Who Is Fireball? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Fireball is a Archie Comics comic book character, the alter ego of Ted Tyler, with over 32 comic issue appearances. A fireman who became a fire wielding superhero.

Who is Fireball?

Background Fireball is a superhero published by Archie Comics . He has had few appearances, but still is among the members of the Mighty Crusaders. The Version appearing in Pep Comics #12-21 is in the Public Domain. Fireball was also part of the Impact Comics lines from 1991, when Archie Comics licensed the Red Circle characters to DC comics. There, rechristed Josh Hawkins , he was a member of the Crusaders. Character history Ted Tyler (Archie/MLJ) Ted Tyler - Golden Age Fireball While doing his duty Fireman Ted Tyler is doused with chemicals, knocked out and left for dead by an arsonist. Instead of dying Ted finds that the combination of the mystery mix of chemicals and the fire has given him the power to absorb heat and control flames. He is also able to heat his body to such an extent that he can melt bullets fired at him.

Key facts

Fireball is of human origin. The character is published by Archie Comics. With 32 recorded issue appearances, Fireball ranks among the most featured characters in comics.