Who Is Molten Man? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Molten Man is a Marvel comic book character, the alter ego of Mark Raxton, with over 213 comic issue appearances. Molten Man is the stepbrother of Liz Allen. He has had several run-ins with Spider-Man. He was recently cured of his condition.

Who is Molten Man?

Origin Born in New York City, Mark Raxton was a laboratory assistant to Dr. Spencer Smythe , and while both are employed at Oscorp Industries they create an experimental metallic alloy derived from a meteor or organic material. Dr. Smythe's intends to use this alloy on his last invention, the Spider-Slayers. Raxton's greed gets the better of him and he tries to steal the alloy to sell it but he's caught in the act by Smythe. Following a small scuffle between Raxton and Smythe, the alloy is spilled on and absorbed by Raxton’s skin. While in route to the hospital, Raxton discovers the alloy has given him various powers and realizes that they can help him achieve vast wealth. Raxton takes on the name Molten Man, and decides to use a life of crime to further his goals but is stopped by Peter Parker , as Spider-Man, and put into jail.

Key facts

Molten Man is of human origin and first appeared in "The Menace of the Molten Man". The character is published by Marvel. With 213 recorded issue appearances, Molten Man ranks among the most featured characters in comics.