[quote=@Lost Cause]
And actually I think that rather stark revelation that I have no idea what I am doing is probably a sign this is not the RP for me.
[/quote]

Nah, don't let it intimidate you. Sam is a good guy, I can assure you he's cool with you coming up with stuff to fit your character and the story you want to tell. And if anyone gives you trouble for not being familiar with the comics, I'll drop a train on them for being mean. 

An entire train.