Who Is Rising Sun? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Rising Sun is a DC Comics comic book character, the alter ego of Izumi Yasunari, with over 73 comic issue appearances. Rising Sun uses his fire powers to defend Japan and fight with the Global Guardians.

Who is Rising Sun?

Powers Rising Sun is a human solar battery, recharging his powers from sunlight. He can create solar winds, heat and light. His power over magnetic fields enables him to fly. Origin Isumi Yasunari's grandparents both survived the Nagasaki atom bomb by the US on Japan in 1945. However, as a result of the bombing, they both developed cancer and died. Isumi's mother also developed cancer, but was healed through chemotherapy treatment. Horrified by the genetic condition of his family, Isumi and his brother both became Doctors of Medicine, specializing in cancer research. Meanwhile, their troubled sister Kaori joined a religious sect.

Key facts

Rising Sun is of mutant origin and first appeared in "The Mind Killers". The character is published by DC Comics. With 73 recorded issue appearances, Rising Sun ranks among the most featured characters in comics.