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

• Kid Marvelman, the evil 1980's revival of Johnny Bates

• Kid Miracleman, what they called the 1980's revival of Kid Marvelman in the U.S. to avoid lawsuits

Not to be confused with

• Marvelman, the 1950's version of his friend and partner Micky Moran

• Marvelman, the 1980's version of his friend and partner Mike Moran

• Miracle Jnr, another Mike Anglo creation

• Miracle Man, Marko, a 1920's character

• Miracle Man, a.k.a. Superhombre, yet another Mike Anglo creation

• The Miracle Man, from Archie Comics

• Miracleman, what they called the 1980's Marvelman in his American reprints

• Young Marvelman, the 1950's version of his friend and partner Dicky Dauntless

• Young Miracleman, the 1980's revival of his friend and partner Richard Dauntless

Any Additions/Corrections? Please let me know.

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