Omar Kavak, a classical violinist, discovered a way to absorb an electrical charge without harm and decided to use this power to fight crime. Inventing a pair of gloves that discharge lightning, he became Sparkman. Eventually, after several superhero adventures, he enlisted in the army and became a non-costumed, super-powered soldier who fought the Japanese. His real name was a mystery until Sparkler Comics vol. 2 #10.
Alias Spark Man |
Real Names/Alt Names Omar Kavak |
Characteristics Hero, Musician, Electricity Manipulator, World War II Era |
Creators/Key Contributors Fred Methot, Reg Greenwood, Unknown |
First Appearance Sparkler Comics vol. 2 #1 (July 1940) |
First Publisher United Features Syndicate |
Appearance List Sparkler Comics vol. 2 #1-45, 47, 49-57, Spark Man Comics #1 |
Sample Read Sparkler [CB+] |
Description Omar Kavak, a classical violinist, discovered a way to absorb an electrical charge without harm and decided to use this power to fight crime. Inventing a pair of gloves that discharge lightning, he became Sparkman. Eventually, after several superhero adventures, he enlisted in the army and became a non-costumed, super-powered soldier who fought the Japanese. His real name was a mystery until Sparkler Comics vol. 2 #10. |
Source Spark Man – Public Domain Super Heroes Wiki |