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Is there a trope for radiation being portrayed as something that gives you superpowers? Or is at least beneficial somehow as opposed to poisoning people? I put this under print comic as it's VERY common in old-school superhero stories likely due to scientists back then not entirely understanding how radiation works, but can appear in other media. Also, on a related note, is there a trope for how radiation (even when portrayed as dangerous) is usually shown in comics and cartoons as a sort of green light/fire that vaporizes people or the like, as opposed to being invisible and basically being a slow-killing poison?