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Creation & Design

Radioactive Man was created as a parody of superhero tropes, reflecting the cultural zeitgeist of the 1990s.

Early Years

Initially appearing in The Simpsons comic series, Radioactive Man quickly became a beloved character, often featured in various storylines.

Character Development

Over the years, Radioactive Man has evolved from a simple parody to a more complex character, reflecting both the absurdity and the heroism found in superhero narratives.

Cultural Reception

Radioactive Man has been well-received as a humorous take on the superhero genre, appealing to both comic book fans and The Simpsons audience.

Character Details

Real Name:
Chen Liu
First Appearance:
Journey Into Mystery #93
Aliases:
The Radioactive Man, The Green Guardian
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
The Simpsons, The Justice Friends
Abilities:
Radiation manipulation, Flight, Superhuman strength
Equipment:
Radioactive suit, Energy blasts
Weight:
180lbs
Height:
6' 10"
Eye Color:
green
Hair Color:
black

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Journey Into Mystery #93
Marvel ⋅ 1963
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Journey Into Mystery #93
 
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1st appearance of Radioactive Man

Avengers, The #6
Marvel ⋅ 1964
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Avengers, The #6
 
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1st full appearance of Baron Heinrich Zemo - on-sale the same week as Sgt. Fury #8

1st team appearance of the Masters of Evil: Nathan Garrett the Black Knight, Melter, Radioactive Man

Radioactive Man #1
Bongo ⋅ 1993
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Radioactive Man #1
 
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Six-issue limited series

Glow-in-the-dark cover, polybagged with a poster

Origin of Radioactive Man

Fictional publishing date (1952), each comic in the series parodies a different era in comic book history - issues that follow display a fictional issue number

Radioactive Man #106
Bongo ⋅ 2002
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Radioactive Man #106
 
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Parody of the 1960s covers of the publisher, Gold Key

Thunderbolts #110
Marvel ⋅ 2007
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Thunderbolts #110
 
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New Thunderbolts Roster: Norman Osborn, Bullseye, Penance, Radioactive Man, Swordsman, Songbird, Venom

Radioactive Man #711
Bongo ⋅ 2007
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Radioactive Man #711
 
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Origin of Radioactive Man

7-Eleven convenient store exclusive polybagged and available at participating locations transformed into 'Kwik-E-Marts' during the promotion of the Simpsons movie

Stores were outfitted with Squishy machines and sold donuts with pink frosting and sprinkles as seen on The Simpsons

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