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Amazing-Man (Centaur Publications)
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Amazing-Man (John Aman) is a comic book superhero whose adventures were published by Centaur Publications during the 1930s to 1940s in the Golden Age of Comic Books. Historians credit his creation variously to writer-artist Bill Everett[1] or to Everett together with Centaur art director Lloyd Jacquet.[2] Amazing-Man first appeared in Amazing-Man Comics #5 (Sept. 1939)—there were no issues numbered #1–4).[3]
Amazing-Man | |
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![]() Amazing-Man Comics #5 (Sept. 1939), first appearance of the Amazing-Man, art by Bill Everett. | |
Publication information | |
Publisher | Centaur Publications Malibu Comics Marvel Comics |
First appearance | Centaur: Amazing-Man Comics #5 (Sept. 1939) Malibu: Protectors #2 (October 1992) |
Created by | Centaur: Bill Everett Malibu: R. A. Jones Thomas Derenick |
In-story information | |
Alter ego | John Aman |
Team affiliations | Malibu: Protectors Marvel: Immortal Weapons Secret Avengers |
Notable aliases | Prince of Orphans (Marvel), The Green Mist of Death |
Abilities | Slightly superhuman strength, speed, and endurance Ability to turn into a green mist |
During the Golden Age of Comic Books, Centaur Publications produced Amazing-Man's eponymous series, Amazing-Man Comics, which ran from issues #5–26 (Sept. 1939 – Feb. 1942). Amazing-Man was the second superhero to have a comic book named after him, after Superman.[4] In 1941, Centaur also included Amazing-Man in their war comic, Stars and Stripes Comics #2–6 (June–Dec. 1941).[5] The book was cancelled in 1942 when the company went out of business.[6]
The character influenced the creation and origin of Charlton Comics' 1960s superhero Peter Cannon, Thunderbolt,[1] as well as Marvel Comics' Iron Fist character in the 1970s,[7][8] and DC Comics' hero of the same name.[9]