Who Is Asbestos Man? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Asbestos Man is a Marvel comic book character, the alter ego of Orson Kasloff, with over 10 comic issue appearances. Asbestos Man was a one-time foe of The Human Torch.

Who is Asbestos Man?

Origin Orson Kasloff was a scientist who turned to crime after deciding that his scientific endeavors were not paying as well as they should. Kasloff first attempted to use several of his inventions to rob a bank, but triggered an alarm and narrowly escaped police capture. He then attempted to hire some other criminals but they scoffed at him. Kasloff decided that if he wanted the criminal underworld's respect he would have to defeat the person they feared most, The Human Torch ! Kasloff purchased an old castle outside the city to use as a laboratory and set to work designing his costume. Some time later he emerged as Asbestos Man. Creation Asbestos Man was created by Stan Lee , Dick Ayers , and H.E. Huntley at a time when asbestos was thought to be a benign substance. Major Story Arcs Asbestos Man vs.

Key facts

Asbestos Man is of human origin and first appeared in "Fighting To The Death With The Asbestos Man! / Beware - - The Machine!!! / Face To Face With The Magic Of Baron Mordo! / Beware-- The Machine!!". The character is published by Marvel. With 10 recorded issue appearances, Asbestos Man ranks among the most featured characters in comics.