Who Is Neutron? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Neutron is a DC Comics comic book character, the alter ego of Nathaniel Tryon, with over 78 comic issue appearances. Neutron is a being of pure nuclear energy. He is a human atomic bomb, able to hit with a punch that can rock even Superman.

Who is Neutron?

Character History Along with Ted Grand and Tim Moore, Nat Tyron made up one of the TNT trio which worked for Luthor . While carrying out a job for him which involved wrecking a nuclear reactor, Nat was caught under some lead shielding and nearly crushed. Superman saved the reactor from meltdown and arrested Grant and Moore; but they insisted they were alone, and as Superman could not see through the lead, he missed Tyron. Nat managed to free himself and get to Luthor's Lair #16 , where the arch-villain himself found that Tyron was afflicted with radioactive poisoning. Luthor placed him under a special ray he claimed would cure him. In fact he planned to change and use Tyron. Soon, Luthor was captured by Superman and as a result, Tyron remained under the ray for a year. It was Superman's battle with the Mole that caused the vibrations which eventually freed Tyron, who awoke to find himself a walking human bomb - and fast turning into pure energy.

Key facts

Neutron is of human origin and first appeared in "Neutron Nightmare! / Air Wave goes Blank!". The character is published by DC Comics. With 78 recorded issue appearances, Neutron ranks among the most featured characters in comics.