of his death. Adam used to be friends with Edward since College years. After he's the new Hornet he joins the Avengers next to Ricochet John Gallo and sometimes Avengers Academy, Excalibur. Adam is from England and he's a smart, sometimes a tech geek and an expert on science and technology. He's a fan of Marvel Heroes who are scientists as well but not to sure about Tony Stark because he drinks too much but he see a good hero in him.