Radioactive Man
Marvel Super Heroes Commander 665 • uncommon
- Set
- Marvel Super Heroes Commander
- Collector number
- 665
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 4 generic mana black mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Lars Grant-West
- Market price
- $0.32
What it does
Deathtouch
Whenever Radioactive Man deals combat damage to a player, that player loses half their life, rounded up.
"Radiation is my plaything—but now it will become your doom!"
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Radioactive Man, also known as Dr. Chen Lu, first appeared in Journey into Mystery #93 in 1963. He was conceived during the height of the Cold War as a villainous scientist whose powers were derived from radiation, reflecting the era's pervasive cultural anxiety regarding atomic energy and international political tension. The character was created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, designed to serve as a recurring antagonist for the Avengers and a manifestation of the era's fascination with nuclear themes.
This specific card hails from the Marvel Super Heroes Commander set, a niche trading card release that emphasized character statistics and tactical attributes designed for tabletop gaming. The set utilized classic comic book art to appeal to collectors who valued the aesthetic continuity of the Silver and Bronze Ages. It was received as a functional tool for hobbyists, highlighting the character's role as a powerhouse within the Marvel rogue's gallery while providing a succinct summary of his complex origin story.
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