Nitro (character)
| Nitro | |
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Nitro Cover to Captain Marvel #34, by Jim Starlin. | |
| Publication information | |
| Publisher | Marvel Comics |
| First appearance | Captain Marvel #34 (September 1974) |
| Created by | Jim Starlin (writer) Steve Englehart (artist) |
| In-story information | |
| Alter ego | Robert Hunter |
| Species | Human mutate |
| Team affiliations | Hardcore's Untouchables Army of Evil |
| Notable aliases | Exploding Man Living Bomb |
| Abilities | Self-detonation and reformation |
Nitro (Robert Hunter) is a supervillain appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. He first appeared in 1974.
Nitro is known for playing a part in the death of the Kree superhero Mar-Vell. He is also known for being responsible for the Stamford, Connecticut tragedy that started Marvel's Civil War crossover.