Joey Gutierrez

"It's not like this day can get any crazier, right?" "Right...I take that back!"

- Lance Hunter and Joey Gutierrez

José "Joey" Gutierrez is an Inhuman struggling to harness his newfound abilities.

Early Life
"I've lived with a secret before. I was miserable until I came out with it."

- Joey Gutierrez

As a young man, José Gutierrez struggled with the fact that he was gay, living in fear and feeling like an outcast.

He became a construction foreman and a motorcycle enthusiast, and he eventually came out as gay. His life became happier and he lived with his boyfriend for a short while before they broke up, with Gutierrez beginning to go to the gym as a result.

Awakened Abilities
"Use lethal force if necessary." "Lethal force? I'm not trying to do this, I need help!"

- Rosalind Price and Joey Gutierrez

One morning, Gutierrez took Nature Max Supplements Fish Oil pills and underwent Terrigenesis; when he emerged from his chrysalis, he had gained the power to melt metal objects. In a panic, Gutierrez ran the streets, since his bicycle had melted, attempting to get to the hospital and begging for help from anyone he passed. Despite him begging people to understand that he was not trying to hurt anyone, everyone witnessing the event feared him because he was accidentally causing explosions when he approached automobiles and almost caused a scaffold to crush two people, although fortunately nobody was killed during the incident. Without warning, the squad of soldiers from the Advanced Threat Containment Unit arrived and attempted to apprehend Gutierrez at gunpoint, ordering him to stop what he was doing and place his hands on a nearby car. Gutierrez continued to beg for help and tried to explain that he did not know what has happening to him and did not mean to cause anyone harm, but his inexperience with his powers caused the ATCU's guns to melt in their hands. As a result, agent Banks, who was leading the attack, saw this as an attacked and decided that Gutierrez was a threat to his team and everyone in the area so gave the kill-order for him to be executed.

When the operatives began shooting at him, Gutierrez hid in an alley, too scared to move. He watched as a team of ATCU soldiers came to capture him but were suddenly thrown back by a shockwave. Much to his surprise, S.H.I.E.L.D. agents Daisy Johnson, Lance Hunter, and Alphonso Mackenzie arrived and spoke to Gutierrez. Johnson explained that they were here to help him and that he had no other option but to believe them. Gutierrez reluctantly agreed and Hunter extracted him from the scene by putting him in a containment box which flew into the air until it arrived at Zephyr One.

Protected by S.H.I.E.L.D.
"How are you feeling?" "Like a stranger in my own body who I hate. Nice of you to ask."

- Daisy Johnson and Joey Gutierrez

In S.H.I.E.L.D. custody, Daisy Johnson explained to Gutierrez that his entire DNA had changed when he had unlocked his Inhuman powers; when he asked if she could cure him, she told him that the effects where irreversible but that she was there to help him through his transition. She explained that the pod he was in was designed to adapt to any Inhuman power, so it was basically indestructible and would keep his powers under control. Although Gutierrez tried to learn what was happening, Johnson advised that he instead get rest so they could talk about it later.

When Gutierrez awoke, his pod was moved into a larger room with a bed and a television. He was greeted by Agent Bobbi Morse who explained that he would be kept there for his own safety. When she told him that he would be examined and that she was aware that he did not like going to the doctors, Gutierrez took offence, noting that he did not know anything about her and so she should not assume anything about him. Morse revealed that she had learned everything she needed from his Facebook page, but assured him they were there to help.

Before long, Gutierrez was visited by Agent Daisy Johnson and her partner Alphonso Mackenzie. Gutierrez told her to explain to him what was happening, as he did not want to be kept in the dark any longer. Johnson explained in detail how his alien DNA was activated by consuming the Nature Max Supplements Fish Oil pills which had triggered the Terrigenesis and unlocked his Inhuman abilities. When Gutierrez began to laugh at the idea of being part alien; he told them he looked forward to telling his friend. Johnson however told him that he could not return to his old life as he was being hunted down already. This news broke his heart and when he began to lose control of his powers, Johnson knocked him out using a shockwave.

Gutierrez moved side to side in his room, saddened. Later he watched President Matthew Ellis's press conference where he announced the formation of the Advanced Threat Containment Unit to deal with incidents involving Inhumans or any powered person who was deemed a threat, Gutierrez recognised the ATCU as the same unit who nearly executed him earlier. As he watched, Daisy Johnson walked into Gutierrez's room and handed him a beer, he accepted and smiled as they each took a drink together.

Powers
Gutierrez is an Inhuman who achieved his genetic potential after undergoing Terrigenesis and gained superhuman powers.
 * Melting: Gutierrez can melt any metallic object in a three meters range around him, especially by touching them. The melting effect does not only affect the item he is touching, but also other items in a close range. His power tends to cause explosions when touching vehicles, as the fuel explodes due to the decompression.

Allies

 * Ex-Boyfriend
 * S.H.I.E.L.D.
 * Phil Coulson
 * Daisy Johnson
 * Alphonso Mackenzie
 * Lance Hunter
 * Bobbi Morse

Enemies

 * Advanced Threat Containment Unit
 * Banks