Amazing-Man (Centaur Publications)
Amazing-Man (John Aman) is a comic book superhero whose adventures were published by Centaur Publications during the 1930s to 1940s in the Golden Age of Comic Books. Historians credit his creation variously to writer-artist Bill Everett or to Everett together with Centaur art director Lloyd Jacquet. Amazing-Man first appeared in Amazing-Man Comics #5 (Sept. 1939)—there were no issues numbered #1–4).
| Amazing-Man | |
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Amazing-Man Comics #5 (Sept. 1939), first appearance of the Amazing-Man, art by Bill Everett. | |
| Publication information | |
| Publisher | Centaur Publications Malibu Comics Marvel Comics |
| First appearance | Centaur: Amazing-Man Comics #5 (Sept. 1939) Malibu: Protectors #2 (October 1992) |
| Created by | Centaur: Bill Everett Malibu: R. A. Jones Thomas Derenick |
| In-story information | |
| Alter ego | John Aman |
| Team affiliations | Malibu: Protectors Marvel: Immortal Weapons Secret Avengers |
| Notable aliases | Prince of Orphans (Marvel), The Green Mist of Death |
| Abilities | Slightly superhuman strength, speed, and endurance Ability to turn into a green mist |
During the Golden Age of Comic Books, Centaur Publications produced Amazing-Man's eponymous series, Amazing-Man Comics, which ran from issues #5–26 (Sept. 1939 – Feb. 1942). Amazing-Man was the second superhero to have a comic book named after him, after Superman. In 1941, Centaur also included Amazing-Man in their war comic, Stars and Stripes Comics #2–6 (June–Dec. 1941). The book was cancelled in 1942 when the company went out of business.
The character influenced the creation and origin of Charlton Comics' 1960s superhero Peter Cannon, Thunderbolt, as well as Marvel Comics' Iron Fist character in the 1970s, and DC Comics' hero of the same name.