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| Neutron | |
|---|---|
 Neutron's first appearance inAction Comics #525 (November 1981); art byRoss 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 ego | Nathaniel Tryon |
| Species | Metahuman |
| Team affiliations | TNT Trio Fearsome Five Intergang Secret Society of Super Villains Nuclear Legion |
| Abilities | Super strength Durability Nuclear blasts Flight Radiation absorption |
Neutron (Nathaniel Tryon) is a fictional character appearing inAmerican comic books published byDC Comics, primarily as an enemy ofSuperman.[1]
Neutron first appeared inAction Comics #525 (November 1981), and was created byMarv Wolfman andJoe 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]
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 theSecret Society of Super Villains inInfinite Crisis.
Following theInfinite Crisis event, Neutron becomes a villain for hire and a member of the Nuclear Legion.
InThe New 52 reboot, Neutron is a mercenary sent to killLex Luthor. However, he accidentally releases Luthor'sAmazo virus onMetropolis and is infected, disabling his abilities and afflicting him with cancer.[5]
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.
Neutron appears as a character summon inScribblenauts Unmasked: A DC Comics Adventure.[8]
Neutron appears in the audio dramaSuperman & The Neutron Nightmare.
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