Nukla

    (Dell, 1965-1966)
™ and ©1965 Dell Publishing Co.

Nukla is one of the slew of nuclear-powered super-heroes to appear in the mid-sixties to the mid-seventies. Nukla was Matthew Gibbs, a U-2 pilot, who was atomized by an atomic blast. Instead of killing him, however, the blast transformed him, giving him the ability to turn into Nukla, the Nuclear Man. Still, a job’s a job, and Gibbs uses his new abilities in the service of his government. He’s still a pilot, but when he transforms into Nukla he gains invisibility, super-strength, nuclear blasts, and the ability to become immaterial. Best yet, any damage done to Gibbs is healed during his transformations.

Nukla is called on to fight cold-war enemies, such as Baron Von Zee (your basic megalomaniacal would-be dictator). The series encompassed a variety of different genres, including super-hero, hard science fiction, undercover government espionage and cold-war adventure. Though highly entertaining, it lasted just four issues in 1966.
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Nukla #1

October, 1965
Cover Price: $0.12
3 copies available from $17.00 		Joe GillSal Trapani
Nukla #2

March, 1966
Cover Price: $0.12
2 copies available from $35.00 		Joe GillDick Giordano
Nukla #3

June, 1966
Cover Price: $0.15
2 copies available from $30.00 		Joe GillDick Giordano
Nukla #4

September, 1966
Cover Price: $0.12
2 copies available from $30.00 		Joe GillSteve Ditko