Who Is Magno? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Magno is a DC Comics comic book character, the alter ego of Tom Dalton, with over 25 comic issue appearances. Tom Dalton was the Golden Age Magno, a hero with the ability to control electrical and magnetic current. Magno joined Uncle Sam's Freedom Fighters, and lost his life preventing an attack on Pearl Harbor.

Who is Magno?

Origin The first Magno Tom Dalton was a lineman for the Atlas Electric Company until he was shocked and killed by 10,000 D.C. volts of electricity. He was brought back to life by a coworker, who used 10,000 A.C. volts. Tom Dalton became the first Magno. He was powered by the very electricity that saved his life, and he used it to fight crime with his magnetic and electrical abilities. He sometimes ran out of power and had to recharge himself by touching exposed wires. Creation The first Magno was created for Quality Comics by Paul Gustavson , golden age writer/artist who also created heroes like the Human Bomb .

Key facts

Magno is of human origin. The character is published by DC Comics. With 25 recorded issue appearances, Magno ranks among the most featured characters in comics.