Sunfire

Real Name: Shiro Yoshida
Group: X-Men
First Appearance: X-men #64 January 1970

"You face Sunfire, the atomic knight -- unleashed!"- Sunfire

Shiro Yoshida was born into the influential Clan Yashida, who operates in Agarashima, Japan. His mother, a survivor of the atomic bombing in Hiroshima, died on the night of his birth. Raised under the influence of his uncle, Tomo, Shiro was indoctrinated into hating the Western world. When visiting the ruins of Hiroshima with his uncle, Shiro had his mutant powers activated, turning him into a raging furnace of atomic fire. Trained by his uncle in the use of his abilities, he was given a costume that evoked Japan's imperial colors. As Sunfire, Shiro, alongside his uncle, planned to get revenge against his enemies, the Americans. However, Shiro's father, Saburo, as one of Japan's greatest ambassadors, advocated for pacific relations with the West, which led him to disapprove his son's vindictive tendencies. Regardless, Sunfire attacked the United Nations Plaza during a diplomatic ceremony held by his father, where he was stopped by the X-Men Beast, Angel, and Iceman, who had detected his mutant signature. After escaping, he attempted to destroy the Capitol Building, but was fended off this time by the X-Men Cyclops and Marvel Girl. During the conflict, Saburo was murdered by Tomo. In a burst caused by his immediate grief, Sunfire murdered his own uncle in retaliation. As his last words, Saburo asked Shiro to live for the future and to fight for peace.