Who Is Golden Boy? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Golden Boy is a Marvel comic book character, the alter ego of Jack Braun, with over 2 comic issue appearances. Infamously known as The Judas Ace, this Wild Card is the strongest man on Earth.

Who is Golden Boy?

Born in 1924 in North Dakota, Jack Braun earned the rank of U.S. Army Master Sergeant at the end of World War II. Jack Braun was transformed into the Ace Golden boy on September 15, 1946 when the Wild Card Virus was released. Golden Boy was recruited by politician Archibald Holmes to join the Exotics for Democracy, more commonly known as the Four Aces. In 1950, Golden Boy co-operated with the House Un-American Activities Committee; he denounced his teammates to save himself. The Four Aces were discredited and disbanded. Golden Boy spent decades shunned by the Ace community. Golden Boy has super-human strength, invulnerability, stamina and apparent immortality (at age 60 he still appears to be in his mid-20s).

Key facts

Golden Boy is of human origin and first appeared in "Diamond in the Rough". The character is published by Marvel. With 2 recorded issue appearances, Golden Boy ranks among the most featured characters in comics.