Amazing-Man (Centaur Publications)

Amazing-Man
Centaur Publications' Amazing-Man Comics #22
Publication information
Publisher	Centaur Publications Malibu Comics Marvel Comics
First appearance	Amazing-Man Comics #5 (Sept. 1939)
Created by	Bill Everett
In-story information
Alter ego	John Aman
Team affiliations	Marvel: Immortal Weapons Secret Avengers Malibu: Protectors
Notable aliases	Prince of Orphans (Marvel), The Green Mist of Death
Abilities	Slightly superhuman strength, speed, and endurance Ability to turn into a green mist

Amazing-Man (John Aman) is a fictional, American comic book superhero whose adventures were published by Centaur Publications during the 1930s to 1940s in the Golden Age of Comic Books. Historians credit his creation variously to writer-artist Bill Everett or to Everett together with Centaur art director Lloyd Jacquet. Amazing-Man first appeared in Amazing-Man Comics #5 (Sept. 1939)

The character influenced the creation and origin of Charlton Comics' 1960s superhero Peter Cannon, Thunderbolt, as well as Marvel Comics' Iron Fist character in the 1970s.

During the Golden Age of Comic Books, Centaur Publications produced Amazing-Man's eponymous series, Amazing-Man Comics, which ran from issues #5–26 (Sept. 1939 – Feb. 1942).

In the 1990s, Malibu Comics used the Centaur properties, including Amazing-Man, as the roster of its own superhero team, the Protectors. Aside from the costume, the Malibu version was essentially identical to the original.

Amazing-Man was introduced into the Marvel Comics universe, with the character Prince of Orphans revealing his identity as John Aman at the end of Immortal Iron Fist #12 (Feb. 2008). Earlier in the issue, Prince of Orphans is seen turning into a green mist while battling Davos.