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Book Worm

A. Bookworm was a rare-book thief who continued to steal first editions of Treasure Island, in hopes to find Long John Silver’s pirate loot. When he did find the treasure, he and a pirate named after “Long John” shot and killed each other. He was an enemy of Black Hood. He used “Booby-Trap Books” such as bomb books, books with poisoned pages, heavy iron books, etc.
Alias Book Worm
Real Names/Alt Names A. Bookworm
Characteristics Villain, MLJ Universe, World War II Era, Public Domain
Creators/Key Contributors Clem Weisbecker, Pen Shumaker
First Appearance Top Notch Laugh Comics #43
First Publisher Archie / MLJ [CB+] [DCM] [GCD]
Appearance List Top-Notch Laugh Comics #43
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Description A. Bookworm was a rare-book thief who continued to steal first editions of Treasure Island, in hopes to find Long John Silver’s pirate loot. When he did find the treasure, he and a pirate named after “Long John” shot and killed each other. He was an enemy of Black Hood. He used “Booby-Trap Books” such as bomb books, books with poisoned pages, heavy iron books, etc.
Source Book Worm – Public Domain Super Heroes Wiki
Top-Notch Laugh Comics #43 | Clem Weisbecker, Pen Shumaker
Top-Notch Laugh Comics #43 | Clem Weisbecker, Pen Shumaker