Nukla

Nukla was a short-lived nuclear-powered superhero published by Dell Comics in the mid 1960's. In many ways he was similar to other nuclear-based superheroes of the times, such as Gold Key's Doctor Solar and Charlton's Captain Atom. He dealt more with international menaces to the United States rather then criminals or super-villains.

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Nukla was really CIA spy and pilot Matthew Gibbs. While flying a U-2 spy plane over Communist China, he is fired on by the Chinese Red Army. Unable to evade the missiles, he and his plane are vaporised in the resulting explosion. But he is able to reform himself with incredible nuclear powers.

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His 'costume' was his high altitude flight suit. He only had powers when he de-materialized.

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His title lasted for only four issues. Interestingly, Steve Ditko, artist of Captain Atom, did the artwork for the last few issues.

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Superhero: A superhero is a fictional character who is noted for feats of courage and nobility, who usually has colorful name and costume and abilities beyond those of normal human beings....

Dell Comics: Dell Comics was the comic book publishing arm of Dell Publications, which got its start in pulp magazines. It published comics from 1929 to 1973. At its peak, it was the most prominent American company in the medium....

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