Joey Gutierrez

"I'm literally a catastrophic meltdown."

- 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 at SJG Construction 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 his 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 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, tried to explain that he did not know what has happening to him, and tried to convey that he did not mean to cause anyone harm. His inexperience with his powers caused the ATCU soldiers' guns to melt in their hands. As a result, Agent Luther Banks, who was leading the attack, saw this as an attack and decided that Gutierrez was a threat to his team and everyone in the area so he 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 Module 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 Containment Module 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 Containment Module 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 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 recognized the ATCU as the same unit who nearly executed him earlier. As he watched, Johnson walked into Gutierrez's room and handed him a beer; he accepted and smiled as they each took a drink together.

Training
"Let me guess, Joey Guiterrez is unfit for action physically, psychologically and emotionally?" "The man can't open a doorknob without melting it."

- Daisy Johnson and Andrew Garner

Andrew Garner gave Gutierrez a psychological assessment to see if he was fit for the Caterpillars program that Daisy Johnson was attempting to create. Gutierrez was not able to control his powers; he melted the doorknob as Garner interviewed him. Gutierrez was moved from the Playground to the Cocoon in order to master his powers. He was allowed to wear a S.H.I.E.L.D. uniform and decided to embrace his powers and, if given a chance, to join the "Secret Warriors" team that Daisy Johnson was assembling.

Reunion with Garner
"Daisy thinks I could be a real asset to S.H.I.E.L.D., but she says my fate is in your hands." "Yes Joey, it is."

- Joey Gutierrez and Andrew Garner

Gutierrez was visited by Andrew Garner and showed the psychologist that he had developed a better control over his power since the last time they had met, showing proof that he could compress a metal drawer without struggles. As they started a friendship, despite Garner being preoccupied with the thought that he would kill him with an energy blast, Melinda May stormed in and had Gutierrez escorted from Garner's therapy session.

Attack on the HYDRA Castle
Gutierrez was brought to the Playground where he met Lincoln Campbell as Mackenzie had given the green light to the Caterpillars. He gave them a motivational speech, explaining that HYDRA was planning on reopening a portal to Maveth and whatever comes through will harm people they care about. He reminded that the mission was highly dangerous and gave the choice of either standing by and letting HYDRA win or fight. Gutierrez nodded and followed Campbell into Zephyr One.

Powers
"I can actually create things now!"

- Joey Gutierrez

Gutierrez is an Inhuman who achieved his genetic potential after undergoing Terrigenesis during the Inhuman Outbreak and gained superhuman powers.
 * Metal Manipulation: Gutierrez originally only possessed the ability to melt any metallic object in a three meter range around him, especially by touching it. After several months of S.H.I.E.L.D. training, he can now manipulate any metallic object and make it shape-shift into any form that he can imagine. He showed Andrew Garner that he could use his mind to force a file cabinet into a sphere-like shape with minimal strain.

Allies

 * Ex-Boyfriend
 * Secret Warriors
 * Daisy Johnson
 * Lincoln Campbell
 * S.H.I.E.L.D.
 * Phil Coulson
 * Alphonso Mackenzie
 * Lance Hunter
 * Bobbi Morse
 * Melinda May
 * Andrew Garner

Enemies

 * Advanced Threat Containment Unit
 * Luther Banks †

Appearances
In chronological order:
 * Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
 * Season Three
 * Laws of Nature
 * Purpose in the Machine (mentioned)
 * Devils You Know (mentioned)
 * Chaos Theory
 * Closure