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Kid Hardcore (who continued to use that name even in adulthood) was the son of a notorious superhero from Universe Gemini.
He had super-strength on par with Zed Hudson's, but lacked the ability to fly. (COMIC: Zed Vs. Kid Hardcore)
Before being killed in the line of duty, the senior Hardcore left behind a number of children: one, Kid Hardcore, was legitimate, while the rest, Queensize, Plus, Presto, Block and Zed Hudson, were half-siblings by as many different mothers. However, all inherited superpowers from their father, and later attempted to continue his legacy, with the exception of Zed, who preferred a normal life. Kid Hardcore was the most passionate about being viewed as his father's successor, looking down on his illegitimate half-siblings (particularly Zed, whom he viewed as a “punk”). (COMIC: Zed Vs. The Backstory)
On one occasion, he attempted to interfere with Zed's intervention in a house-fire, insisting that the spotlight should belong to him. However, Zed made him lose interest by pointing out that there were no paparazzi to immortalise Kid Hardcore's potential feats. (COMIC: Zed Vs. Kid Hardcore)