Who Is Nuklo? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Nuklo is a Marvel comic book character, the alter ego of Robert Frank Jr, with over 77 comic issue appearances. Robert Frank Jr is the mutant son of the WW2 superheroes the Whizzer and Miss America. After his mother was exposed to radiation during an accident, Nuklo was sealed away in a time capsule for 25 years, in an attempt to decrease his radiation levels. Being unleashed from his prison, he battled the Avengers. Despite his lack of intelligence, Nuklo became a powerful threat and even joined the V-Battalion alongside other WW2 Superheroes. Whether on his own or in a team, Nuklo is extremely dangerous.

Who is Nuklo?

Origin Nuklo was the son of the Whizzer and Miss. America (Robert and Madelyn Frank) who are now deceased. Madelyn had been exposed to massive amounts of radiation when she was pregnant but her powers protected her from the radiation. When she gave birth it was discovered that the baby was a mutant and emitted uncontrollable radiation. The government persuaded the Robert and Madelyn to put their son into a special capsule that would slowly take away the excessive amount of radiation and his aging was also slowed. Nuklo battling the Avengers (Giant Size Avengers #1) Twenty-five years later, Nuklo emerged from his time capsule and battled the Avengers . The Avengers found themselves greatly outmatched by Nuklo. Robert's body caused an implosion, which resulted in him splitting into 3 clones which had further gained more power.

Key facts

Nuklo is of mutant origin and first appeared in "Nuklo--The Invader That Time Forgot". The character is published by Marvel. With 77 recorded issue appearances, Nuklo ranks among the most featured characters in comics.