Who Is Sunturion? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Sunturion is a Marvel comic book character, the alter ego of Arthur Dearborn, with over 37 comic issue appearances. Scientist Arthur Dearborn volunteered to let his employer, Roxxon, convert him into microwave energy to prevent his life's work from being scrapped. He fought against and alongside Iron Man on a few occasions. Mike Stone, a trucker, found another version of his armor and became the second Sunturion.

Who is Sunturion?

Two men have worn the Sunturion armor: Arthur Dearborn (Sunturion I) and Mike Stone (Sunturion II). A woman, Sandy Vincent, wore a similar suit and called herself Stratosfire . All three suits have been associated with the Roxxon energy company. Sunturion I Major Story Arcs Star Well Arthur Dearborn is a scientist who develops a cutting edge satellite to collect solar energy to help the Earth's energy needs. However, he can't get it financed. Eventually, he is able to convince Roxxon to build it, but they only agree to do it if he agrees to be converted to a being of pure microwave energy, so he can work on the satellite without constant supplies of food and water. He agrees, and works there until Iron Man arrives to check it out, due to an incident on Earth. The satellite, Star Well I , had accidentally shot a beam of energy towards the planet, and killed 200 Iowans.

Key facts

Sunturion is of radiation origin and first appeared in "Meter on the Sun!". The character is published by Marvel. With 37 recorded issue appearances, Sunturion ranks among the most featured characters in comics.