Who Is Radium? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Radium is a Marvel comic book character, with over 9 comic issue appearances. Living element of the 'Elements of Doom' team.

Who is Radium?

Radium is an original member of the Elements of Doom which are a team consisting of living elements that take over a Russian nuclear plant and needed more human specimens to recreate all the elements from the periodic table. The Avengers come to the aid of the Russians as they were flying over Soviet airspace. They land at the Russian nuclear plant and come across the first element Vanadium . Wonder Man would smash through Vanadium's body and then the rest of the Avengers enter the plant. They see four more elements- Carbon , Phosphorus , Chlorine and Radium inside so a battle ensues. The Elements of Doom are interested in the Avengers and wish to make them into specimens. Captain America orders a strategic withdrawal when the element Chlorine unleashes a poisonous gas. The Falcon realizes the Wasp is missing and goes back to get her but he is knocked out by Vanadium.

Key facts

Radium is of radiation origin and first appeared in "Elementary, Dear Avengers". The character is published by Marvel. With 9 recorded issue appearances, Radium ranks among the most featured characters in comics.