MOLECULE RAY
Classification: Terrestrial technology
Creator: The Leader (Samuel Sterns)
User/Possessors: The Leader (Samuel Sterns)
First Appearance: Tales to Astonish I#69 (July, 1965)
Powers/Abilities/Functions: The Molecule Ray generated an energy blast made of concentrated molecules. It allegedly created the impact of a trillion concentrated molecules. The force of this blast was sufficient to wound the Hulk.
History:
(Tales to Astonish I#69/2) - When the Leader captured Bruce Banner's invention the Absorbatron and brought it to his hideout in New Mexico, the Hulk rampaged through the base to destroy the device before the Leader could properly use it. The Leader took his Molecule Ray and fired it at the Hulk. Although the weapon only grazed him, it caused him a painful wound. However, the Hulk succeeded in destroying the Absorbatron and the Leader had to flee.
Comments: Created by Stan Lee, Jack Kirby and Mike Esposito.
This profile was completed on 11/24/2025 but its publication was delayed, as it was intended for the Appendix's 25th anniversary celebratory event.
Profile by Prime Eternal.
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Tales to Astonish I#69/2, page 8, panel 4 (main)
Appearances:
Tales to Astonish I#69/2 (July, 1965) - Stan Lee (writer, editor), Jack Kirby (penciler), Mike Esposito (inker)
First posted: 09/01/2026
Last updated:11/24/2025
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