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
After encountering Silver Surfer, recreated a body and fought the Avengers – Tigra convinced Owen to get help to address his underlying issues, and agreed to see a therapist
Was transported to Battleworld as part of Secret Wars – met Volcana (Marsha Rosenberg) and fell in love – they returned to Denver to live a peaceful life
Became a hero during Secret Wars II as he fought the Beyonder, who came to destroy the universe – managed to join with Silver Surfer to undo damage to Earth, and claimed he burned his powers out as a result so he could be left alone with Marsha
Encounters Doc Samson, and reveals that he & Marsha separated for a while – Doc tells him to show Marsha how he feels, and he adds her face to Mount Rushmore
He later returned to his hometown of Dinosaur, Colorado, and used his powers to control the locals and prevent anyone else from entering – he disintegrates Sentry before being convinced to return everything to normal in exchange for being left alone – he restores everything and then is destroyed by Sentry
Secret Wars (2015) reveals that he is reformed by Dr. Doom, and that the Beyonders created a Molecule Man in every universe as a singularity to serve as a bomb and destroy each universe
Used by Dr. Doom to create brand new Battleworld – Owen is responsible for God Emperor Doom, but depowers him when he fights Reed Richards, and then gives his powers to Reed – Reed and Franklin begin restoring Multiverse, which helps restore Owen's sanity
Owen joins the Fantastic Four & Future Foundation, when he is killed by the Griever at the End of All Things
Issues (15:27)
"If I had power over all reality, I'd be a little terrified of it too" - doesn't really want his powers anymore – Frank Grimes as God
Started off as momma's boy (20:25)
Issues during relationship with Marsha (24:48)
Attachment to wand is troublesome (30:34)
Treatment (35:40)
In-universe
Out of universe (39:48)
Skit (45:54)
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