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2015

The Simpsons

Fallout Boy is a fictional superhero appearing within the fictional universe of The Simpsons. He is primarily featured in the eponymous comic book series, enjoyed by Milhouse Van Houten, and later, Bart Simpson.

Originally, Fallout Boy was portrayed as a sidekick to Radioactive Man, Springfield's local superhero. His powers, typically derived from radiation exposure, varied depending on the comic's writer. He has displayed abilities such as super-strength, the power to fly, and radiation manipulation.

Bart Simpson briefly impersonates Fallout Boy in the episode "Radioactive Man" (Season 7). A casting call is held to find a child actor to play Fallout Boy in a film adaptation of the Radioactive Man comic book. Bart successfully auditions but struggles with the restrictive contract and ultimately quits the role.

Fallout Boy's significance lies in its meta-commentary on the superhero genre, particularly sidekick tropes and the commercialization of comic book characters within the media. The name itself is a satirical nod to the Cold War era anxieties surrounding nuclear fallout.