Magnetic Kid
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Magnetic Kid was a fictional comic book
superhero
in the DC Comics
universe
. He has the superhuman
power of generating and controlling magnetism
. He first appeared as a child in Adventure Comics
#335 (August 1965), and joined the Legion of Super-Heroes
in volume 3, #14 (September 1985). His brother was the Legionnaire Cosmic Boy
.
Magnetic Kid joined the Legion along with members Polar Boy
, Sensor Girl, Quislet
and Tellus
. While a member, he refined the use of his magnetic powers to help set himself apart from his brother. Magnetic Kid died during the 'Magic Wars' storyline, sacrificing himself to unlock the Sorcerers' World.
reboot
, although Pol occasionally appeared with other members of Cosmic Boy's family.
Pol appears briefly in the "threeboot" version
of the Legion of Super-Heroes, again not as Magnetic Kid.
miniseries have apparently restored a close analogue of the Pre-Crisis on Infinite Earths
Legion to continuity, as seen in "The Lightning Saga
" story arc in Justice League of America and Justice Society of America
, and in the "Superman and the Legion of Super-Heroes" story arc in Action Comics
. However, a series of Legionnaire statues shown in Justice Society of America (vol. 3) #5 did not include Magnetic Kid, and his membership in this version of the team has yet to be confirmed.
Comic book
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superhero
Superhero
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in the DC Comics
DC Comics
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universe
DC Universe
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. He has the superhuman
Superhuman
Superhuman can mean an improved human, for example, by genetic modification, cybernetic implants, or as what humans might evolve into, in the near or distant future...
power of generating and controlling magnetism
Magnetism
Magnetism is a property of materials that respond at an atomic or subatomic level to an applied magnetic field. Ferromagnetism is the strongest and most familiar type of magnetism. It is responsible for the behavior of permanent magnets, which produce their own persistent magnetic fields, as well...
. He first appeared as a child in Adventure Comics
Adventure Comics
Adventure Comics was a comic book series published by DC Comics from 1935 to 1983 and then revamped from 2009 to 2011. In its first era, the series ran for 503 issues , making it the fifth-longest-running DC series, behind Detective Comics, Action Comics, Superman, and Batman...
#335 (August 1965), and joined the Legion of Super-Heroes
Legion of Super-Heroes
The Legion of Super-Heroes is a fictional superhero team in the 30th and 31st centuries of the . The team first appears in Adventure Comics #247 , and was created by Otto Binder and Al Plastino....
in volume 3, #14 (September 1985). His brother was the Legionnaire Cosmic Boy
Cosmic Boy
Cosmic Boy is a fictional character, a comic book superhero in the 30th and 31st centuries of the DC Comics universe. He first appeared in Adventure Comics #247 . He is a founding member of the Legion of Super-Heroes, and was the original leader in all incarnations of the Legion...
.
Fictional character biography
Like all natives of the planet Braal, Pol possessed magnetic powers. He was skilled enough with his powers to become a successful magno-ball player. When his brother Rokk became less involved with the Legion (before retiring for a time) Pol joined the Legion Academy. He followed in his brother's footsteps by adopting a costume that resembled the costume worn by Cosmic Boy when he first joined.Magnetic Kid joined the Legion along with members Polar Boy
Polar Boy
Polar Boy is a fictional character, a superhero from the 30th century of the DC Universe, initially suggested by reader Buddy Lavigne of Northbrook, Illinois in the letters page of Adventure Comics #304, January, 1963.-Fictional character biography:...
, Sensor Girl, Quislet
Quislet
Quislet is a DC Comics fictional character, and a member of the Legion of Super-Heroes during the 30th century. Quislet was co-created by writer Paul Levitz and artist Steve Lightle.-Fictional character biography:...
and Tellus
Tellus (comics)
Tellus is a fictional DC Comics superhero and a member of the Legion of Super-Heroes featured in the 30th century. Tellus was co-created by writer Paul Levitz and artist Steve Lightle.-Fictional character biography:...
. While a member, he refined the use of his magnetic powers to help set himself apart from his brother. Magnetic Kid died during the 'Magic Wars' storyline, sacrificing himself to unlock the Sorcerers' World.
Post Zero Hour
Magnetic Kid was not a member of the Legion after the Zero HourZero Hour (comics)
Zero Hour: Crisis in Time is a five-issue comic book limited series and crossover storyline published by DC Comics in 1994. In it, the former hero Hal Jordan, who had until then been a member of the intergalactic police force known as the Green Lantern Corps, mad with grief after the destruction of...
reboot
Legion of Super-Heroes (1994 team)
The 1994 version of the Legion of Super-Heroes is a fictional superhero team in the 31st century of the DC Universe. The team is the second major incarnation of the Legion of Super-Heroes after the 1958 version and followed by the 2004 version. It first appears in Legion of Super-Heroes The 1994...
, although Pol occasionally appeared with other members of Cosmic Boy's family.
Pol appears briefly in the "threeboot" version
Legion of Super-Heroes (2004 team)
The 2004 version of the Legion of Super-Heroes is a fictional superhero team in the 31st century of the . The team is the third major incarnation of the Legion of Super-Heroes after the 1958 and 1994 versions...
of the Legion of Super-Heroes, again not as Magnetic Kid.
Post-Infinite Crisis
The events of the Infinite CrisisInfinite Crisis
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miniseries have apparently restored a close analogue of the Pre-Crisis on Infinite Earths
Crisis on Infinite Earths
Crisis on Infinite Earths is a 12-issue American comic book limited series and crossover event, produced by DC Comics in 1985 to simplify its then 50-year-old continuity...
Legion to continuity, as seen in "The Lightning Saga
The Lightning Saga
"The Lightning Saga" is a comic book crossover story arc that took place in DC Comics' two flagship team books: Justice League of America and Justice Society of America. It was written by Brad Meltzer and Geoff Johns, and illustrated by Ed Benes, Dale Eaglesham, and Shane Davis...
" story arc in Justice League of America and Justice Society of America
Justice Society of America
The Justice Society of America, or JSA, is a DC Comics superhero group, the first team of superheroes in comic book history. Conceived by editor Sheldon Mayer and writer Gardner Fox, the JSA first appeared in All Star Comics #3 ....
, and in the "Superman and the Legion of Super-Heroes" story arc in Action Comics
Action Comics
Action Comics is an American comic book series that introduced Superman, the first major superhero character as the term is popularly defined...
. However, a series of Legionnaire statues shown in Justice Society of America (vol. 3) #5 did not include Magnetic Kid, and his membership in this version of the team has yet to be confirmed.