Radioactive Man (comics)
fictional character in Marvel Comics
Radioactive Man is the name of several supervillains appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The first incarnation of Radioactive Man, Chen Lu, first appeared in Journey into Mystery #93 (June 1963). He was best known as a founding member of the Avengers opponents the Masters of Evil. The second incarnation, Igor Stancheck, debuted in Black Panther (vol. 4) #3 (June 2005).
Publication history
Chen Lu / Radioactive Man first appeared in Journey into Mystery #93 (June 1963), and was created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby.
Igor Stancheck / Radioactive Man first appeared in Black Panther (vol. 4) #3 (June 2005) and was created by Reginald Hudlin and John Romita Jr.
Fictional character biography
Chen Lu
Radioactive Man's debut story begins with Thor's alter ego Donald Blake providing medical care for Indian soldiers injured in clashes with Chinese soldiers in the Himalayas. Thor then defeats a Chinese armored column.
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