Astro was an Armenian con-man who pretended to be a palmist and fortune teller, but was drawn into solving crimes and using his skills as a detective. He took his con all the way with a jeweled turban, flowing silk robes, silver-mounted water-pipe, and even a pet white lizard. He was assisted in investigations by the lovely Valeska Wynne who gathered evidence to make him seem clairvoyant. He also did a good deal of investigating on his own, as he had a brilliant mind and deep understanding of the sciences. He aided local police, led by Captain McGraw, in investigations.
Alias Astro, The Master of Mysteries |
Real Names/Alt Names Astrogon Kerby |
Characteristics Detective, Trickster, Belle Époque, Armenian |
Creators/Key Contributors Gelett Burgess |
First Appearance The Master of Mysteries (Novel, 1912) |
First Publisher ○ |
Appearance List ○ |
Sample Read The Master of Mysteries [Wikisource] |
Description Astro was an Armenian con-man who pretended to be a palmist and fortune teller, but was drawn into solving crimes and using his skills as a detective. He took his con all the way with a jeweled turban, flowing silk robes, silver-mounted water-pipe, and even a pet white lizard. He was assisted in investigations by the lovely Valeska Wynne who gathered evidence to make him seem clairvoyant. He also did a good deal of investigating on his own, as he had a brilliant mind and deep understanding of the sciences. He aided local police, led by Captain McGraw, in investigations. |
Source Astro, the Master of Mysteries – Public Domain Super Heroes Wiki |