Joseph Martin (New Earth)

Real Name: Joseph Martin Occupation: Criminal Legal Status: Citizen of the United States with a criminal record Nation of Origin: United States Group Affiliation: Secret Society of Super-Villains Eye Colour: Transparent Hair Colour: None Skin Colour: Transparent Known Powers: Normal human altered by an alien genebomb enabling superhuman strength, stamina and durability capable of emitting tremendous blast of radioactive energy Accesories: Radiation containment exoskeleton Common Enemies: Superman Reguarly Appearing: Action Comics, Adventures of Superman, Superman Vol. 2 First Appearance: Action Comics #670 (Oct. 1991) Creator: Roger Stern & Bob McLeod

Origin
Altered by the radiation of an alien genebomb detonated in Earth's orbit, Joseph Martin's otherwise mundane life was irreversibly changed. With no intent on using his new found abilities for crime, Martin was assaulted by three hoodlums which left him with severe head injures. His injures caused mental damage and Martin lost his grip on reality claming he was an old movie hero called the Atomic Skull.