Nathaniel Richards (Marvel Comics) of Mr. Richards' scenes were cut. Nathaniel Richards (Marvel Comics) Nathaniel Richards is a fictional time-traveling scientist appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. He is the father of superhero and leader of the Fantastic Four, Reed Richards. Though there have been many versions of the character, either as the futuristic villain Kang the Conqueror or the young superhero Iron Lad, the original Nathaniel is more of an adventurer who has a genuine love for his son. Nathaniel Richards first appeared in "Fantastic Four" #272 and was created by John Byrne. Dr. Nathaniel Richards was a successful scientist
Captain Marvel (DC Comics) "Split!" and reassembled himself by shouting "Xam!" He had a young human ward named Billy Baxton. This short-lived Captain Marvel was credited in the comic as being "based on a character created by Carl Burgos". Legal issues with Marvel Comics over the use of "Marvel" in the title led to M.F. ceasing publication after five issues, and accepting a $4500 settlement from Marvel. When superhero comics became popular again in the mid-1960s in what is now called the "Silver Age of Comic Books", Fawcett was unable to revive Captain Marvel, having agreed to never publish the character again as part