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Captain Future

Andrew Bryant was a young research scientist who worked for the Pacific Electrical Corporation. In desperate attempt to prove that his work had value to the company, he took a chance and crossed gamma and infrared rays. The experiment blew up in his face, but he survived and, as he quickly discovered, getting bombarded by the resulting radiation gave him superpowers. He used these abilities to fight crime with the help of his girlfriend, Detective Grace Adams of the Agatha Detective Agency. His enemies included Dr. Bio and his Spider-men, the Black Dragon Society, and Dr. Holanza. Captain Future can fly, hurl energy bolts from his hands, read minds, listen to radio and television broadcasts with his mind, and has super strength. But strong blows to the head can render him unconscious, and he must frequently use his machine to recharge his powers.
Alias Captain Future
Real Names/Alt Names Andrew Bryant
Characteristics Hero, Scientist, Standard Universe, Time-themed, Atomic-powered, Telepath, World War II Era
Creators/Key Contributors Kin Platt
First Appearance Startling Comics #1 (June 1940)
First Publisher Better / Nedor / Standard / Pines [CB+] [DCM] [GCD]
Appearance List Startling Comics #1-40, America’s Best Comics #1-3, 5, 22
Sample Read Startling Comics [DCM] [CB+]
Description Andrew Bryant was a young research scientist who worked for the Pacific Electrical Corporation. In desperate attempt to prove that his work had value to the company, he took a chance and crossed gamma and infrared rays. The experiment blew up in his face, but he survived and, as he quickly discovered, getting bombarded by the resulting radiation gave him superpowers. He used these abilities to fight crime with the help of his girlfriend, Detective Grace Adams of the Agatha Detective Agency. His enemies included Dr. Bio and his Spider-men, the Black Dragon Society, and Dr. Holanza. Captain Future can fly, hurl energy bolts from his hands, read minds, listen to radio and television broadcasts with his mind, and has super strength. But strong blows to the head can render him unconscious, and he must frequently use his machine to recharge his powers.
Source Captain Future – Public Domain Super Heroes Wiki
Startling Comics #3 (Oct 1940) | Kin Platt
Startling Comics #3 (Oct 1940) | Kin Platt