Onslaught was formed out of earlier teams used by the Light. The enforcers were already working with Queen Bee,[1] and some even gained Bialyan diplomatic immunity.[2]
Onslaught oversaw security at a meta-human auction arena fight held in an abandoned mall. Nightwing's team crashed the party and Psimon was electrocuted by Black Lightning, rendering them unable to detect intruders.
After more destruction followed, Devastation had Icicle, Shimmer, and Mammoth confront the cause. They went up against Superboy and the Bio-Ship but were defeated. In the arena, the Terror Twins and Devastation fought Nightwing, Tigress and Black Lightning who attempted to liberate the prisoners. The heroes were backed up by Geo-Force and prisoner Tara Markov, which led to their escape.[3]
"Vertigo" and "Henchy" led the Team to the Pueblo, but their deception was found out when Perdita kicked Psimon in the crotch, breaking his telepathic illusion. The Team soon realized the purpose of the deceit and headed back to the youth center.[4]
Holocaust, Icicle Jr., Tommy Terror and Tuppence Terror gassed the metas at the Center and began gathering them up. When the Team intervened, Kid Flash noted Holocaust's presence, calling him one of Queen Bee's thralls. Holocaust insisted he was no slave and proudly boasted that he was paid top dollar. The Team defeated Onslaught, capturing the four at the Center.[4] Tuppence, at least, was sent to Belle Reve Penitentiary and recruited into Task Force X.[5] Icicle Jr. was also incarcerated.[6]
In the comics, Jihad, later renamed Onslaught, is a team of villains formed by Quraci president Marlo. They formed a frequent threat to the Suicide Squad.
