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Who Is Thomas Alva Edison? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Thomas Alva Edison (Non-Fictional): A famous inventor whose inventions are still used today.

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Thomas Alva Edison is a Non-Fictional comic book character, with over 131 comic issue appearances. A famous inventor whose inventions are still used today.

Who is Thomas Alva Edison?

Thomas Alva Edison (February 11, 1847 – October 18, 1931) was an American inventor and businessman. He developed many devices that greatly influenced life around the world, including the phonograph, the motion picture camera, and a long-lasting, practical electric light bulb. Dubbed "The Wizard of Menlo Park" by a newspaper reporter, he was one of the first inventors to apply the principles of mass production and large-scale teamwork to the process of invention, and because of that, he is often credited with the creation of the first industrial research laboratory.

Key facts

Thomas Alva Edison is of human origin and first appeared in "The Origin of the Red Raven". The character is published by Non-Fictional. With 131 recorded issue appearances, Thomas Alva Edison ranks among the most featured characters in comics.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Thomas Alva Edison?

A famous inventor whose inventions are still used today.

When did Thomas Alva Edison first appear?

Thomas Alva Edison first appeared in "The Origin of the Red Raven".

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