Megaton Man (vol. 1) #1 (Nov. 1984): "They Call the Doctor... Software!", pages 8, 25:
(pg. 8) narration: "Trent Phloog! Mild-mannered cub reporter! Devoted nephew! Troubled, teenaged grad student in urban oceaonography!"
Megaton Man (thinking): "My life is so troubled! I'm a thirty-year old teenager -- that awkward time filled with phobias and hang-ups! Poor, dear, sweet, fragile Aunt Petunia! I'm such a worry to her!"
Note: Pg. 8: Ref. to Spider-Man/Aunt May (and also Ben Grimm's Aunt Petunia). Megaton Man's aunt (Petunia) is named for Ben Grimm's aunt, who Grimm often referenced in humorous dialogue. Seen on pg. 25
Megaton Man (vol. 1) #3 (Apr. 1985): "I Am Called Bad Guy, Mortal!", page 9, panel 1:
Megaton Man (thinking): "Work-- Ha! If only dear, sweet Aunt Petunia knew! My job as a cub reporter here at this metropolitan newspaper is merely a cover for my true identity-- Megaton Man!!!"
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