Pyroman is the secret identity of research student Dick Martin. Due to his work with high-voltage electricity, his body developed the ability to store current. Wrongly convicted of murder and sent to the electric chair, he was instead imbued with electricity-based powers. After clearing his name, he used his powers to fight crime.
Alias Pyroman |
Real Names/Alt Names Dick Martin |
Characteristics Hero, Outlaw Hero, Standard Universe, Electricity Manipulator, Firestarter, Flight, World War II Era |
Creators/Key Contributors Jack Binder |
First Appearance Startling Comics #18 (Dec. 1942) |
First Publisher Better / Nedor / Standard / Pines [CB+] [DCM] [GCD] |
Appearance List Startling Comics #18-26, 28-43, America’s Best Comics #3-8, 10, 12-13, 17-22, 24, 28-29 |
Sample Read Startling Comics [DCM] [CB+] |
Description Pyroman is the secret identity of research student Dick Martin. Due to his work with high-voltage electricity, his body developed the ability to store current. Wrongly convicted of murder and sent to the electric chair, he was instead imbued with electricity-based powers. After clearing his name, he used his powers to fight crime. |
Source Pyroman – Public Domain Super Heroes Wiki |