Lectronn is a fictional superhero

Superhero

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 in the Marvel Comics

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 universe

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Fictional character biography

As a child, Tommy Samuels contracted Polio, and lost the use of his legs. Years later, an alien came to Earth looking for a worthy person to bestow a great power upon. He chose Tommy, and granted him atomic powers and healed his legs. Thrilled with his new powers, Tommy Samuels became Lectronn and went out to test them. He came across a group of criminals and easily defeated them. However, while they were in custody, it was revealed that the criminals were grievously wounded by Lectronn's powers. He then learned that with great power comes great responsibility

Spider-Man

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Civil War

Lectronn was apprehended by Iron Man

Iron Man

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, Spider-Man

Spider-Man

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, and the Phone Ranger

Phone Ranger

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 while fighting against the Superhuman Registration Act.

Additional details of Lectronn's career are provided in Civil War

Civil War (comics)

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: Battle Damage Report, which elaborates on the circumstances of his early activities, his retirement, and his return to action.

Mutant X

An alternate version of Lectronn resides in the Mutant X

Mutant X (comics)

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reality.