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Nathaniel "Neut" Tryon is a victim of the Reach's experimentation. As Neutron, he was let loose on Central City. He became a peer counselor a the Meta-Human Youth Center. Decades later, he became an acquaintance of Bart Allen, and helped him in his effort to change history for the better.

Physical appearance[]

Nathaniel is a young, skinny Caucasian man with brown eyes. He is completely bald. As Neutron, he wears a mostly red suit sealing him inside, to contain the energy. His entire body glows when he uses his powers.

History[]

2016[]

Neutron

Neutron in his armor.

 
Central City
February 28, post-12:03 CST

Nathaniel was a runaway[3] who fell into the clutches of the Reach at some point. They experimented on him, and activated his Meta-Gene. In a field test, the Reach encased Nathaniel in a robotic containment suit, which Impulse dubbed as "Neutron". He was programmed to wreak mayhem in Central City, and to seek out and challenge the Flash.

Both Flash and Impulse rushed to challenge him. Due to an omni-directional attack that he kept unleashing, both speedsters retreated, where they met up with Kid Flash. All three speedsters decided to create a whirlwind around Neutron, which would propel him into the sky. In the air, Neutron went critical and blew up himself and a large part of town. The control disk, along with Neutron's containment suit, was destroyed in the explosion.

Neutron reformed himself and was about to blow up again, this time with much greater consequences. He had regained consciousness, but was no longer able to control his power. Flash resolved to speed Neutron to a desert, where he would blow up and not harm anyone. Impulse joined in the task, which ended up with both speedsters tripping due to Impulse's (intentional) misstep as Neutron was about to blow again. Jay Garrick and Kid Flash bailed them out at the last second, allowing Neutron to unleash another explosion. As the speedsters discussed the failed maneuver, Flash stating directly that Impulse tripping them both saved his life, Impulse rushed to a reforming Neutron and applied the pill, reverting him to a human.[2]

 
Taos
April 1, 17:23 EST

Nathaniel was with Blue Beetle, Impulse  Lagoon Boy, Beast BoyVirgil HawkinsTye Longshadow, Asami Koizumi, and Eduardo Dorado Jr. for a counselling session and a debriefing with Black Canary.[4]

 
Taos
May 13, 13:05 MDT

At STAR, Nathaniel and the others underwent extensive testing, pushing them to the limit. Though the others frequently expressed concern about the regimen, "Neut", as they had come to call him, did not mind so much. He felt that what the Reach did to them, was much worse.

When the others expressed the intention to escape, Nathaniel argued against it. When they did go through with it, he triggered the alarm.[5]

 
Taos
May 13, post-20:52 MDT

Following Red Volcano's attack on STAR, Neut was guided out of the facility by Ed. Neut thanked Ed for coming back, but Ed was adamant it was only temporary.[5]

After the Reach threat was ended, Neut returned to his foster family.[6]

2018[]

 
Taos
September 29, 09:00 MDT

Nathaniel and Ed greeted Livewire, Mist, Black Canary and Shazam as they arrived at the Meta-Human Youth Center during its official opening. Footage was carried live by GBS.[7]

 
Taos
November 16, 2018, 20:20 MST

Nathaniel was one of the peer counselors in attendance for the Meta-Human Youth Center's induction of new clients.[8]

2056[]

 
Mount Justice
February 28, 10:05 EST

A depowered and scarred Neutron, wearing a prison uniform and Inhibitor collar, trusted Bart Allen to go back in time and prevent the apocalyptic future he had helped create, through such acts as killing the Flash. He gave Bart a pill of unknown substance that would revert him back into a normal human. Bart's time machine exposed Neutron to chronoton radiation. Because of this, Neutron remained at Mount Justice despite the changes to the timeline caused by Bart. The radiation also caused Neutron to retain his memories of the original timeline and prevented him from knowing what had happened in the new timeline.[9] After Bart jumped back in time, Neutron's scars and all evidence that he had ever been incarcerated disappeared, but he was dismayed as he saw Mount Justice was still destroyed, suggesting Bart had failed to prevent the Reach apocalypse.[2]

Powers and abilities[]

Neutron has the ability to produce and release cascading omnidirectional energy waves which can cause destruction to the nearby environment. The energy waves are released automatically, such that the next energy wave is released before the first energy wave fades. This prevents even speedsters like the Flash from attacking him directly without being hit by the cascading energy waves. Neutron can also release energy blasts from his hands.

Neutron's powers are so destructive that he needs to have a containment suit which stabilizes his energy and prevents him from detonating himself. Neutron has been shown to survive disintegration; he is able to reconstitute himself after being completely dispersed.[2]

Equipment[]

Neutron wore a containment suit to stabilize his energy from being detonated and prevent the cause of a huge explosion. The suit seemed to stabilize him by releasing energy in the form of omnidirectional waves.[2]

Appearances[]

Background information[]

  • Neutron was a Superman villain. Originally a member of the TNT Trio, due to Luthor's interference, he got radioactive powers.
  • This is his second animated appearance; he appeared as a Legion of Doom member in Justice League Unlimited.

References[]

  1. Weisman, Greg (2013-02-13). Question #19504. Ask Greg. Retrieved 2014-02-13.
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 David, Peter (writer) & Zwyer, Mel (director) (June 2, 2012). "Bloodlines". Young Justice. Season 2. Episode 6. Cartoon Network.
  3. Weisman, Greg (2013-05-07). Question #18533. Ask Greg. Retrieved 2013-05-08.
  4. Dubuc, Nicole (writer) & Murphy, Doug (director) (January 12, 2013). "Cornered". Young Justice. Season 2. Episode 11. Cartoon Network.
  5. 5.0 5.1 Hopps, Kevin (writer) & Murphy, Doug (director) (February 2, 2013). "Runaways". Young Justice. Season 2. Episode 14. Cartoon Network.
  6. Weisman, Greg (2013-03-18). YOUNG JUSTICE: INVASION: "Endgame": stuff cut for time. Ask Greg. Retrieved 2013-03-19.
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  9. Weisman, Greg (2022-03-08). Question #25619. Ask Greg. Retrieved 2022-03-08.
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