Who Is Magnetic Kid? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Magnetic Kid is a DC Comics comic book character, the alter ego of Pol Krinn, with over 79 comic issue appearances. Pol Krinn is Magnetic Kid, the brother of Cosmic Boy. Magnetic Kid was a student of the Legion Academy and a member of the Legion of Super-Heroes.

Who is Magnetic Kid?

Creation Pol The character called Magnetic Kid was created by Edmond Hamilton and John Forte and his first appearance was in Adventure Comics Adventure Comics #335 - Starfinger , August 1965. History Silver Age Pol Krinn is a native of the 31st century planet of Braal , where all of its natives are born with the ability to manipulate and generate magnetism. Pol Krinn's brother is Rokk Krinn, and known to the world as Cosmic Boy , the founder of the Legion Of Super-Heroes . The Krinn family moved from Braal to Earth to be close to Cosmic Boy. The power of Magnetism After many years on Earth the Krinn family enjoyed time together whenever Rokk was off duty, with Pol idolizing his older brother. Those times of joy would be abruptly stopped forever as three criminals would use an old extortion scheme known as 'fireballing' and decimate a few of the neighborhoods including one where Rokk's family lived. Pol and their father barely survive were hospitalized for a long period of time, their mother however dies from extreme radiation poisonings. After a full recovery, Pol's view on life changes and he decides to learn how to use his gifts to fight crime.

Key facts

Magnetic Kid is of alien origin and first appeared in "Starfinger". The character is published by DC Comics. With 79 recorded issue appearances, Magnetic Kid ranks among the most featured characters in comics.