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== Publication and media history == | == Publication and media history == | ||
[[File:Radioactive Man TV series.jpg|thumb|left|225px|Radioactive Man with Fallout Boy in the 1970's television series.]] | [[File:Radioactive Man TV series.jpg|thumb|left|225px|Radioactive Man with Fallout Boy in the 1970's television series.]] | ||
| − | Radioactive Man made his début in | + | Radioactive Man made his début in ''{{ap|Radioactive Man|comic}} #1'' in 1952 and alongside comic books, he stared in a [[Radioactive Man (serial)|black-and-white serial]] sponsored by [[Laramie Cigarettes]]. The serials featured [[Dirk Richter]] as Radioactive Man and [[Buddy Hodges]] as [[Fallout Boy]]. Richter was later killed in a bordello. <ref>"[[Three Men and a Comic Book]]"</ref> |
In the 1980s, [[Troy McClure]] starred as Radioactive Man in a film trilogy, consisting of: | In the 1980s, [[Troy McClure]] starred as Radioactive Man in a film trilogy, consisting of: | ||
| − | * | + | * ''Radioactive Man'' |
| − | * | + | * ''Radioactive Man II: Bring On The Sequel'' |
| − | * | + | * ''Radioactive Man III:Oh God, Not Again'' |
''Radioactive Man III'' starred [[Krusty the Clown]] as the main villain [[Krusto the Evil Clown]] and original Fallout Boy, Buddy Hodges as Fallout Boy's great grandfather.<ref>''Radioactive Man'' #412</ref> | ''Radioactive Man III'' starred [[Krusty the Clown]] as the main villain [[Krusto the Evil Clown]] and original Fallout Boy, Buddy Hodges as Fallout Boy's great grandfather.<ref>''Radioactive Man'' #412</ref> | ||
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In the seventies, a [[Radioactive Man (TV series)|TV series]] based on Radioactive Man was shown, notable for being more camp than previous portrayals. It also starred Dirk Richter. One of the villains in this series was [[The Scoutmaster]]. | In the seventies, a [[Radioactive Man (TV series)|TV series]] based on Radioactive Man was shown, notable for being more camp than previous portrayals. It also starred Dirk Richter. One of the villains in this series was [[The Scoutmaster]]. | ||
| − | ==Fictional history== | + | == Fictional history == |
Although it varies slightly in different comics, when [[Claude Kane III]] was caught up in a nuclear explosion, he gained super powers and became Radioactive Man. The explosion lodged a lightning bolt-shaped piece of metal in his head, which helped him survive. | Although it varies slightly in different comics, when [[Claude Kane III]] was caught up in a nuclear explosion, he gained super powers and became Radioactive Man. The explosion lodged a lightning bolt-shaped piece of metal in his head, which helped him survive. | ||
Radioactive Man first met [[Fallout Boy]] in issue #9. | Radioactive Man first met [[Fallout Boy]] in issue #9. | ||
| − | In [[Radioactive Man 72|Radioactive Man #72]], he marries one of his enemies, [[Larva Girl]]. However, this story is just an imaginary tale. | + | In ''[[Radioactive Man 72|Radioactive Man #72]]'', he marries one of his enemies, [[Larva Girl]]. However, this story is just an imaginary tale. |
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== Comic bibliography == | == Comic bibliography == | ||
{{incomplete}} | {{incomplete}} | ||
| − | ; | + | ; ''{{ap|Radioactive Man|comics}} |
| − | * Radioactive Man 1 | + | * ''Radioactive Man #1'' |
| − | * Radioactive Man 7 | + | * ''Radioactive Man #7'' |
| − | * Radioactive Man 72 | + | * ''Radioactive Man #72'' |
== Behind the laughter == | == Behind the laughter == | ||
| − | *There is a Marvel Comics villain named Radioactive Man; he is unrelated to | + | *There is a Marvel Comics villain named Radioactive Man; he is unrelated to ''The Simpsons'' character. |
== Appearances == | == Appearances == | ||
Revision as of 18:29, July 14, 2012
- For other uses, see Radioactive Man (disambiguation).
Radioactvie Man
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Character Information
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Radioactive Man is a comic book superhero who acquired his powers after surviving an atomic bomb explosion. His sidekick is Fallout Boy, and his catchphrase is "Up and atom!"
Contents
Publication and media history
Radioactive Man made his début in Radioactive Man #1 in 1952 and alongside comic books, he stared in a black-and-white serial sponsored by Laramie Cigarettes. The serials featured Dirk Richter as Radioactive Man and Buddy Hodges as Fallout Boy. Richter was later killed in a bordello. [1] In the 1980s, Troy McClure starred as Radioactive Man in a film trilogy, consisting of:
- Radioactive Man
- Radioactive Man II: Bring On The Sequel
- Radioactive Man III:Oh God, Not Again
Radioactive Man III starred Krusty the Clown as the main villain Krusto the Evil Clown and original Fallout Boy, Buddy Hodges as Fallout Boy's great grandfather.[2]
In the seventies, a TV series based on Radioactive Man was shown, notable for being more camp than previous portrayals. It also starred Dirk Richter. One of the villains in this series was The Scoutmaster.
Fictional history
Although it varies slightly in different comics, when Claude Kane III was caught up in a nuclear explosion, he gained super powers and became Radioactive Man. The explosion lodged a lightning bolt-shaped piece of metal in his head, which helped him survive.
Radioactive Man first met Fallout Boy in issue #9.
In Radioactive Man #72, he marries one of his enemies, Larva Girl. However, this story is just an imaginary tale.
Comic bibliography
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This article or section is incomplete.
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- Radioactive Man #1
- Radioactive Man #7
- Radioactive Man #72
Behind the laughter
- There is a Marvel Comics villain named Radioactive Man; he is unrelated to The Simpsons character.
Appearances
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This article or section is incomplete.
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Episode – "Bart the Genius" - Episode – "Three Men and a Comic Book"
- Episode – "Radioactive Man"
- Episode – "Homer's Paternity Coot"
- Episode – "Beware My Cheating Bart" (figurine)
- Episode – "Lisa Goes Gaga" (comic)
Comic story – Let's see it again! The Origin of Radioactive Man - Comic story – Comic Fan No More
- Comic story – Clip Clip Hooray!
Book – The Marge Book (Pez dispenser)- Book – The Bart Book
References
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Wikisimpsons has a collection of images related to Radioactive Man. |
- ↑ "Three Men and a Comic Book"
- ↑ Radioactive Man #412
