Kid Marvelman

Real Name: Johnny Bates

Identity/Class: Human transformed by magic

Occupation: School boy

Affiliations: Marvelman; Young Marvelman

Enemies: Dr Gargunza

Known Relatives: None known

Aliases: None known

Base of Operations: U.K.

First Appearance: Marvelman

Powers/Abilities: Incredible strength (able to lift hundreds of tons), superhuman speed and able to fly at around Mach 3. Invulnerable and able to survive in space without ill effect. Exceptionally intelligent beyond the human norm. Able to cause thunderclaps by clapping his hands.

History: Much like his friends and partners, Kid Marvelman was given a magic word that allowed him to transform from a young boy into a superpowered being. In his case the magic word was "Marvelman".

Comments: Created by Mick Anglo. In the 1980's Warrior comics would see a revived version of this character, updated and very different in many aspects.

CLARIFICATIONS: Should be confused with

Not to be confused with

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