Neutron (DC Comics)

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Neutron
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Neutron's first appearance in Action Comics #525 (November 1981); art by Ross Andru.
Publication information
Publisher DC Comics
First appearance Action Comics #525 (November 1981)
Created by Marv Wolfman (writer)
Joe Staton (artist)
In-story information
Alter egoNathaniel Tryon
Species Metahuman
Team affiliationsTNT Trio
Fearsome Five
Intergang
Secret Society of Super Villains
Nuclear Legion
AbilitiesSuper strength
Durability
Nuclear blasts
Flight
Radiation absorption

Neutron (Nathaniel Tryon) is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics, primarily as an enemy of Superman. [1]

Contents

Publication history

Neutron first appeared in Action Comics #525 (November 1981), and was created by Marv Wolfman and Joe Staton. [2] Wolfman commented about the character's creation, stating: "...With Neutron it was a matter of coming up with someone potentially more powerful and deadly than Superman had ever faced." [3]

Fictional character biography

Nathaniel Tryon is a petty thug who gains nuclear powers during a meltdown at a nuclear plant he is attacking. He battles Superman before being presumed dead in an attempt to kill his adoptive parents, Jonathan and Martha Kent. [4] However, Neutron later appears alive and joins the Secret Society of Super Villains in Infinite Crisis .

Neutron, from Superman #654 (September 2006). Art by Carlos Pacheco. SupermanNeutron.jpg
Neutron, from Superman #654 (September 2006). Art by Carlos Pacheco.

"One Year Later"

Following the Infinite Crisis event, Neutron becomes a villain for hire and a member of the Nuclear Legion.

In The New 52 reboot, Neutron is a mercenary sent to kill Lex Luthor. However, he accidentally releases Luthor's Amazo virus on Metropolis and is infected, disabling his abilities and afflicting him with cancer. [5]

Powers and abilities

Neutron's body is composed of nuclear energy that grants him superhuman physical abilities and the ability to manipulate nuclear energy. However, he is forced to wear a special suit to maintain a physical form and prevent his radiation from harming others.

In other media

Television

Video games

Neutron appears as a character summon in Scribblenauts Unmasked: A DC Comics Adventure . [8]

Miscellaneous

Neutron appears in the audio drama Superman & The Neutron Nightmare.

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References

  1. ↑ Cowsill, Alan; Irvine, Alex; Korte, Steve; Manning, Matt; Wiacek, Win; Wilson, Sven (2016). The DC Comics Encyclopedia: The Definitive Guide to the Characters of the DC Universe. DK Publishing. p. 213. ISBN   978-1-4654-5357-0.
  2. ↑ Greenberger, Robert; Pasko, Martin (2010). The Essential Superman Encyclopedia. Del Rey. pp. 276–277. ISBN   978-0-345-50108-0.
  3. ↑ Eury, Michael (2006). The Krypton companion : a historical exploration of Superman comic books of 1958-1986. Raleigh, North Carolina. p. 185. ISBN   978-1893905610.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)
  4. ↑ Greenberger, Robert (2008). "Fearsome Five". In Dougall, Alastair (ed.). The DC Comics Encyclopedia. New York: Dorling Kindersley. p. 120. ISBN   978-0-7566-4119-1. OCLC   213309017.
  5. ↑ Justice League (vol. 2) #41 (August 2015). DC Comics.
  6. ↑ Al Septien, Turi Meyer (writers) & Tom Welling (director) (2009-05-07). "Injustice". Smallville. Season 8. Episode 21. The CW.
  7. ↑ "Neutron / Nathaniel "Neut" Tryon Voice - Young Justice (TV Show)". Behind The Voice Actors. Retrieved May 7, 2024. A green check mark indicates that a role has been confirmed using a screenshot (or collage of screenshots) of a title's list of voice actors and their respective characters found in its credits or other reliable sources of information.
  8. ↑ Eisen, Andrew (October 4, 2013). "DC Characters and Objects - Scribblenauts Unmasked Guide". IGN. Retrieved May 7, 2024.
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