Who Is Buzz Aldrin? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Buzz Aldrin is a Non-Fictional comic book character, the alter ego of Edwin Eugene Aldrin, Jr, with over 15 comic issue appearances. The second man to set foot on the moon.

Who is Buzz Aldrin?

Origin Buzz Aldrin was born in New Jersey , the son of a military man. He was offered a full scholarship to MIT but turned it down in favour of attending the US Military Academy at West Point . He graduated in 1951 with a Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering. He was commissioned to the US Air Force , where he was Second Lieutenant and flew 66 missions as a jet fighter pilot during the Korean War . After the war he became aide to the dean for the US Air Force Academy. During this same time he gained his Sc.D in Astronautics from MIT. In 1963 he was hired by NASA , where he distinguished himself as a quick thinker and capable pilot. On 20 July 1969 he became the second man to walk on the Moon , following fellow Apollo 11 astronaut Neil Armstrong .

Key facts

Buzz Aldrin is of human origin and first appeared in "Unto you is Born the Doomsman; The Power of Ka-zar". The character is published by Non-Fictional. With 15 recorded issue appearances, Buzz Aldrin ranks among the most featured characters in comics.