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Who Is Scarlet Scorpion? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Scarlet Scorpion (AC Comics): Mike is one of four children whose father drinks himself into an early grave.

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Scarlet Scorpion is a AC Comics comic book character, the alter ego of Mike J. McCluskey, with over 63 comic issue appearances. Mike is one of four children whose father drinks himself into an early grave.

Who is Scarlet Scorpion?

Origin In order to support his mother and siblings, Mike takes a job driving a truck for the mob. But he has an accident in New Jersey which destroys the contraband contents of the truck and severely injures him in the process. Realizing that he is dying, microbiologist Myla Chang gambles and, telling no one, injects him with an experimental cell re-generation virus. The following morning, mike is entirely healed and Dr. Judith Weissman, though astounded, releases him. Learning that Mike is well, the mobsters suspect him of having tried to double cross them and, after shooting him, dump his body in Taritan Bay. Yet he recovers and, paying Dr. Weissman a visit, asks for some answers.

Key facts

Scarlet Scorpion is of human origin. The character is published by AC Comics. With 63 recorded issue appearances, Scarlet Scorpion ranks among the most featured characters in comics.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Scarlet Scorpion?

Mike is one of four children whose father drinks himself into an early grave.

What is Scarlet Scorpion's real name?

Scarlet Scorpion's real identity is Mike J. McCluskey.

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