Capes On The Couch - Where Comics Need Counseling

Molecule Man, Molecule Man, does whatever a molecule can... that includes being a mama's boy and making Twilight Zone references! Listen now! SHOW NOTES: Introduction Background (2:50) Molecule Man (Owen Reece) created by Stan Lee & Jack Kirby in Fantastic Four #20 (Nov. 1963) Timid scientist who was hit with radiation during experiment, leaving him with ability to control matter at the molecular level Fired for accident, decides to become supervillain and turn on mankind Originally believed he could only use powers while holding a metal wand, and could not impact organic molecules Defeated by Fantastic Four and sent to another dimension by Uatu, where he created a “son” and gave him his powers, without limitations – transferred his own consciousness to the wand The “son” transported to Florida, where he was defeated by Thing & Man-Thing – without the wand, his body quickly aged & turned to dust – wand was picked up by several different people, all of whom became possessed by Owen