The eldest of two children, Nathan drowned his baby sibling out of jelousy but was never accused. One day, he pulled a knife on his parents and ran away. He was forced to live on the streets. For a brief period he supported himself as a male prostitute, but after he killed one of his clients and stole his wallet, this did not last. Under unknown circumstances, he gained the Copperhead costume and joined the Terror Titans under the Clock King. He fought the Teen Titans and became affiliated with the Dark Side Club.