Nature Boy

Real Name: David Crandall

First Appearance: Nature Boy #3 (1956)

Original Publisher: Charlton

Created by: Jerry Siegel and John Buscema

Golden Age Origin:

David Crandall was the son of a wealthy family who, when lost at sea, was saved from drowning by the gods who rule each of the elements. They each gifted him with their powers - from Neptune, water; from Gusto, winds; from Fura, fire; from Eartha, earth; from Allura, love; from Azura, the skies; from Electra, electricity; and from Friga, ice. David is later returned to his parents, where he becomes Nature Boy, using his powers to fight crime.

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