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2 Face Man

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The Library of Congress started posting public domain images from a Coney Island Sideshow to Flickr in 2008. They are genuine color slides from the 1930s – 40s. One such photo was of the 2 […]

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The Library of Congress started posting public domain images from a Coney Island Sideshow to Flickr in 2008. They are genuine color slides from the 1930s – 40s. One such photo was of the 2 […]

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711 (Quality)

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Daniel Dyce was a District Attorney and also almost an exact twin of his friend Jacob Horn. Jacob, however, was in prison, but he wanted to see his wife give birth. So Daniel agreed to […]

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Daniel Dyce was a District Attorney and also almost an exact twin of his friend Jacob Horn. Jacob, however, was in prison, but he wanted to see his wife give birth. So Daniel agreed to […]

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A. I.

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The first robot was imagined in Greek mythology more than 2,500 years ago. Talos was a giant bronze automaton fabricated by Hephaestos, the blacksmith god of innovation and technology. Commissioned by Zeus to defend the […]

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The first robot was imagined in Greek mythology more than 2,500 years ago. Talos was a giant bronze automaton fabricated by Hephaestos, the blacksmith god of innovation and technology. Commissioned by Zeus to defend the […]

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A. J. Raffles

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Arthur J. Raffles (usually called A. J. Raffles) is a fictional character created in 1898 by E. W. Hornung, brother-in-law of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, the creator of Sherlock Holmes. Raffles is, in many ways, […]

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Arthur J. Raffles (usually called A. J. Raffles) is a fictional character created in 1898 by E. W. Hornung, brother-in-law of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, the creator of Sherlock Holmes. Raffles is, in many ways, […]

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Aard Calgon

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John Seton, a marine pilot during World War II, had crashed his airplane. Physically he healed well. He couldn’t adjust to civilian life. His engagement to Marcia didn’t even hold his interest. Dozing off in […]

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John Seton, a marine pilot during World War II, had crashed his airplane. Physically he healed well. He couldn’t adjust to civilian life. His engagement to Marcia didn’t even hold his interest. Dozing off in […]

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Ab

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Ab is a Stone Age boy who grows to young manhood amid the many dangers of his times. With his friend, Oak, he digs a pit and catches a baby rhinoceros, participates in a mammoth […]

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Ab is a Stone Age boy who grows to young manhood amid the many dangers of his times. With his friend, Oak, he digs a pit and catches a baby rhinoceros, participates in a mammoth […]

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Abaraxx

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Zongar the Miracle Man possessed a magical amulet which, when rubbed, would summon forth the green spirit called Abaraxx! At Zongar’s request, Abaraxx would perform a variety of tasks including following trails left by criminals, […]

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Zongar the Miracle Man possessed a magical amulet which, when rubbed, would summon forth the green spirit called Abaraxx! At Zongar’s request, Abaraxx would perform a variety of tasks including following trails left by criminals, […]

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Abba

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Abba is one of Sabra’s trusted advisors. Alias Abba Real Names/Alt Names Abba Characteristics Sci-Fi Hero, Ziff-Davis Universe, Extra-terrestrial, The Future Creators/Key Contributors Marvin Stein First Appearance Space Busters #2 (Fall 1952) First Publisher Ziff-Davis […]

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Abba is one of Sabra’s trusted advisors. Alias Abba Real Names/Alt Names Abba Characteristics Sci-Fi Hero, Ziff-Davis Universe, Extra-terrestrial, The Future Creators/Key Contributors Marvin Stein First Appearance Space Busters #2 (Fall 1952) First Publisher Ziff-Davis […]

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Abdul (Ace)

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Mr. Risk was assisted by his faithful companion, Abdul. Alias Abdul Real Names/Alt Names Abdul Characteristics Hero, Sidekick, World War II Era, Middle Eastern Creators/Key Contributors George Mandel First Appearance Our Flag Comics #5 (April […]

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Mr. Risk was assisted by his faithful companion, Abdul. Alias Abdul Real Names/Alt Names Abdul Characteristics Hero, Sidekick, World War II Era, Middle Eastern Creators/Key Contributors George Mandel First Appearance Our Flag Comics #5 (April […]

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Abdul the Arab

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Abdul the Arab was a young Arabic warrior and son of a chieftain named Ali Bey. Eventually, Abdul became an ally of British Intelligence solving crimes and freeing British captives as well as a Chinese […]

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Abdul the Arab was a young Arabic warrior and son of a chieftain named Ali Bey. Eventually, Abdul became an ally of British Intelligence solving crimes and freeing British captives as well as a Chinese […]

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Abe Franz

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Dr. Abe Franz is a druggist and creator of the blue chain-mail “beetle suit” (in radio program) and the Vitamin 2-X formula the Blue Beetle used to fight crime. He generally helped Dan from the […]

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Dr. Abe Franz is a druggist and creator of the blue chain-mail “beetle suit” (in radio program) and the Vitamin 2-X formula the Blue Beetle used to fight crime. He generally helped Dan from the […]

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Abe no Seimei

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Abe no Seimei (February 21, 921 AD – October 31, 1005), also known as Doujimaru, was a Japanese onmyōji, a court official and specialist of Onmyōdō, during the middle of the Heian period. In addition […]

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Abe no Seimei (February 21, 921 AD – October 31, 1005), also known as Doujimaru, was a Japanese onmyōji, a court official and specialist of Onmyōdō, during the middle of the Heian period. In addition […]

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Abner Perry

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David Innes is a mining heir who finances the experimental “iron mole,” an excavating vehicle designed by his elderly inventor friend Abner Perry. In a test run, they discover the vehicle cannot be turned, and […]

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David Innes is a mining heir who finances the experimental “iron mole,” an excavating vehicle designed by his elderly inventor friend Abner Perry. In a test run, they discover the vehicle cannot be turned, and […]

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Abraham Van Helsing

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In the novel Dracula, Van Helsing is called in by his former student, Dr. John Seward, to assist with the mysterious illness of Lucy Westenra. Van Helsing’s friendship with Seward is based in part upon […]

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In the novel Dracula, Van Helsing is called in by his former student, Dr. John Seward, to assist with the mysterious illness of Lucy Westenra. Van Helsing’s friendship with Seward is based in part upon […]

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Abumiguchi

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Abumiguchi were once stirrups belonging to a warrior who fell in battle. The stirrups were left on the battlefield, forgotten. Upset at losing their purpose, a soldier’s implements can transform into tsukumogami. Like faithful hounds, […]

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Abumiguchi were once stirrups belonging to a warrior who fell in battle. The stirrups were left on the battlefield, forgotten. Upset at losing their purpose, a soldier’s implements can transform into tsukumogami. Like faithful hounds, […]

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Abura-akago

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Abura-akago is a type of Japanese infant spirit or ghost. It is a yōkai that appeared illustrated in Toriyama Sekien’s mid-Edo period Konjaku Gazu Zoku Hyakki, as an infant spirit lapping oil out of an […]

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Abura-akago is a type of Japanese infant spirit or ghost. It is a yōkai that appeared illustrated in Toriyama Sekien’s mid-Edo period Konjaku Gazu Zoku Hyakki, as an infant spirit lapping oil out of an […]

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Ace Buckley

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Ace Buckley built a spaceship that was capable of time travel and offered his friend Toni Stark the chance to travel back in time to observe important battles and events. Inevitably, they were drawn into […]

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Ace Buckley built a spaceship that was capable of time travel and offered his friend Toni Stark the chance to travel back in time to observe important battles and events. Inevitably, they were drawn into […]

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Ace Harlem

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Ace Harlem was an African American police detective who operated in an unnamed American city (most likely New York City). He was an observant, skillful detective with a track record that earned him the respect […]

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Ace Harlem was an African American police detective who operated in an unnamed American city (most likely New York City). He was an observant, skillful detective with a track record that earned him the respect […]

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Ace Kelly

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“Ace” Kelly is a hotshot test pilot for the Army. Ace tests a new “Army motor” in the K13 airplane, which uses an experimental gas mixture. As he rises straight up, Major Nichols contacts him […]

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“Ace” Kelly is a hotshot test pilot for the Army. Ace tests a new “Army motor” in the K13 airplane, which uses an experimental gas mixture. As he rises straight up, Major Nichols contacts him […]

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Ace McCoy

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Ace McCoy was a pilot and federal special agent who was aided by Bill Regan, his mechanic. Alias Ace McCoy Real Names/Alt Names Ace McCoy Characteristics Hero, Aviator, Spy, Game-themed, World War II Era Creators/Key […]

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Ace McCoy was a pilot and federal special agent who was aided by Bill Regan, his mechanic. Alias Ace McCoy Real Names/Alt Names Ace McCoy Characteristics Hero, Aviator, Spy, Game-themed, World War II Era Creators/Key […]

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Ace of Blades

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The Ace of Blades was an ace Nazi pilot, who flew a fighter jet with a large sword like weapon protruding from the nose. She used this blade to cut the wings off of enemy […]

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The Ace of Blades was an ace Nazi pilot, who flew a fighter jet with a large sword like weapon protruding from the nose. She used this blade to cut the wings off of enemy […]

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Ace of Space

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Ace Egan found a crashed UFO in the year 1940. He decided to use the ship’s advanced technological wonders to combat criminals and Nazis as the costumed aviator the Ace of Space. Alias Ace of […]

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Ace Egan found a crashed UFO in the year 1940. He decided to use the ship’s advanced technological wonders to combat criminals and Nazis as the costumed aviator the Ace of Space. Alias Ace of […]

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Ace of the Newsreels

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Ace Williams, known as the Ace of the Newsreels, was both a cameraman and journalist. He was assisted by his attractive reporter sidekick Jessica Frances Gibbons, who went by the nickname Foggy. They covered the […]

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Ace Williams, known as the Ace of the Newsreels, was both a cameraman and journalist. He was assisted by his attractive reporter sidekick Jessica Frances Gibbons, who went by the nickname Foggy. They covered the […]

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Ace Powers

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Ace Powers was the “head of the city detective bureau”, which seemed to be a division of the police department. He frequently found himself in bizarre situations fighting insane foes like the Panther and the […]

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Ace Powers was the “head of the city detective bureau”, which seemed to be a division of the police department. He frequently found himself in bizarre situations fighting insane foes like the Panther and the […]

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Ace Reynolds

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Ace Reynolds was a reporter and war correspondent during World War II. Alias Ace Reynolds Real Names/Alt Names Ace Reynolds Characteristics Hero, Reporter, World War II Era Creators/Key Contributors Murray Tobin, Unknown First Appearance Captain […]

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Ace Reynolds was a reporter and war correspondent during World War II. Alias Ace Reynolds Real Names/Alt Names Ace Reynolds Characteristics Hero, Reporter, World War II Era Creators/Key Contributors Murray Tobin, Unknown First Appearance Captain […]

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Achilles

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In Greek mythology, Achilles or Achilleus was a hero of the Trojan War who was known as being the greatest of all the Greek warriors. The central character in Homer’s Iliad, he was the son […]

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In Greek mythology, Achilles or Achilleus was a hero of the Trojan War who was known as being the greatest of all the Greek warriors. The central character in Homer’s Iliad, he was the son […]

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Actor

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The Actor was a master of disguise who fought Captain Flash and Ricky. Alias Actor Real Names/Alt Names Unknown Characteristics Villain, Master of Disguise, Atomic Age Creators/Key Contributors Mike Sekowsky First Appearance Captain Flash #2 […]

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The Actor was a master of disguise who fought Captain Flash and Ricky. Alias Actor Real Names/Alt Names Unknown Characteristics Villain, Master of Disguise, Atomic Age Creators/Key Contributors Mike Sekowsky First Appearance Captain Flash #2 […]

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Adam Anteas Jr

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Adam Antaeas Jr., a sculptor and artist, creates a statue of the Greek mythology figure Antaeus. However, he discovers that, when danger is near, the statue comes to life. The living statue gives Adam superpowers […]

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Adam Antaeas Jr., a sculptor and artist, creates a statue of the Greek mythology figure Antaeus. However, he discovers that, when danger is near, the statue comes to life. The living statue gives Adam superpowers […]

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Adam Starr

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Sworn to rid the solar system of the ever present threat of space piracy, Adam Starr proceeds with his idea to organize a Space Police System, the Solar Legion. Alias Adam Starr and the Solar […]

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Sworn to rid the solar system of the ever present threat of space piracy, Adam Starr proceeds with his idea to organize a Space Police System, the Solar Legion. Alias Adam Starr and the Solar […]

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Adana

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On an unnamed South Pacific island, a sorcerer named Moltane was the chief of most of the island’s natives. Adana was a leader in the only tribe not ruled by Moltane. Moltane’s power rested in […]

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On an unnamed South Pacific island, a sorcerer named Moltane was the chief of most of the island’s natives. Adana was a leader in the only tribe not ruled by Moltane. Moltane’s power rested in […]

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Adh

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Adh is a character in Frederic Arnold Kummer’s 1922 educational children’s book The First Days of Man. Alias Adh Real Names/Alt Names Adh Characteristics Literary Characters, Stone Age Creators/Key Contributors Frederic Arnold Kummer First Appearance […]

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Adh is a character in Frederic Arnold Kummer’s 1922 educational children’s book The First Days of Man. Alias Adh Real Names/Alt Names Adh Characteristics Literary Characters, Stone Age Creators/Key Contributors Frederic Arnold Kummer First Appearance […]

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Admetus (Folklore)

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In Greek mythology, Admetus was a king of Pherae in Thessaly. He was one of the Argonauts and took part in the Calydonian Boar hunt. Admetus’ wife Alcestis offered to substitute her own death for […]

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In Greek mythology, Admetus was a king of Pherae in Thessaly. He was one of the Argonauts and took part in the Calydonian Boar hunt. Admetus’ wife Alcestis offered to substitute her own death for […]

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Adolf Hitler

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Austrian-born German politician, Adolf Hitler was injured in combat during World War I, and later became the leader of the National Socialist German Workers Party, known as the Nazi Party. With the help of his […]

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Austrian-born German politician, Adolf Hitler was injured in combat during World War I, and later became the leader of the National Socialist German Workers Party, known as the Nazi Party. With the help of his […]

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Adventure, Inc.

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Adventure, Inc. are a duo solving mysteries and exploring dangerous locations. The team is comprised of two non-powered, swashbuckling adventurers: perpetually dark-clothed, dark-haired John Pierce and perpetually light-clothed, blonde Buck “Bud” White, Pierce’s business partner. […]

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Adventure, Inc. are a duo solving mysteries and exploring dangerous locations. The team is comprised of two non-powered, swashbuckling adventurers: perpetually dark-clothed, dark-haired John Pierce and perpetually light-clothed, blonde Buck “Bud” White, Pierce’s business partner. […]

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Aegeus (Folklore)

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Aegeus was one of the kings of Athens in Greek mythology, who gave his name to the Aegean Sea, was the father of Theseus, and founded Athenian institutions. While visiting in Athens, King Minos’ son, […]

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Aegeus was one of the kings of Athens in Greek mythology, who gave his name to the Aegean Sea, was the father of Theseus, and founded Athenian institutions. While visiting in Athens, King Minos’ son, […]

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Aeneas

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In Greco-Roman mythology, Aeneas was a Trojan hero, the son of the Trojan prince Anchises and the Greek goddess Aphrodite (equivalent to the Roman Venus). His father was a first cousin of King Priam of […]

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In Greco-Roman mythology, Aeneas was a Trojan hero, the son of the Trojan prince Anchises and the Greek goddess Aphrodite (equivalent to the Roman Venus). His father was a first cousin of King Priam of […]

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Aeolus

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In Greek mythology, Aeolus, the son of Hippotes, was the ruler of the winds encountered by Odysseus in Homer’s Odyssey. Aeolus was the king of the island of Aeolia, where he lived with his wife […]

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In Greek mythology, Aeolus, the son of Hippotes, was the ruler of the winds encountered by Odysseus in Homer’s Odyssey. Aeolus was the king of the island of Aeolia, where he lived with his wife […]

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Agamemnon

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In Greek mythology, Agamemnon was a king of Mycenae who commanded the Achaeans during the Trojan War. Legends make him the king of Mycenae or Argos, thought to be different names for the same area. […]

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In Greek mythology, Agamemnon was a king of Mycenae who commanded the Achaeans during the Trojan War. Legends make him the king of Mycenae or Argos, thought to be different names for the same area. […]

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Agatha Detective Agency

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The Agatha Detective Agency was run by Grace Adams and sponsored by her wealthy spinster aunt, Agatha. The agency was formed after Grace and Captain Future helped rescue Agatha when she was kidnapped. Together Grace […]

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The Agatha Detective Agency was run by Grace Adams and sponsored by her wealthy spinster aunt, Agatha. The agency was formed after Grace and Captain Future helped rescue Agatha when she was kidnapped. Together Grace […]

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Agent J-3

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The woman known only as Agent J-3 was an American undercover spy, abducted by Nazis and replaced by a look-alike. In her only appearance, she was quickly saved by the aviator called Triggers. Alias Agent […]

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The woman known only as Agent J-3 was an American undercover spy, abducted by Nazis and replaced by a look-alike. In her only appearance, she was quickly saved by the aviator called Triggers. Alias Agent […]

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Agor

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Agor was a huge spider-like creature that resided in the Temple of the Man Eating Spider in the Himalayan mountains. The creature spun its web over an abyss near a balcony to the temple. The […]

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Agor was a huge spider-like creature that resided in the Temple of the Man Eating Spider in the Himalayan mountains. The creature spun its web over an abyss near a balcony to the temple. The […]

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Aien

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Dana Harrod, our narrator, tells how he is summoned to a remote mountain in Peru by his old instructor, Professor Frelinghusen. This venerable scholar is one of the world’s foremost volcanologists. He has been gone […]

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Dana Harrod, our narrator, tells how he is summoned to a remote mountain in Peru by his old instructor, Professor Frelinghusen. This venerable scholar is one of the world’s foremost volcanologists. He has been gone […]

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Air Rover

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After the war, Johnny Hopper grew restless and decided to modify his plane with a one-man sub attached and sought out adventure as the Air Rover. However, when his plane ran out of gas, he […]

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After the war, Johnny Hopper grew restless and decided to modify his plane with a one-man sub attached and sought out adventure as the Air Rover. However, when his plane ran out of gas, he […]

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Airboy

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Airboy was David Nelson II, the son of an expert pilot and an excellent young flyer himself. After becoming an orphan, Davy was raised in a monastery in Capistrano, California. He became friends with a […]

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Airboy was David Nelson II, the son of an expert pilot and an excellent young flyer himself. After becoming an orphan, Davy was raised in a monastery in Capistrano, California. He became friends with a […]

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Airmaidens

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The Airmaidens were Valkyrie’s All Girl Air Squadron. They were trained by Herr Oberst, a Nazi colonel. After training, they blasted their way through the Allied pilots until they ran into Airboy. When Valkyrie captured […]

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The Airmaidens were Valkyrie’s All Girl Air Squadron. They were trained by Herr Oberst, a Nazi colonel. After training, they blasted their way through the Allied pilots until they ran into Airboy. When Valkyrie captured […]

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Airmale

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Kenneth Stevens, a biology professor, was trying to perfect a “flight fluid.” However, he was in a hurry to get to a costume party and accidentally spilled some of the formula on his hand. The […]

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Kenneth Stevens, a biology professor, was trying to perfect a “flight fluid.” However, he was in a hurry to get to a costume party and accidentally spilled some of the formula on his hand. The […]

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Airman

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Professor Claude Stevens, a renowned ornithologist, was senselessly murdered. His son Drake was outraged and received no justice from the police. So Drake put together a costume consisting of a pair of gas-filled wings and […]

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Professor Claude Stevens, a renowned ornithologist, was senselessly murdered. His son Drake was outraged and received no justice from the police. So Drake put together a costume consisting of a pair of gas-filled wings and […]

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Airman Andor

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Airman Andor is a policeman assigned as a “traffic cop in space”. His spacecraft is designated as Patrol Craft Double-Z. Infatuated with detective fiction of the 20th century, he dreams of one day leaving the […]

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Airman Andor is a policeman assigned as a “traffic cop in space”. His spacecraft is designated as Patrol Craft Double-Z. Infatuated with detective fiction of the 20th century, he dreams of one day leaving the […]

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Ajax

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Ajax is a Greek mythological hero, the son of King Telamon and Periboea, and the half-brother of Teucer. He plays an important role in the Trojan War, and is portrayed as a towering figure and […]

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Ajax is a Greek mythological hero, the son of King Telamon and Periboea, and the half-brother of Teucer. He plays an important role in the Trojan War, and is portrayed as a towering figure and […]

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Ajugar

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After assisting the female Doxian Erda in the war against the Zodians, Commodore Rex Clive and Adjutant Speed Lansing remain on the planet Dox. The new Master Devil Choq begins new attacks. As the attack […]

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After assisting the female Doxian Erda in the war against the Zodians, Commodore Rex Clive and Adjutant Speed Lansing remain on the planet Dox. The new Master Devil Choq begins new attacks. As the attack […]

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Akaguchi

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Akaguchi is a yōkai from the northwestern region of Aomori prefecture. This yōkai resides in an amorphous black cloud, baring visibly its komainu (Japanese lion-dog) face and large claws. Its face and claws are covered […]

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Akaguchi is a yōkai from the northwestern region of Aomori prefecture. This yōkai resides in an amorphous black cloud, baring visibly its komainu (Japanese lion-dog) face and large claws. Its face and claws are covered […]

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Akashic Records

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In the religion of theosophy and the philosophical school called anthroposophy, the Akashic records are a compendium of all universal events, thoughts, words, emotions and intent ever to have occurred in the past, present, or […]

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In the religion of theosophy and the philosophical school called anthroposophy, the Akashic records are a compendium of all universal events, thoughts, words, emotions and intent ever to have occurred in the past, present, or […]

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Akina

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Akina was a sorceress queen of the chiefdom of Lomar who appeared as an adversary of Tabu in Jungle Comics #15. Akina derived her vast magical powers from a jewel given to her by her […]

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Akina was a sorceress queen of the chiefdom of Lomar who appeared as an adversary of Tabu in Jungle Comics #15. Akina derived her vast magical powers from a jewel given to her by her […]

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Akola

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Alan Clarke goes to India in search of his friend, Ted Sommers. Ted had saved Alan’s life during the war. When Sommers disappeared in India, Alan went in search of him. His questioning captures the […]

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Alan Clarke goes to India in search of his friend, Ted Sommers. Ted had saved Alan’s life during the war. When Sommers disappeared in India, Alan went in search of him. His questioning captures the […]

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Aku, Chief of the Sun People

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When a massive, shining saucer appears over Earth, Spurs Jackson and his Space Vigilantes fly their rocketship out to meet it. In a full spacesuit, Aku explains he is Chief of the Sun People, who […]

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When a massive, shining saucer appears over Earth, Spurs Jackson and his Space Vigilantes fly their rocketship out to meet it. In a full spacesuit, Aku explains he is Chief of the Sun People, who […]

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Al Addin (Holyoke)

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Al Addin was a young comic book fan who gained the ability to travel through time and space when he accidentally knocked over an old hour-glass which housed a genie. The hour-glass was given to […]

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Al Addin was a young comic book fan who gained the ability to travel through time and space when he accidentally knocked over an old hour-glass which housed a genie. The hour-glass was given to […]

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Aladdin

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Aladdin is an impoverished young ne’er-do-well, dwelling in “one of the cities of China”. He is recruited by a sorcerer from the Maghreb, who passes himself off as the brother of Aladdin’s late father, Mustapha […]

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Aladdin is an impoverished young ne’er-do-well, dwelling in “one of the cities of China”. He is recruited by a sorcerer from the Maghreb, who passes himself off as the brother of Aladdin’s late father, Mustapha […]

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Alan Moore

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Alan Moore is sent to the moon piloting an atomic powered space ship designed by Professor Manheim. This trip marks mankind’s first foray into space travel. Amazed at the high rate of speed, Alan is […]

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Alan Moore is sent to the moon piloting an atomic powered space ship designed by Professor Manheim. This trip marks mankind’s first foray into space travel. Amazed at the high rate of speed, Alan is […]

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Alan-a-Dale

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Alan-a-Dale (first recorded as Allen a Dale; variously spelled Allen-a-Dale, Allan-a-Dale, Allin-a-Dale, Allan A’Dayle etc.) is a figure in the Robin Hood legend. According to the stories, he was a wandering minstrel who became a […]

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Alan-a-Dale (first recorded as Allen a Dale; variously spelled Allen-a-Dale, Allan-a-Dale, Allin-a-Dale, Allan A’Dayle etc.) is a figure in the Robin Hood legend. According to the stories, he was a wandering minstrel who became a […]

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Albert Carlton

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Dr. Albert Carlton devises a way to kill his body for 15 minutes. After the allotted time, his cohort, Dr. Clode, is to turn on a machine that will return Carlton to the land of […]

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Dr. Albert Carlton devises a way to kill his body for 15 minutes. After the allotted time, his cohort, Dr. Clode, is to turn on a machine that will return Carlton to the land of […]

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Albert Einstein

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Albert Einstein (14 March 1879 – 18 April 1955) was a German-born theoretical physicist, widely acknowledged to be one of the greatest and most influential physicists of all time. Einstein is best known for developing […]

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Albert Einstein (14 March 1879 – 18 April 1955) was a German-born theoretical physicist, widely acknowledged to be one of the greatest and most influential physicists of all time. Einstein is best known for developing […]

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Albert Jerome

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Rhamda Avec arrives in San Francisco inquiring about Doctor Holcolm. When Avec seemingly is unaware of common facts regarding cigars and the sun, a clerk at a newstand alerts police detective Albert Jerome. After a […]

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Rhamda Avec arrives in San Francisco inquiring about Doctor Holcolm. When Avec seemingly is unaware of common facts regarding cigars and the sun, a clerk at a newstand alerts police detective Albert Jerome. After a […]

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Albert N. Wilmarth

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“The Whisperer in Darkness” is told by Albert N. Wilmarth, an instructor of literature at Miskatonic University in Arkham, Massachusetts. When local newspapers report strange things seen floating in rivers during a historic flood in […]

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“The Whisperer in Darkness” is told by Albert N. Wilmarth, an instructor of literature at Miskatonic University in Arkham, Massachusetts. When local newspapers report strange things seen floating in rivers during a historic flood in […]

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Albino Jo

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“Albino” Jo was a Harvard-educated, loincloth-wearing albino Indian in the Brazilian jungle who resurfaced a year later as a pipe-smoking criminologist dressed in a well-tailored suit. He had been raised in the U.S. by foster […]

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“Albino” Jo was a Harvard-educated, loincloth-wearing albino Indian in the Brazilian jungle who resurfaced a year later as a pipe-smoking criminologist dressed in a well-tailored suit. He had been raised in the U.S. by foster […]

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Alda

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Ben Damon and Rod Carter land on the planet Jarga in the spaceship, Futura. They are ordered by the commander of the ship to visit the chief city of Jarga and return to report. They […]

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Ben Damon and Rod Carter land on the planet Jarga in the spaceship, Futura. They are ordered by the commander of the ship to visit the chief city of Jarga and return to report. They […]

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Aldar

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King Bolan, ruler of the Moon, is against the plans of Aldar, a great lunar scientist. Aldar proposes to turn Earth into a Sun so the Moon can be as lush as Earth. Aldar doesn’t […]

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King Bolan, ruler of the Moon, is against the plans of Aldar, a great lunar scientist. Aldar proposes to turn Earth into a Sun so the Moon can be as lush as Earth. Aldar doesn’t […]

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Aldebarans

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In the year 2488 A.D., alien invaders from distant space known as the Aldebarans tried to conqueror the Earth by using their advanced weaponry and other technology. Their main method of invasion was to convert […]

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In the year 2488 A.D., alien invaders from distant space known as the Aldebarans tried to conqueror the Earth by using their advanced weaponry and other technology. Their main method of invasion was to convert […]

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Algie

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Algie was the water-breathing sidekick to adventurer Barry Kuda. He was also a native to the underwater kingdom Merma just like his mentor . He helped to defend Merma from its hostile neighbors “the midget […]

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Algie was the water-breathing sidekick to adventurer Barry Kuda. He was also a native to the underwater kingdom Merma just like his mentor . He helped to defend Merma from its hostile neighbors “the midget […]

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Ali Baba

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“Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves” is a folk tale from the One Thousand and One Nights. It was added to the collection in the 18th century by its French translator Antoine Galland, who heard […]

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“Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves” is a folk tale from the One Thousand and One Nights. It was added to the collection in the 18th century by its French translator Antoine Galland, who heard […]

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Ali Pasha

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Ali Pasha was a scientist, intent on conquering the planet, who forced Dr. Hayward to build a machine that could transport a person through time and space. He then forced Hayward to test the device […]

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Ali Pasha was a scientist, intent on conquering the planet, who forced Dr. Hayward to build a machine that could transport a person through time and space. He then forced Hayward to test the device […]

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Alias the Dragon

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Police scientist Sgt. Bill Norton captured criminals as Alias the Dragon. He has no powers, but uses a flame thrower for a weapon, hence the appellation. Alias Alias the Dragon Real Names/Alt Names Sgt. Bill […]

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Police scientist Sgt. Bill Norton captured criminals as Alias the Dragon. He has no powers, but uses a flame thrower for a weapon, hence the appellation. Alias Alias the Dragon Real Names/Alt Names Sgt. Bill […]

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Alias X

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Alias X had been active for a year by the time of his first story. After capturing a criminal he would leave a calling card saying “With compliments, Alias X”. He tells his origin to […]

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Alias X had been active for a year by the time of his first story. After capturing a criminal he would leave a calling card saying “With compliments, Alias X”. He tells his origin to […]

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Alice Chambers

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A group of four explorers land on a planet that seems suitable for human habitation. Captain Vic Danton, the pilot and navigator, leads the group. Alice Chambers is the doctor and psychologist. Mikel North is […]

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A group of four explorers land on a planet that seems suitable for human habitation. Captain Vic Danton, the pilot and navigator, leads the group. Alice Chambers is the doctor and psychologist. Mikel North is […]

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Alice of the Winged People

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When Alice was a child, her father, Bawala, brought her to the small town of Namara. While playing, she fell into a well that led into a subterranean world. There, she was found by the […]

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When Alice was a child, her father, Bawala, brought her to the small town of Namara. While playing, she fell into a well that led into a subterranean world. There, she was found by the […]

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Allan Gray

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A young wanderer whose studies of occult matters have made him a dreamer. Gray’s view of the world in the film Vampyre (1932) is described as a blur of the real and unreal. On a […]

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A young wanderer whose studies of occult matters have made him a dreamer. Gray’s view of the world in the film Vampyre (1932) is described as a blur of the real and unreal. On a […]

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Allan Quatermain

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Allan Quatermain is an English-born professional big game hunter and occasional trader living in South Africa. He is the protagonist of H. Rider Haggard’s 1885 novel King Solomon’s Mines, its one sequel Allan Quatermain (1887), […]

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Allan Quatermain is an English-born professional big game hunter and occasional trader living in South Africa. He is the protagonist of H. Rider Haggard’s 1885 novel King Solomon’s Mines, its one sequel Allan Quatermain (1887), […]

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Allen Carlton

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Professional model Donna Wayne is awoken by an apparition of a frightful man. She immediately calls police detective Allen Carlton. He shrugs it off, telling Donna to not worry about it. Until he sees an […]

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Professional model Donna Wayne is awoken by an apparition of a frightful man. She immediately calls police detective Allen Carlton. He shrugs it off, telling Donna to not worry about it. Until he sees an […]

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Allied World Forces

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In the 21st century, a military force from Jupiter attacks the allied worlds of Earth, Mars, and Venus. The Allied World Forces use A.W. Meteorjets to battle the Jovejets of the Jovian Invaders. A.W. Forces […]

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In the 21st century, a military force from Jupiter attacks the allied worlds of Earth, Mars, and Venus. The Allied World Forces use A.W. Meteorjets to battle the Jovejets of the Jovian Invaders. A.W. Forces […]

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Alligator Girl

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The Library of Congress started posting public domain images from a Coney Island Sideshow to Flickr in 2008. They are genuine color slides from the 1930s – 40s. One such photo was of the Alligator […]

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The Library of Congress started posting public domain images from a Coney Island Sideshow to Flickr in 2008. They are genuine color slides from the 1930s – 40s. One such photo was of the Alligator […]

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Ally Sloper

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Ally Sloper was an opportunistic businessman with an unerring talent for always backing the wrong horse. He and his sometime business partner Isaac Moses (“Ikey Mo”) were generally either on the wrong side of the […]

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Ally Sloper was an opportunistic businessman with an unerring talent for always backing the wrong horse. He and his sometime business partner Isaac Moses (“Ikey Mo”) were generally either on the wrong side of the […]

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Amanozako

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Amanozako is a monstrous goddess mentioned in the Kujiki, which states that she originated when Susanoo let his own ferocious spirit (his ara-mitama) build up inside him until he vomited her out. Like her fellow […]

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Amanozako is a monstrous goddess mentioned in the Kujiki, which states that she originated when Susanoo let his own ferocious spirit (his ara-mitama) build up inside him until he vomited her out. Like her fellow […]

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Amaterasu

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Amaterasu Ōmikami (天照大(御)神), often called Amaterasu for short, also known as Amateru Kami (天照神) and Ōhirume no Muchi (大日孁貴), is the goddess of the sun in Japanese mythology. Often considered the chief deity (kami) of […]

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Amaterasu Ōmikami (天照大(御)神), often called Amaterasu for short, also known as Amateru Kami (天照神) and Ōhirume no Muchi (大日孁貴), is the goddess of the sun in Japanese mythology. Often considered the chief deity (kami) of […]

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Amazing Boy (Fox)

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After witnessing a horrifying drive-by shooting which killed his parents, Ace Barlow joined the Dart as his sidekick, Ace the Amazing Boy. He could fly just like Dart and wielded a baseball bat in combat. […]

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After witnessing a horrifying drive-by shooting which killed his parents, Ace Barlow joined the Dart as his sidekick, Ace the Amazing Boy. He could fly just like Dart and wielded a baseball bat in combat. […]

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Amazing Boy (MLJ)

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Richard Waters (AKA: the “Amazing Boy”) assisted Detective Hy Speed and Rang-A-Tang the “Wonder Dog” in their crime-solving adventures. Alias Amazing Boy Real Names/Alt Names Richard Waters Characteristics Sidekick, MLJ Universe, World War II Era, […]

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Richard Waters (AKA: the “Amazing Boy”) assisted Detective Hy Speed and Rang-A-Tang the “Wonder Dog” in their crime-solving adventures. Alias Amazing Boy Real Names/Alt Names Richard Waters Characteristics Sidekick, MLJ Universe, World War II Era, […]

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Amazing Kid

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Tommy the Amazing Kid was the kid sidekick of Amazing Man and kid brother of Zona Henderson, a female investigator. He was present when Amazing Man got a power upgrade and got caught in the […]

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Tommy the Amazing Kid was the kid sidekick of Amazing Man and kid brother of Zona Henderson, a female investigator. He was present when Amazing Man got a power upgrade and got caught in the […]

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Amazing Man

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In 1914, an orphaned child named John Aman was chosen by the Tibetan Council of Seven to be trained to both mental and physical perfection. When he was 25, he was ready to fight crime […]

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In 1914, an orphaned child named John Aman was chosen by the Tibetan Council of Seven to be trained to both mental and physical perfection. When he was 25, he was ready to fight crime […]

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Amazona

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In the vast cold reaches of the far north lives Amazona, the Mighty Woman, a figure of unsurpassing strength and unmatched beauty. She and her people are the last survivors of a super race that […]

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In the vast cold reaches of the far north lives Amazona, the Mighty Woman, a figure of unsurpassing strength and unmatched beauty. She and her people are the last survivors of a super race that […]

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Amazons

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In the Brazilian jungles, Oran of the Jungle discovered a group of Amazons with plans of conquest, armed with advanced technology such as rocket ships, ray guns, and televisors. Their army had a massive modern […]

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In the Brazilian jungles, Oran of the Jungle discovered a group of Amazons with plans of conquest, armed with advanced technology such as rocket ships, ray guns, and televisors. Their army had a massive modern […]

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Amefurikozo

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Amefurikozō is a type of Japanese yōkai. There is a depiction of this yōkai in Sekien Toriyama’s collection of yōkai drawing the Konjaku Gazu Zoku Hyakki, and they can also be seen in the kibyōshi […]

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Amefurikozō is a type of Japanese yōkai. There is a depiction of this yōkai in Sekien Toriyama’s collection of yōkai drawing the Konjaku Gazu Zoku Hyakki, and they can also be seen in the kibyōshi […]

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Amelia Earhart

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Amelia Mary Earhart (born July 24, 1897; disappeared July 2, 1937; declared dead January 5, 1939) was an American aviation pioneer and writer. Earhart was the first female aviator to fly solo across the Atlantic […]

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Amelia Mary Earhart (born July 24, 1897; disappeared July 2, 1937; declared dead January 5, 1939) was an American aviation pioneer and writer. Earhart was the first female aviator to fly solo across the Atlantic […]

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Ameonna

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Ameonna is a Japanese yōkai thought to call forth rain, illustrated in Toriyama Sekien’s Konjaku Hyakki Shūi as a woman standing in the rain and licking her hand. In modern usage in Japan, “ameonna” (or […]

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Ameonna is a Japanese yōkai thought to call forth rain, illustrated in Toriyama Sekien’s Konjaku Hyakki Shūi as a woman standing in the rain and licking her hand. In modern usage in Japan, “ameonna” (or […]

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American Crusader

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Archie Masters was a timid, cautious astronomy professor who taught at Grand University somewhere in the eastern United States. A colleague created a device called an atom smasher, but the initial test went awry when […]

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Archie Masters was a timid, cautious astronomy professor who taught at Grand University somewhere in the eastern United States. A colleague created a device called an atom smasher, but the initial test went awry when […]

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American Eagle (Charlton)

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Captain Fort, a.k.a. The American Eagle, was an Air Force officer who fought in World War II against both the Japanese and the Nazis, with assistance from his crew the Eagles. The Eagles were Reb […]

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Captain Fort, a.k.a. The American Eagle, was an Air Force officer who fought in World War II against both the Japanese and the Nazis, with assistance from his crew the Eagles. The Eagles were Reb […]

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American Eagle (Nedor)

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In a remote mountain laboratory, timid scientist Tom Standish is assisting Dr. Wolfe’s experiments in creating a serum that can mimic the strength and buoyancy of an eagle. While trying to put a successful batch […]

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In a remote mountain laboratory, timid scientist Tom Standish is assisting Dr. Wolfe’s experiments in creating a serum that can mimic the strength and buoyancy of an eagle. While trying to put a successful batch […]

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American Society for Psychical Research

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The American Society for Psychical Research (ASPR) is the oldest psychical research organization in the United States. For more than a century, it’s mission has been to explore extraordinary or as yet unexplained phenomena that […]

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The American Society for Psychical Research (ASPR) is the oldest psychical research organization in the United States. For more than a century, it’s mission has been to explore extraordinary or as yet unexplained phenomena that […]

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Amikiri

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Amikiri is a Japanese yōkai depicted in the Gazu Hyakki Yagyō by Toriyama Sekien. It is depicted as a cross between a serpent, bird or a lobster. It has claws similar to that of a […]

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Amikiri is a Japanese yōkai depicted in the Gazu Hyakki Yagyō by Toriyama Sekien. It is depicted as a cross between a serpent, bird or a lobster. It has claws similar to that of a […]

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Amoeba Men

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Amoeba Men were an aggressive species of amoeba-like aliens that are said to originate from Saturn. Foes of Lance Lewis, Space Detective. The technology of their race was unique, but similar to the tech possessed […]

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Amoeba Men were an aggressive species of amoeba-like aliens that are said to originate from Saturn. Foes of Lance Lewis, Space Detective. The technology of their race was unique, but similar to the tech possessed […]

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Amorpho

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Amorpho was an alien shapeshifter who crash-landed on Earth. It tried duplicating a squirrel and a dog before realizing humans were the planet’s dominant species. Amorpho became an exact duplicate of the first human it […]

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Amorpho was an alien shapeshifter who crash-landed on Earth. It tried duplicating a squirrel and a dog before realizing humans were the planet’s dominant species. Amorpho became an exact duplicate of the first human it […]

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An-Tok

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In the robot city of 4968 AD, the robot Val Tor incessantly seeks to discover the truth about the mythical creature known as man. When he visits the Institute of Ancient Scrolls, he speaks with […]

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In the robot city of 4968 AD, the robot Val Tor incessantly seeks to discover the truth about the mythical creature known as man. When he visits the Institute of Ancient Scrolls, he speaks with […]

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Anansi

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Anansi is a West African god. He often takes the shape of a spider and is considered to be the spirit of all knowledge of stories. He is also one of the most important characters […]

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Anansi is a West African god. He often takes the shape of a spider and is considered to be the spirit of all knowledge of stories. He is also one of the most important characters […]

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Anderson

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An exploratory mining rocketship from Earth lands on a “weird planet” looking for valuable ore. One of the miners by the name of Anderson wanders away from the ship while maintaining visual contact. Examining a […]

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An exploratory mining rocketship from Earth lands on a “weird planet” looking for valuable ore. One of the miners by the name of Anderson wanders away from the ship while maintaining visual contact. Examining a […]

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Andor (Tower)

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Andor was raised from infancy by an underground race of aliens who used their technology to make him into a super weapon. Although trained to hate and destroy humanity, after meeting a T.H.U.N.D.E.R. Squad agent […]

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Andor was raised from infancy by an underground race of aliens who used their technology to make him into a super weapon. Although trained to hate and destroy humanity, after meeting a T.H.U.N.D.E.R. Squad agent […]

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Andre (Blackhawks)

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“Over land, over sea, We fight to make men free, Of danger we don’t care… We’re Blackhawks!” Blackhawk himself is… a Polish-American who is a volunteer flyer in the Polish Air Force. His sidekick in […]

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“Over land, over sea, We fight to make men free, Of danger we don’t care… We’re Blackhawks!” Blackhawk himself is… a Polish-American who is a volunteer flyer in the Polish Air Force. His sidekick in […]

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Andres

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Andres is given a mission by Earth Commandant Elmus to pilot a ship for Rod Rian of the Sky Police. The flight is to investigate a case of an attack and piracy of a transport […]

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Andres is given a mission by Earth Commandant Elmus to pilot a ship for Rod Rian of the Sky Police. The flight is to investigate a case of an attack and piracy of a transport […]

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Andromache

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In Greek mythology, Andromache was the wife of Hector, daughter of Eetion, and sister to Podes. She was born and raised in the city of Cilician Thebe, over which her father ruled. Following the Trojan […]

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In Greek mythology, Andromache was the wife of Hector, daughter of Eetion, and sister to Podes. She was born and raised in the city of Cilician Thebe, over which her father ruled. Following the Trojan […]

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Angelo the Toad

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Professional model Donna Wayne is awoken by an apparition of a frightful man. She immediately calls police detective Allen Carlton. He shrugs it off, telling Donna to not worry about it. Until he sees an […]

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Professional model Donna Wayne is awoken by an apparition of a frightful man. She immediately calls police detective Allen Carlton. He shrugs it off, telling Donna to not worry about it. Until he sees an […]

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Angry Things

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Toni Corso buys a villa in Italy for half the price of its worth. At the men’s club that night, he brags about his purchase. Offhandedly, Professor Manelli tells Corso a story about a villa. […]

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Toni Corso buys a villa in Italy for half the price of its worth. At the men’s club that night, he brags about his purchase. Offhandedly, Professor Manelli tells Corso a story about a villa. […]

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Animal Man

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The Animal Man was a bestial man who had the ability to speak to animals and to control them completely. He kept a variety of animals in his headquarters, including tigers, panthers, apes, elephants and […]

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The Animal Man was a bestial man who had the ability to speak to animals and to control them completely. He kept a variety of animals in his headquarters, including tigers, panthers, apes, elephants and […]

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Ann Darrow

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When filmmaker Carl Denham, actress Ann Darrow, and crewmate Jack Driscoll traveled to Skull Island to shoot a film, Ann was kidnapped by natives and given as sacrifice to King Kong. Kong carried Ann into […]

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When filmmaker Carl Denham, actress Ann Darrow, and crewmate Jack Driscoll traveled to Skull Island to shoot a film, Ann was kidnapped by natives and given as sacrifice to King Kong. Kong carried Ann into […]

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Ann Mason

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Ann Mason was a wealthy American heiress and, later, Kaänga’s wife. As with most characters of her type, her ability to handle herself varied depending on the story (as did her hair color). Alias Ann […]

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Ann Mason was a wealthy American heiress and, later, Kaänga’s wife. As with most characters of her type, her ability to handle herself varied depending on the story (as did her hair color). Alias Ann […]

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Anne Bonny

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Anne Bonny (8 March 1697 – disappeared April 1721), sometimes Anne Bonney, was an Irish pirate operating in the Caribbean, and one of the few female pirates in recorded history. What little that is known […]

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Anne Bonny (8 March 1697 – disappeared April 1721), sometimes Anne Bonney, was an Irish pirate operating in the Caribbean, and one of the few female pirates in recorded history. What little that is known […]

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Anne Martin

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Searching the Yucatan near the Gulf of Mexico, Professor Bob Martin and his young wife, Anne, are traveling to the abandoned Aztec city of Quetana, hoping to find gold artifacts. Two of his assistants, Red […]

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Searching the Yucatan near the Gulf of Mexico, Professor Bob Martin and his young wife, Anne, are traveling to the abandoned Aztec city of Quetana, hoping to find gold artifacts. Two of his assistants, Red […]

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Annie (Nosferatu)

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Annie replaced Lucy Westenra in F.W. Murnau’s Nosferatu, eine Symphonie des Grauens. Alias Annie Real Names/Alt Names Annie Characteristics Dracula Family, Film Characters, Vampire, Realism and Victorian Age Creators/Key Contributors F. W. Murnau First Appearance […]

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Annie replaced Lucy Westenra in F.W. Murnau’s Nosferatu, eine Symphonie des Grauens. Alias Annie Real Names/Alt Names Annie Characteristics Dracula Family, Film Characters, Vampire, Realism and Victorian Age Creators/Key Contributors F. W. Murnau First Appearance […]

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Annie Oakley

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Born August 13, 1860. Annie Oakley was a female American sharpshooter and performer who became a star in Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show. She was given the name “Little Sure Shot” by Sitting Bull, who […]

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Born August 13, 1860. Annie Oakley was a female American sharpshooter and performer who became a star in Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show. She was given the name “Little Sure Shot” by Sitting Bull, who […]

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Annis Coo

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Annis Coo was the adventuring partner (aka: damsel constantly in distress) of Jim Casey, the Atomic Man. Her father, Prof. Coo, had created the Atomic Machine that accidentally exploded and gave Jim Casey the super […]

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Annis Coo was the adventuring partner (aka: damsel constantly in distress) of Jim Casey, the Atomic Man. Her father, Prof. Coo, had created the Atomic Machine that accidentally exploded and gave Jim Casey the super […]

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Ant Queen

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As a child, The Ant Queen was lost in the jungles of Africa and raised by giant red driver ants (ranging from the size of a cat to the size a car). She returned to […]

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As a child, The Ant Queen was lost in the jungles of Africa and raised by giant red driver ants (ranging from the size of a cat to the size a car). She returned to […]

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Antarenes

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The Antarenes are a green ant-like creature of average height from the planet Antar. Their sun expired, which made their planet uninhabitable, they built an underground city and a propulsion device called a Propulsor to […]

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The Antarenes are a green ant-like creature of average height from the planet Antar. Their sun expired, which made their planet uninhabitable, they built an underground city and a propulsion device called a Propulsor to […]

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Anthony of Arctica

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Anthony Conrad was separated from his father, Dr. John Conrad, while on an Arctic expedition and fell through the ice. On awakening, a doctor informs Anthony that he is in the King of Arctica’s castle. […]

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Anthony Conrad was separated from his father, Dr. John Conrad, while on an Arctic expedition and fell through the ice. On awakening, a doctor informs Anthony that he is in the King of Arctica’s castle. […]

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Anthony Rogers

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Anthony Rogers was a 29 year old engineer for the American Radioactive Gas Corporation and WWI veteran who served in the Army Air Corps. While on the job, Rogers fell into a coma from a […]

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Anthony Rogers was a 29 year old engineer for the American Radioactive Gas Corporation and WWI veteran who served in the Army Air Corps. While on the job, Rogers fell into a coma from a […]

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Antlings

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In the robot city of 4968 AD, the robot Val Tor incessantly seeks to discover the truth about the mythical creature known as man. When he visits the Institute of Ancient Scrolls, he speaks with […]

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In the robot city of 4968 AD, the robot Val Tor incessantly seeks to discover the truth about the mythical creature known as man. When he visits the Institute of Ancient Scrolls, he speaks with […]

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Antonio (The Merchant of Venice)

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Antonio is the title character in Shakespeare’s The Merchant of Venice. An influential, powerful, and wealthy nobleman of Venice, he is a middle-aged man and a merchant by trade who has his financial interests tied […]

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Antonio is the title character in Shakespeare’s The Merchant of Venice. An influential, powerful, and wealthy nobleman of Venice, he is a middle-aged man and a merchant by trade who has his financial interests tied […]

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Antonio (The Tempest)

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In William Shakespeare’s comedy The Tempest (believed to have been written and performed circa 1610, but not published until 1623), Antonio is the brother of the wizard Prospero and is notable for having usurped his […]

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In William Shakespeare’s comedy The Tempest (believed to have been written and performed circa 1610, but not published until 1623), Antonio is the brother of the wizard Prospero and is notable for having usurped his […]

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Antonio (Twelfth Night)

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Antonio is a sea captain who rescued Viola’s twin brother Sebastian after the twins shipwrecked off the coast of Illyria (in the Balkan Peninsula), and nurtured him back to health, helping him recover from the […]

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Antonio is a sea captain who rescued Viola’s twin brother Sebastian after the twins shipwrecked off the coast of Illyria (in the Balkan Peninsula), and nurtured him back to health, helping him recover from the […]

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Anubis

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Egyptologist Dr. Barnes comes across a rare book on sorcery, promising to “bring one of those old gods up from wherever he is!” Worried for him, as well as hoping to secure Dr. Barnes’ blessing […]

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Egyptologist Dr. Barnes comes across a rare book on sorcery, promising to “bring one of those old gods up from wherever he is!” Worried for him, as well as hoping to secure Dr. Barnes’ blessing […]

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Anubis (Folklore)

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Anubis, also known as Inpu, Inpw, Jnpw, or Anpu, is the god of death, mummification, embalming, the afterlife, cemeteries, tombs, and the Underworld, in ancient Egyptian religion, usually depicted as a canine or a man […]

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Anubis, also known as Inpu, Inpw, Jnpw, or Anpu, is the god of death, mummification, embalming, the afterlife, cemeteries, tombs, and the Underworld, in ancient Egyptian religion, usually depicted as a canine or a man […]

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Anyana of Delonia

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Queen Anyana rules Delonia on the planet Pluto which two space traders, Wix and Gurkus, have taken over. The Space Rangers, including Rex Clive and Speed Lansing are sent with their scout crafts in the […]

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Queen Anyana rules Delonia on the planet Pluto which two space traders, Wix and Gurkus, have taken over. The Space Rangers, including Rex Clive and Speed Lansing are sent with their scout crafts in the […]

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Aoandon

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Aoandon is a creature illustrated by Toriyama Sekien in his Konjaku Hyakki Shūi. It was meant to represent the spirit that appeared during the game Hyakumonogatari Kaidankai, after the last story was told. The candles […]

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Aoandon is a creature illustrated by Toriyama Sekien in his Konjaku Hyakki Shūi. It was meant to represent the spirit that appeared during the game Hyakumonogatari Kaidankai, after the last story was told. The candles […]

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Aobozu

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Aobōzu is a Japanese yōkai (spirit) found in a number of Japanese legends. Stories about aobōzu, in particular the exact details of the spirit, vary widely. As well as appearing in Japanese folklore, the aobōzu […]

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Aobōzu is a Japanese yōkai (spirit) found in a number of Japanese legends. Stories about aobōzu, in particular the exact details of the spirit, vary widely. As well as appearing in Japanese folklore, the aobōzu […]

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Aonyobo

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The Aonyōbō is a blue-skinned ogre-like spirit of poverty and misfortune who takes the appearance of an ancient court noblewoman. Covered in many kimono of older eras, that are now tattered and moth-ridden, she wears […]

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The Aonyōbō is a blue-skinned ogre-like spirit of poverty and misfortune who takes the appearance of an ancient court noblewoman. Covered in many kimono of older eras, that are now tattered and moth-ridden, she wears […]

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Aosagibi

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Aosaginohi is a phenomenon illustrated by Toriyama Sekien in his Konjaku Gazu Zoku Hyakki. It depicts a night heron with a mysteriously illuminated body. Folklore built around the phenomenon tells a story of an old […]

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Aosaginohi is a phenomenon illustrated by Toriyama Sekien in his Konjaku Gazu Zoku Hyakki. It depicts a night heron with a mysteriously illuminated body. Folklore built around the phenomenon tells a story of an old […]

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Aouda

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Aouda, a character in Around the World in Eighty Days by Jules Verne, is an Indian princess accompanied by Phileas Fogg and Passepartout. The daughter of a Bombay Parsi merchant, she was married against her […]

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Aouda, a character in Around the World in Eighty Days by Jules Verne, is an Indian princess accompanied by Phileas Fogg and Passepartout. The daughter of a Bombay Parsi merchant, she was married against her […]

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Ape Demon

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The Hanuman Ape, aka The Ape Demon, is an ape-like creature from the jungles of Bengal. The natives say that their great god, Siva, has kept the ape in the jungle so the villagers are […]

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The Hanuman Ape, aka The Ape Demon, is an ape-like creature from the jungles of Bengal. The natives say that their great god, Siva, has kept the ape in the jungle so the villagers are […]

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Ape Men (Doyle)

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“It was in the early mornin’. Our learned friends were just stirrin’. Hadn’t even begun to argue yet. Suddenly it rained apes. They came down as thick as apples out of a tree. They had […]

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“It was in the early mornin’. Our learned friends were just stirrin’. Hadn’t even begun to argue yet. Suddenly it rained apes. They came down as thick as apples out of a tree. They had […]

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Ape Men of Xlotli

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Freddy Kirby, an adventurer in Mexico, escapes pursuit and finds an underground war between men and ape-men. Fortunately he finds some guns and ammo, too, to defeat the physically superior apes. He has to rescue […]

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Freddy Kirby, an adventurer in Mexico, escapes pursuit and finds an underground war between men and ape-men. Fortunately he finds some guns and ammo, too, to defeat the physically superior apes. He has to rescue […]

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Ape-Man

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King was an Ape-Man from a tribe of intelligent apes living in the Himalayas of India. He came to the United States and battled Paul Bunyan, but became friends with the American, who helped him […]

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King was an Ape-Man from a tribe of intelligent apes living in the Himalayas of India. He came to the United States and battled Paul Bunyan, but became friends with the American, who helped him […]

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Apollo

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Apollo was known as the Greek/Roman deity of light and the sun; truth and prophecy; archery; medicine and healing; music, poetry, and the arts. He was the child of Zeus and Leto making him one […]

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Apollo was known as the Greek/Roman deity of light and the sun; truth and prophecy; archery; medicine and healing; music, poetry, and the arts. He was the child of Zeus and Leto making him one […]

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Apprentice

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Joe Djerk was an apprentice of the Sorcerer, the most powerful magician in Venice during the 1500s. The villainous Borgia wanted revenge on the Sorcerer and his Apprentice for refusing his request to make him […]

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Joe Djerk was an apprentice of the Sorcerer, the most powerful magician in Venice during the 1500s. The villainous Borgia wanted revenge on the Sorcerer and his Apprentice for refusing his request to make him […]

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April Wing

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Captain Brett Crockett of the Earthian Space Busters goes looking for Sergeant Bolo at the hospital. He demands his release from Lieutenant April Wing, whom he addresses as simply “nurse”. April takes offense, but soon […]

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Captain Brett Crockett of the Earthian Space Busters goes looking for Sergeant Bolo at the hospital. He demands his release from Lieutenant April Wing, whom he addresses as simply “nurse”. April takes offense, but soon […]

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Arabella March

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In Bram Stoker’s 1911 novel The Lair of the White Worm, Lady Arabella March is the Mistress of a mortgaged Diana’s Grove. She is described as a “cold-blooded” character. Her plot to get Diana’s Grove […]

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In Bram Stoker’s 1911 novel The Lair of the White Worm, Lady Arabella March is the Mistress of a mortgaged Diana’s Grove. She is described as a “cold-blooded” character. Her plot to get Diana’s Grove […]

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Arabian Knight

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The Arabian Knight was a hero who travelled throughout the middle east in the 8th century, righting wrongs, protecting the innocent and defending his kingdom. He lived in Baghdad and reported directly to Prince Haroun […]

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The Arabian Knight was a hero who travelled throughout the middle east in the 8th century, righting wrongs, protecting the innocent and defending his kingdom. He lived in Baghdad and reported directly to Prince Haroun […]

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Aramis

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René d’Herblay, alias Aramis, is a fictional character in the novels The Three Musketeers (1844), Twenty Years After (1845), and The Vicomte de Bragelonne (1847–1850) by Alexandre Dumas, père. He and the other two musketeers, […]

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René d’Herblay, alias Aramis, is a fictional character in the novels The Three Musketeers (1844), Twenty Years After (1845), and The Vicomte de Bragelonne (1847–1850) by Alexandre Dumas, père. He and the other two musketeers, […]

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Archer (Quality)

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The Archer was a corrupt politician turned assassin who killed several powerful politicians on the same comittee as himself. As The Archer, he wore a fake beard and left behind a red feather on his […]

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The Archer was a corrupt politician turned assassin who killed several powerful politicians on the same comittee as himself. As The Archer, he wore a fake beard and left behind a red feather on his […]

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Archie Andrews

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Archie Andrews is an only child who resides in the town of Riverdale where he attends Riverdale High. He has two love interests, Betty Cooper and Veronica Lodge, who both compete for his attention. Archie […]

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Archie Andrews is an only child who resides in the town of Riverdale where he attends Riverdale High. He has two love interests, Betty Cooper and Veronica Lodge, who both compete for his attention. Archie […]

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Ardora

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Ardora was the ruler of Myro, a rogue planet in the Kalpan System. She was the half sister of King Deltar, and after he died, she wished to usurp the throne from his daughter, Queen […]

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Ardora was the ruler of Myro, a rogue planet in the Kalpan System. She was the half sister of King Deltar, and after he died, she wished to usurp the throne from his daughter, Queen […]

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Ares

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Ares is the Greek god of war and courage. Ares was one of the Twelve Olympians in the archaic tradition represented by the Iliad and Odyssey. In Greek literature, Ares often represents the physical or […]

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Ares is the Greek god of war and courage. Ares was one of the Twelve Olympians in the archaic tradition represented by the Iliad and Odyssey. In Greek literature, Ares often represents the physical or […]

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Argo

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Argo was the minion of an evil foreign agent named Erick Rogats. Rogats sent Argo to kidnap Professor Taft. Taft had developed a formula that could petrify any living object and then unpetrify them with […]

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Argo was the minion of an evil foreign agent named Erick Rogats. Rogats sent Argo to kidnap Professor Taft. Taft had developed a formula that could petrify any living object and then unpetrify them with […]

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Argo (UK)

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When a fish bearing a “golden tablet”, a map on its skin, is caught and presented to a well known museum, one man, a daring adventurer and famous inventor, determines to put his under-sea inventions […]

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When a fish bearing a “golden tablet”, a map on its skin, is caught and presented to a well known museum, one man, a daring adventurer and famous inventor, determines to put his under-sea inventions […]

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Argonauts (Folklore)

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The Argonauts were a band of heroes in Greek mythology, who in the years before the Trojan War, accompanied Jason to Colchis in his quest to find the Golden Fleece. Their name comes from their […]

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The Argonauts were a band of heroes in Greek mythology, who in the years before the Trojan War, accompanied Jason to Colchis in his quest to find the Golden Fleece. Their name comes from their […]

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Argos

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In Homer’s Odyssey, Argos, sometimes referred to as Argus, is the legendary faithful dog of Odysseus. Bred to be a hunting dog before Odysseus leaves for the Trojan War, Argos is neglected after Odysseus is […]

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In Homer’s Odyssey, Argos, sometimes referred to as Argus, is the legendary faithful dog of Odysseus. Bred to be a hunting dog before Odysseus leaves for the Trojan War, Argos is neglected after Odysseus is […]

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Argus (Folklore)

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In Greek mythology, Argus was the builder and eponym of the ship Argo, and consequently one of the Argonauts; he was said to have constructed the ship under Athena’s guidance. Argus was commissioned to build […]

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In Greek mythology, Argus was the builder and eponym of the ship Argo, and consequently one of the Argonauts; he was said to have constructed the ship under Athena’s guidance. Argus was commissioned to build […]

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Ariadne

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Ariadne was a Cretan princess in Greek mythology. Often called the “Mistress of the Labyrinth”, she was mostly associated with mazes and labyrinths because of her involvement in the myths of the Minotaur and Theseus. […]

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Ariadne was a Cretan princess in Greek mythology. Often called the “Mistress of the Labyrinth”, she was mostly associated with mazes and labyrinths because of her involvement in the myths of the Minotaur and Theseus. […]

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Ariel

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Ariel is an elemental air spirit who inhabited the island where the wizard Prospero was exiled in William Shakespeare’s The Tempest. Prior to Prospero’s arrival, Ariel was enslaved by the evil witch Sycorax, who had […]

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Ariel is an elemental air spirit who inhabited the island where the wizard Prospero was exiled in William Shakespeare’s The Tempest. Prior to Prospero’s arrival, Ariel was enslaved by the evil witch Sycorax, who had […]

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Arkady

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Dr. Savage invents a helmet that permits its user to travel through time. He insists his assistant, Miss Arkady, be the first test subject for the helmet. She reluctantly agrees. He places the helmet on […]

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Dr. Savage invents a helmet that permits its user to travel through time. He insists his assistant, Miss Arkady, be the first test subject for the helmet. She reluctantly agrees. He places the helmet on […]

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Armless Girl

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The Library of Congress started posting public domain images from a Coney Island Sideshow to Flickr in 2008. They are genuine color slides from the 1930s – 40s. One such photo was of the Armless […]

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The Library of Congress started posting public domain images from a Coney Island Sideshow to Flickr in 2008. They are genuine color slides from the 1930s – 40s. One such photo was of the Armless […]

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Armless Wonder

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The Library of Congress started posting public domain images from a Coney Island Sideshow to Flickr in 2008. They are genuine color slides from the 1930s – 40s. One such photo was of the Armless […]

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The Library of Congress started posting public domain images from a Coney Island Sideshow to Flickr in 2008. They are genuine color slides from the 1930s – 40s. One such photo was of the Armless […]

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Armored Giant

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Breaking in their new craft after having their previous vehicle destroyed on Mars, Nick Nelson of the Space Patrol and his Martian gunner, Kodi, land on one of the Pygmy Planets in the Solar System’s […]

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Breaking in their new craft after having their previous vehicle destroyed on Mars, Nick Nelson of the Space Patrol and his Martian gunner, Kodi, land on one of the Pygmy Planets in the Solar System’s […]

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Arn

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Receiving transmissions from a distant planet, Commander Krait wishes to communicate with the intelligent society on the planet designated as X-3-Z. Arn assists Dr. Triple when the Dr. interprets the language. The society on X-3-Z […]

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Receiving transmissions from a distant planet, Commander Krait wishes to communicate with the intelligent society on the planet designated as X-3-Z. Arn assists Dr. Triple when the Dr. interprets the language. The society on X-3-Z […]

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Arnold Brill

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Lab Technician Wanda Carter of the Perimeter Patrol service observes a beam of pure white light from the Danar planetoid. Shocked, she reports her findings to her co-worker, Arnold Brill. She then goes with Brill […]

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Lab Technician Wanda Carter of the Perimeter Patrol service observes a beam of pure white light from the Danar planetoid. Shocked, she reports her findings to her co-worker, Arnold Brill. She then goes with Brill […]

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Arnold Pennell

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After sleeping for a century, Rousseau’s protagonist, Arnold Pennell, awakens — like the protagonist of H.G. Wells’s The Sleeper Wakes (1910) — in a socialist, “scientific world freed of faith and humanitarianism.” He is horrified […]

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After sleeping for a century, Rousseau’s protagonist, Arnold Pennell, awakens — like the protagonist of H.G. Wells’s The Sleeper Wakes (1910) — in a socialist, “scientific world freed of faith and humanitarianism.” He is horrified […]

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Arro the Caveman

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Arro was a young man living with his mate in Stone Age times. His mate complained bitterly about how she was in need of a new leopard skin loincloth. He finally relented and went hunting […]

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Arro was a young man living with his mate in Stone Age times. His mate complained bitterly about how she was in need of a new leopard skin loincloth. He finally relented and went hunting […]

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Arrow

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Hidden under a crumpled red suit and face-covering cowl, he was a man of mystery without name or background. A no-nonsense fellow, the Arrow coldly shot arrows into hands, shoulders, and hearts of slobbering fiends […]

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Hidden under a crumpled red suit and face-covering cowl, he was a man of mystery without name or background. A no-nonsense fellow, the Arrow coldly shot arrows into hands, shoulders, and hearts of slobbering fiends […]

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Arsene Lupin

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Arsène Lupin is a gentleman thief and master of disguise created in 1905 by French writer Maurice Leblanc. In “The Arrest of Arsène Lupin” (“L’Arrestation d’Arsène Lupin”), published in Je sais tout, No. 6, 15 […]

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Arsène Lupin is a gentleman thief and master of disguise created in 1905 by French writer Maurice Leblanc. In “The Arrest of Arsène Lupin” (“L’Arrestation d’Arsène Lupin”), published in Je sais tout, No. 6, 15 […]

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Arson Fiend

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Fire insurance salesman George Tweedle invented a potion that transformed him into the super-powered Arson Fiend. As Arson Fiend, Tweedle burned down the properties of those not buying his insurance. After a battle with Captain […]

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Fire insurance salesman George Tweedle invented a potion that transformed him into the super-powered Arson Fiend. As Arson Fiend, Tweedle burned down the properties of those not buying his insurance. After a battle with Captain […]

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Arsonist

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The heroes White Streak and Red Seal observe a man fall to his death from the newly opened Fremont Towers skyscraper. The White Streak finds a card on the body which places the blame of […]

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The heroes White Streak and Red Seal observe a man fall to his death from the newly opened Fremont Towers skyscraper. The White Streak finds a card on the body which places the blame of […]

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Arthur a Bland

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Arthur a Bland is, in English folklore, a member of Robin Hood’s Merry Men, though his chief appearance is in the ballad in which he joins the band. Arthur a Bland appears in one ballad […]

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Arthur a Bland is, in English folklore, a member of Robin Hood’s Merry Men, though his chief appearance is in the ballad in which he joins the band. Arthur a Bland appears in one ballad […]

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Arthur Harris

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Big-game hunter, Earthman Arthur Harris, has traveled to Mars to hunt down Martian Birdmen. Harris has brought the first dog ever seen on Mars, and a Venusian Ptero-Hawk, to assist him in the hunt. The […]

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Big-game hunter, Earthman Arthur Harris, has traveled to Mars to hunt down Martian Birdmen. Harris has brought the first dog ever seen on Mars, and a Venusian Ptero-Hawk, to assist him in the hunt. The […]

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Arthur Holmwood

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He is engaged to Lucy Westenra, and is best friends with the other two men who proposed to her on the very same day — Quincey Morris and Doctor John Seward. In the novel, he […]

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He is engaged to Lucy Westenra, and is best friends with the other two men who proposed to her on the very same day — Quincey Morris and Doctor John Seward. In the novel, he […]

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Arthur of Camelot

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King Arthur is a legendary warrior and ruler of the British kingdom of Camelot. As a boy, he demonstrated his right to become the king by pulling the sword Durendal from a stone. Throughout his […]

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King Arthur is a legendary warrior and ruler of the British kingdom of Camelot. As a boy, he demonstrated his right to become the king by pulling the sword Durendal from a stone. Throughout his […]

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Artist

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The Artist created paintings so he could trap people’s souls, and control them to do brutal crimes. Mr. Justice tricked the artist to do a self portrait, thereby “capturing” the artist’s soul and sending him […]

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The Artist created paintings so he could trap people’s souls, and control them to do brutal crimes. Mr. Justice tricked the artist to do a self portrait, thereby “capturing” the artist’s soul and sending him […]

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Artopods from Neptune

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Artopods are insect-like creatures from Neptune. The Artopod, Jawa, leads an advance scouting party to prepare for an invasion. The ship lands in Spaceman’s Gulch on Spurs Jackson’s ranch, the Bar-Z. With Strong Bow gone […]

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Artopods are insect-like creatures from Neptune. The Artopod, Jawa, leads an advance scouting party to prepare for an invasion. The ship lands in Spaceman’s Gulch on Spurs Jackson’s ranch, the Bar-Z. With Strong Bow gone […]

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Aryara

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In “The Children of the Night,” a group of men discuss old books, artifacts, race, and the Cult of Bran, who worship the Dark Man, an ancient king of the Picts called Bran Mak Morn. […]

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In “The Children of the Night,” a group of men discuss old books, artifacts, race, and the Cult of Bran, who worship the Dark Man, an ancient king of the Picts called Bran Mak Morn. […]

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Asenath Waite Derby

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Edward Pickman Derby, the protagonist of “The Thing on the Doorstep”, is a poet and husband of Asenath Waite. He is described by H. P. Lovecraft as “the most phenomenal child scholar I have ever […]

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Edward Pickman Derby, the protagonist of “The Thing on the Doorstep”, is a poet and husband of Asenath Waite. He is described by H. P. Lovecraft as “the most phenomenal child scholar I have ever […]

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Asptha

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Lawrence Mason resides on a secluded luxury island. The island is infested with snakes, which Lawrence tries his best to eliminate. Often using a revolver. One stormy night, a beautiful woman named Asptha arrives looking […]

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Lawrence Mason resides on a secluded luxury island. The island is infested with snakes, which Lawrence tries his best to eliminate. Often using a revolver. One stormy night, a beautiful woman named Asptha arrives looking […]

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Asteroid Witch

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Space pilot Vince Darrow callously rebuffs Kit-E, a beautiful Martian maiden with whom he had a relationship. His brutal heartlessness continues as he observes her throw herself out of a window. He goes to a […]

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Space pilot Vince Darrow callously rebuffs Kit-E, a beautiful Martian maiden with whom he had a relationship. His brutal heartlessness continues as he observes her throw herself out of a window. He goes to a […]

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Astra Adams

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The year is 1998. Sergeant “Blast” Baker and Corporal Astra Adams of the Planet Police respond to an S.O.S. signal from a space liner. They encounter a giant Space Octopus destroying the spacecraft. They fire […]

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The year is 1998. Sergeant “Blast” Baker and Corporal Astra Adams of the Planet Police respond to an S.O.S. signal from a space liner. They encounter a giant Space Octopus destroying the spacecraft. They fire […]

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Astro, The Master of Mysteries

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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 […]

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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 […]

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Astrolabium

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More than 2,000 years ago in Hellenistic Greece, the astrolabe was invented as a kind of analog calculator to decode a range of astronomical observations, survey an area, or reckon latitude and time. Often made […]

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More than 2,000 years ago in Hellenistic Greece, the astrolabe was invented as a kind of analog calculator to decode a range of astronomical observations, survey an area, or reckon latitude and time. Often made […]

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Atalanta

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Atalanta grew up in a German orphanage, and later finds out that she is the last member of a proud and ancient Mohawk tribe. As a baby, she had been found on the shores of […]

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Atalanta grew up in a German orphanage, and later finds out that she is the last member of a proud and ancient Mohawk tribe. As a baby, she had been found on the shores of […]

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Atalanta (Folklore)

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The Hunt for the Calydonian Boar is an ancient Greek myth that unites some of the most renowned heroes from pre-Trojan mythology to defeat a boar sent by a vengeful goddess threatening to destroy the […]

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The Hunt for the Calydonian Boar is an ancient Greek myth that unites some of the most renowned heroes from pre-Trojan mythology to defeat a boar sent by a vengeful goddess threatening to destroy the […]

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Ates

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Space Pilot Colonel Rulak serves the totalitarian nation of Europa in the year 2200. Rulak is caught reading books from the 20th century, with stories of a “world of freedom, men unwatched by thought control!” […]

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Space Pilot Colonel Rulak serves the totalitarian nation of Europa in the year 2200. Rulak is caught reading books from the 20th century, with stories of a “world of freedom, men unwatched by thought control!” […]

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Athel

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Athel was the prince and champion of the small and primitive Thuringian tribe. In the year 782, as a mere lad, Athel held his own in a duel against the hero Roland, but before their […]

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Athel was the prince and champion of the small and primitive Thuringian tribe. In the year 782, as a mere lad, Athel held his own in a duel against the hero Roland, but before their […]

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Athena (Folklore)

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Athena (or Minerva in Roman myth) was the goddess of wisdom, courage, inspiration, civilization, law and justice, just warfare, mathematics, strength, strategy, the arts, crafts, and skill. She was also a member of the Twelve […]

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Athena (or Minerva in Roman myth) was the goddess of wisdom, courage, inspiration, civilization, law and justice, just warfare, mathematics, strength, strategy, the arts, crafts, and skill. She was also a member of the Twelve […]

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Athos

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Athos, Count de la Fère, is a fictional character in the novels The Three Musketeers (1844), Twenty Years After (1845) and The Vicomte de Bragelonne (1847–1850) by Alexandre Dumas, père. He is a highly fictionalized […]

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Athos, Count de la Fère, is a fictional character in the novels The Three Musketeers (1844), Twenty Years After (1845) and The Vicomte de Bragelonne (1847–1850) by Alexandre Dumas, père. He is a highly fictionalized […]

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Atlantis

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Atlantis (lit. “island of Atlas”) is a fictional island mentioned in an allegory on the hubris of nations in Plato’s works Timaeus and Critias, wherein it represents the antagonist naval power that besieges “Ancient Athens”, […]

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Atlantis (lit. “island of Atlas”) is a fictional island mentioned in an allegory on the hubris of nations in Plato’s works Timaeus and Critias, wherein it represents the antagonist naval power that besieges “Ancient Athens”, […]

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Atlas (Folklore)

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Atlas was one of the Titans, a race of primordial gods who ruled the cosmos before being overthrown by the Olympian gods led by Zeus. The Titans waged war against the Olympians for ten years […]

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Atlas was one of the Titans, a race of primordial gods who ruled the cosmos before being overthrown by the Olympian gods led by Zeus. The Titans waged war against the Olympians for ten years […]

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Atlas the Mighty

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The hero known as Atlas is hinted to be the mythical Atlas, “springing from the pages of history into the world of today.” In his first and only known adventure, he battles fifth columnists who […]

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The hero known as Atlas is hinted to be the mythical Atlas, “springing from the pages of history into the world of today.” In his first and only known adventure, he battles fifth columnists who […]

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Atom Man

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Atom Man (aka: The Human Thunderbolt) had a belt that gave him various powers, including “radar vision” and flight. Alias Atom Man Real Names/Alt Names Unknown Characteristics Hero, Atomic-powered, Flight, Atomic Age, Australian Creators/Key Contributors […]

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Atom Man (aka: The Human Thunderbolt) had a belt that gave him various powers, including “radar vision” and flight. Alias Atom Man Real Names/Alt Names Unknown Characteristics Hero, Atomic-powered, Flight, Atomic Age, Australian Creators/Key Contributors […]

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Atom Wizard (Victory I)

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Drew Lane was the son of Professor Winthrop Lane, a scientist who had discovered a new unstable nuclear element more dangerous than plutonium that required only a jolt of electricity to begin nuclear fission. However, […]

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Drew Lane was the son of Professor Winthrop Lane, a scientist who had discovered a new unstable nuclear element more dangerous than plutonium that required only a jolt of electricity to begin nuclear fission. However, […]

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Atom Wizard (Victory II)

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Mr. Mars was known as the Atom Wizard because of his knowledge of atomic energy. He used this knowledge to fight against those who abused science. He had no superpowers, and he did not wear […]

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Mr. Mars was known as the Atom Wizard because of his knowledge of atomic energy. He used this knowledge to fight against those who abused science. He had no superpowers, and he did not wear […]

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Atoma

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Atoma was a historian from the year 2446. While it may have looked like a peaceful utopia at first glance, a more careful examination revealed an authoritarian society where travel is restricted and the “Mighty […]

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Atoma was a historian from the year 2446. While it may have looked like a peaceful utopia at first glance, a more careful examination revealed an authoritarian society where travel is restricted and the “Mighty […]

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Atoman

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While working as a nuclear scientist at the “Atomic Institute” Barry Dale absorbs the “power of the atom” through unconscious exposure to nuclear materials and gains superpowers as a result. As described by Barry himself: […]

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While working as a nuclear scientist at the “Atomic Institute” Barry Dale absorbs the “power of the atom” through unconscious exposure to nuclear materials and gains superpowers as a result. As described by Barry himself: […]

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Atomaster

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Atomaster is a re-colored and re-named version of Atoman from Spark Comics. Alias Atomaster Real Names/Alt Names Barry Dale Characteristics Hero, Atomic-powered, Flight, Speedster, Super Strength, Atomic Age Creators/Key Contributors Jerry Robinson First Appearance New […]

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Atomaster is a re-colored and re-named version of Atoman from Spark Comics. Alias Atomaster Real Names/Alt Names Barry Dale Characteristics Hero, Atomic-powered, Flight, Speedster, Super Strength, Atomic Age Creators/Key Contributors Jerry Robinson First Appearance New […]

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Atomic Man (Classic Pub)

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Jim Casey, the Atomic Man, appeared in at least two 15-page stories of Canadian publisher, the Classic Pub Company’s, Real Boy’s Secrets in 1946. He was aided by (aka: regularly had to save) Annis Coo, […]

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Jim Casey, the Atomic Man, appeared in at least two 15-page stories of Canadian publisher, the Classic Pub Company’s, Real Boy’s Secrets in 1946. He was aided by (aka: regularly had to save) Annis Coo, […]

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Atomic Man (Prize)

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Adam Mann was conducting experiments with the radioactive isotope Uranium-235 and got caught in a “weird chemical accident” that gave him atomic powers. He used these powers to covertly fight crime and Communism as Atomic […]

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Adam Mann was conducting experiments with the radioactive isotope Uranium-235 and got caught in a “weird chemical accident” that gave him atomic powers. He used these powers to covertly fight crime and Communism as Atomic […]

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Atomic Thunderbolt

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After WWII, Professor Josiah Rhonne was looking for a way to end the threat of nuclear annihilation. He came up with the idea to transform people by changing their atomic structure to make them immune […]

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After WWII, Professor Josiah Rhonne was looking for a way to end the threat of nuclear annihilation. He came up with the idea to transform people by changing their atomic structure to make them immune […]

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Attila the Hun

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Attila (c. 406–453), frequently called Attila the Hun, was the ruler of the Huns from 434 until his death in March 453. He was also the leader of a tribal empire consisting of Huns, Ostrogoths, Alans, […]

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Attila (c. 406–453), frequently called Attila the Hun, was the ruler of the Huns from 434 until his death in March 453. He was also the leader of a tribal empire consisting of Huns, Ostrogoths, Alans, […]

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Augeas (Folklore)

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In Greek mythology, Augeas was king of Elis and father of Epicaste. Some ancient authors say that Augeas was one of the Argonauts.[ He is known for his stables, which housed the single greatest number […]

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In Greek mythology, Augeas was king of Elis and father of Epicaste. Some ancient authors say that Augeas was one of the Argonauts.[ He is known for his stables, which housed the single greatest number […]

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Auro

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Some time in the 21st century, Professor John Hardwich was flying on an interplanetary cruise ship with his wife and son. Their journey came to a tragic end when their ship was pulled off course […]

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Some time in the 21st century, Professor John Hardwich was flying on an interplanetary cruise ship with his wife and son. Their journey came to a tragic end when their ship was pulled off course […]

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Avanti Planetaros

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Avanti Planetaros was a sea captain and adventurer who had explored much of the Earth. When his father, an astronomer, told him that the only remaining frontier was in space, Avanti learned to fly a […]

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Avanti Planetaros was a sea captain and adventurer who had explored much of the Earth. When his father, an astronomer, told him that the only remaining frontier was in space, Avanti learned to fly a […]

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Avenger (Magazine Enterprises)

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Wealthy scientist Roger Wright became the superhero known as the Avenger for one reason: to avenge the death of his brother, who was tortured and killed by Soviet agents. His assistant, Claire Farrow, made his […]

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Wealthy scientist Roger Wright became the superhero known as the Avenger for one reason: to avenge the death of his brother, who was tortured and killed by Soviet agents. His assistant, Claire Farrow, made his […]

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Avenger, The Space Detective

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Rod Hathway was a wealthy aristocrat and philanthropist living in the city of Great New York around the year 2255 (300 years in the future). As a hobby, he began solving crimes on Earth, Mars […]

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Rod Hathway was a wealthy aristocrat and philanthropist living in the city of Great New York around the year 2255 (300 years in the future). As a hobby, he began solving crimes on Earth, Mars […]

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Avenging Twins

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The Avenging Twins were identical brothers Peter and Paul Selbon. The Twins were college graduates who toured the world, and made their fortune on the pampas of South America. During their travels, Peter became the […]

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The Avenging Twins were identical brothers Peter and Paul Selbon. The Twins were college graduates who toured the world, and made their fortune on the pampas of South America. During their travels, Peter became the […]

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Avyctes

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In “The Double Shadow”, we’re back in Poseidonis, the last surviving isle left when Atlantis foundered, and a wizard’s acolyte named Pharpetron is writing about how he must set down this warning and cast it […]

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In “The Double Shadow”, we’re back in Poseidonis, the last surviving isle left when Atlantis foundered, and a wizard’s acolyte named Pharpetron is writing about how he must set down this warning and cast it […]

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Axeman of New Orleans

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The Axeman of New Orleans was an American serial killer active in New Orleans, Louisiana, and surrounding communities, including Gretna, from May 1918 to October 1919. Press reports during the height of public panic about […]

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The Axeman of New Orleans was an American serial killer active in New Orleans, Louisiana, and surrounding communities, including Gretna, from May 1918 to October 1919. Press reports during the height of public panic about […]

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Ayakashi

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Ayakashi is the collective name for yōkai that appear above the surface of a body of water. In Nagasaki Prefecture, the atmospheric ghost lights that appear above water are called ayakashi, and so are the […]

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Ayakashi is the collective name for yōkai that appear above the surface of a body of water. In Nagasaki Prefecture, the atmospheric ghost lights that appear above water are called ayakashi, and so are the […]

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Ayesha (Fox)

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Ayesha was the love interest of the wealthy adventurer, Dagar the Desert Hawk. Many sites claim many more appearances of this character based on an identical-looking female appearing on the cover with Dagar however, these […]

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Ayesha was the love interest of the wealthy adventurer, Dagar the Desert Hawk. Many sites claim many more appearances of this character based on an identical-looking female appearing on the cover with Dagar however, these […]

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Azathoth

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Azathoth is the ruler of the Outer Gods, and may be seen as a symbol for primordial chaos. The Dream-Quest of Unknown Kadath was the first fiction by H. P. Lovecraft to mention Azathoth: “[O]utside […]

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Azathoth is the ruler of the Outer Gods, and may be seen as a symbol for primordial chaos. The Dream-Quest of Unknown Kadath was the first fiction by H. P. Lovecraft to mention Azathoth: “[O]utside […]

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Aztec

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Mr. Drake was the chief engineer of an expedition in Mexico who stumbled onto hidden gold inside of an Aztec Temple. By disguising himself as a “Guardian of the Aztecs” he tried to scare off […]

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Mr. Drake was the chief engineer of an expedition in Mexico who stumbled onto hidden gold inside of an Aztec Temple. By disguising himself as a “Guardian of the Aztecs” he tried to scare off […]