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Who Is The Negator? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

The Negator (Marvel): The Negator wants to destroy the nuclear industry.

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The Negator is a Marvel comic book character, the alter ego of Rodney, with over 3 comic issue appearances. The Negator wants to destroy the nuclear industry.

Who is The Negator?

History Working in a uranium mine, Rodney discovers that "accumulated exposure to the unusually rich ore" has cost him his health. Getting a job as the assistant to the president of the Pacific Energy and Utility Corporation, he creates his costume and weapons and becomes the Negator to get revenge against the nuclear industry. He gets underway by killing top company officials, then tries to cause a meltdown of Los Angeles' Diablo nuclear reactor. Fortunately, the She-Hulk and the Thing of the Fantastic Four are able to defeat the Negator and remove the explosive he'd planted before it can cause any damage. The Negator is arrested and has not resurfaced. "Wasting away from radiation sickness," it is unlikely he will ever return.

Key facts

The Negator is of human origin and first appeared in "Disaster at Diablo Reactor!". The character is published by Marvel. With 3 recorded issue appearances, The Negator ranks among the most featured characters in comics.

Frequently asked questions

Who is The Negator?

The Negator wants to destroy the nuclear industry.

What is The Negator's real name?

The Negator's real identity is Rodney.

When did The Negator first appear?

The Negator first appeared in "Disaster at Diablo Reactor!".

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