When Iron Man was on the hunt for several kits of the Extremis virus sold at an A.I.M. auction, Colombian drug lord Juan Valencia hired the Living Laser along with fellow villains Vibro and Firebrand to protect him in case Stark tried to get to the kit in his possession. As soon as he infiltrated Valencia's mansion, Iron Man was confronted by his hired thugs, though they were quickly dealt with. The Living Laser got his second wind when Stark was confronting Valencia personally. Valencia stopped the fight and got Iron Man to listen to him. Before the Living Laser could complain about his lack of payment, Iron Man threatened him to fleeing