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Baal Berith

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Baʿal Berith and El Berith are two gods, worshiped in Shechem, in ancient Canaan, according to the Bible. The term for “covenant” appears also in Ugaritic texts (second millennium BCE), in connection with Baʿal, and […]
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Baʿal Berith and El Berith are two gods, worshiped in Shechem, in ancient Canaan, according to the Bible. The term for “covenant” appears also in Ugaritic texts (second millennium BCE), in connection with Baʿal, and […]
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Baba Yaga

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Baba-Yaga was a witch in Slavic folklore who would fly around on a giant mortar/silver birch broomstick. She was famous for kidnapping and (most likely) eating small children. The witch lived in a walking house […]
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Baba-Yaga was a witch in Slavic folklore who would fly around on a giant mortar/silver birch broomstick. She was famous for kidnapping and (most likely) eating small children. The witch lived in a walking house […]
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Baboon-Demon of Stygia

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Right from the first Conan story, “The Phoenix on the Sword” (Weird Tales, December 1932) Howard populates his Fantasy world with evil creatures drawn from elder dimensions and eldritch space. The Baboon-Demon of Stygia is […]
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Right from the first Conan story, “The Phoenix on the Sword” (Weird Tales, December 1932) Howard populates his Fantasy world with evil creatures drawn from elder dimensions and eldritch space. The Baboon-Demon of Stygia is […]
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Baby New Year

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The Baby New Year is a personification of the start of the New Year commonly seen in editorial cartoons. He symbolizes the “birth” of the next year, and that the “old” year is gone; in […]
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The Baby New Year is a personification of the start of the New Year commonly seen in editorial cartoons. He symbolizes the “birth” of the next year, and that the “old” year is gone; in […]
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Bajal

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The year is 2306. “Oriental Conqueror” Bajal, “who leapt out of Asia with hordes of mechanized troops,” stands victorious in New York, the “World Capital”. President of the Earth, Jackson Mason, tried to stop the […]
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The year is 2306. “Oriental Conqueror” Bajal, “who leapt out of Asia with hordes of mechanized troops,” stands victorious in New York, the “World Capital”. President of the Earth, Jackson Mason, tried to stop the […]
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Bak Mei

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Bak Mei (Chinese: literally: “White Eyebrows”) is said to have been one of the legendary Five Elders, survivors of the destruction of the Shaolin Monastery by the Qing dynasty (1644-1912), who, according to some accounts, […]
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Bak Mei (Chinese: literally: “White Eyebrows”) is said to have been one of the legendary Five Elders, survivors of the destruction of the Shaolin Monastery by the Qing dynasty (1644-1912), who, according to some accounts, […]
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Bake Jizo

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“The upper panel of the two has the caption ‘The bakejizō of the bleak field scares a short-sighted old man.’ This notorious ghostly jizō also features in Beautiful Places of Advanced Tokyo (Tokyō Kaika Meisho […]
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“The upper panel of the two has the caption ‘The bakejizō of the bleak field scares a short-sighted old man.’ This notorious ghostly jizō also features in Beautiful Places of Advanced Tokyo (Tokyō Kaika Meisho […]
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Bake-danuki

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Bake-danuki are a kind of yōkai (supernatural beings) found in the classics and in the folklore and legends of various places in Japan, commonly associated with the Japanese raccoon dog or tanuki. Although the tanuki […]
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Bake-danuki are a kind of yōkai (supernatural beings) found in the classics and in the folklore and legends of various places in Japan, commonly associated with the Japanese raccoon dog or tanuki. Although the tanuki […]
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Bakeneko

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The bakeneko is a type of Japanese yōkai, or supernatural entity; more specifically, it is a kaibyō, or supernatural cat. It is often confused with the nekomata, another cat-like yōkai. The distinction between them is […]
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The bakeneko is a type of Japanese yōkai, or supernatural entity; more specifically, it is a kaibyō, or supernatural cat. It is often confused with the nekomata, another cat-like yōkai. The distinction between them is […]
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Bald Eagle

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Jack Gatling was known as the best stunt flier in America, but he lost all of his hair flying through a fire earning the nickname of Bald Eagle. Jack worked as the head instructor and […]
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Jack Gatling was known as the best stunt flier in America, but he lost all of his hair flying through a fire earning the nickname of Bald Eagle. Jack worked as the head instructor and […]
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Baldorian Group Sabra

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Sabra leads a group of guerrillas called the Baldorian Group Sabra, freedom fighters from the planetoid Baldor, to oppose the oppression of their Belzaric conquerors. The Belzaric force known as the Mashons are led by […]
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Sabra leads a group of guerrillas called the Baldorian Group Sabra, freedom fighters from the planetoid Baldor, to oppose the oppression of their Belzaric conquerors. The Belzaric force known as the Mashons are led by […]
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Baldur (Folklore)

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Baldr (Old Norse also Balder, Baldur) is a god in Germanic mythology. In Norse mythology, he is a son of the god Odin and the goddess Frigg, and has numerous brothers, such as Thor and […]
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Baldr (Old Norse also Balder, Baldur) is a god in Germanic mythology. In Norse mythology, he is a son of the god Odin and the goddess Frigg, and has numerous brothers, such as Thor and […]
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Balloon Men of Jupiter

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Nick Nelson of the Space Patrol and his Martian gunner, Kodi, respond to a report of troubles in a village on Jupiter’s South Pole. Landing near the village, the Patrolmen put on protective gear to […]
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Nick Nelson of the Space Patrol and his Martian gunner, Kodi, respond to a report of troubles in a village on Jupiter’s South Pole. Landing near the village, the Patrolmen put on protective gear to […]
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Balooga

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“Big-game hunter and crack jungle guide” Frank Dumont is visited by Marta Svenstrom. Marta is seeking her father, Dr. Gunnar Svenstrom, a naturalist who disappeared in the wilds of Uganda. It’s been a year since […]
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“Big-game hunter and crack jungle guide” Frank Dumont is visited by Marta Svenstrom. Marta is seeking her father, Dr. Gunnar Svenstrom, a naturalist who disappeared in the wilds of Uganda. It’s been a year since […]
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Banbury Ghoul

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Doctor Ted Lawrence arrives in the dying town of Banbury after hearing reports of a ghoul lurking at its cemetery. He intends to write a book on the ghoul. He finds the ghoul crying and […]
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Doctor Ted Lawrence arrives in the dying town of Banbury after hearing reports of a ghoul lurking at its cemetery. He intends to write a book on the ghoul. He finds the ghoul crying and […]
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Banshee

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When his stepfather was killed in Ireland by masked villain the Scorpion, Jim O’Donnell chased him to the U.S.. He decided to begin a crime-fighting career as the Banshee in order to stop others from […]
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When his stepfather was killed in Ireland by masked villain the Scorpion, Jim O’Donnell chased him to the U.S.. He decided to begin a crime-fighting career as the Banshee in order to stop others from […]
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Banzos

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Bruce Colston is the only son of Jacob Colston. Jacob is the wealthy owner of Zenith Spaceways in the 26th century. He has tried to give Bruce an education, but Bruce is uninterested in pretty […]
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Bruce Colston is the only son of Jacob Colston. Jacob is the wealthy owner of Zenith Spaceways in the 26th century. He has tried to give Bruce an education, but Bruce is uninterested in pretty […]
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Banzuiin Chobei

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Banzuiin Chōbei (1622–1657) was a historical street tough of Japan’s Edo period who, according to later fictionalized portrayals of his life in literature and drama, fought against injustices, and to protect the common people from […]
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Banzuiin Chōbei (1622–1657) was a historical street tough of Japan’s Edo period who, according to later fictionalized portrayals of his life in literature and drama, fought against injustices, and to protect the common people from […]
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Bar El

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Bar El was a Rhin forced laborer in the radium mine on the Martian Moon of Phobus. Aiding in the escape plan engineered by Greg Zhor, he continues to assist in plotting the downfall of […]
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Bar El was a Rhin forced laborer in the radium mine on the Martian Moon of Phobus. Aiding in the escape plan engineered by Greg Zhor, he continues to assist in plotting the downfall of […]
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Barbara Blake

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Barbara, called “Babs” by her editor and boyfriend, Jim Murray, was a reporter for the Daily Clarion and friend of Grant Richmond. Jim assigns her to go on a date with the crime-fighter Mad Hatter […]
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Barbara, called “Babs” by her editor and boyfriend, Jim Murray, was a reporter for the Daily Clarion and friend of Grant Richmond. Jim assigns her to go on a date with the crime-fighter Mad Hatter […]
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Barbara Sutton

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“Toodle-oo, Mr. Burland! … Never trust a woman!” Barbara Sutton was a high-society girl, who later worked as a news photographer for the Northville Courier to cover stories involving the Black Hood and help him […]
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“Toodle-oo, Mr. Burland! … Never trust a woman!” Barbara Sutton was a high-society girl, who later worked as a news photographer for the Northville Courier to cover stories involving the Black Hood and help him […]
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Barghest

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Sir Giles of Clewsby was an evil knight and enemy of King Arthur. Through the magic of the sorcerer Black Barton he could transform into the Barghest, a “fearful night-beast.” Those who were bitten by […]
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Sir Giles of Clewsby was an evil knight and enemy of King Arthur. Through the magic of the sorcerer Black Barton he could transform into the Barghest, a “fearful night-beast.” Those who were bitten by […]
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Baron Doom

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Baron Dominik Von Unheil was a wealthy German baron, who eventually would became known as Baron Doom. When WWII began, the Nazis put Baron Doom in charge of his own submarine to travel the world […]
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Baron Dominik Von Unheil was a wealthy German baron, who eventually would became known as Baron Doom. When WWII began, the Nazis put Baron Doom in charge of his own submarine to travel the world […]
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Baron Gestapo

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Baron Gestapo was a Nazi scientist and enemy of Steel Sterling. Alias Baron Gestapo Real Names/Alt Names Unknown Characteristics Villain, Nazi Party, Scientist, MLJ Universe, World War II Era Creators/Key Contributors Irv Novick, Joe Blair […]
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Baron Gestapo was a Nazi scientist and enemy of Steel Sterling. Alias Baron Gestapo Real Names/Alt Names Unknown Characteristics Villain, Nazi Party, Scientist, MLJ Universe, World War II Era Creators/Key Contributors Irv Novick, Joe Blair […]
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Baron Munchausen

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Baron Munchausen is a German nobleman in Rudolf Erich Raspe’s 1785 book Baron Munchausen’s Narrative of his Marvellous Travels and Campaigns in Russia, whose exploits, narrated in the first person, focus on his impossible achievements […]
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Baron Munchausen is a German nobleman in Rudolf Erich Raspe’s 1785 book Baron Munchausen’s Narrative of his Marvellous Travels and Campaigns in Russia, whose exploits, narrated in the first person, focus on his impossible achievements […]
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Baron Munchausen’s Listener

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The Listener in some version of The Surprising Adventures of Baron Munchausen (the one with illustrations by Gustave Doré) is recruited by the Baron because of his singular ability for great hearing. One day, the […]
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The Listener in some version of The Surprising Adventures of Baron Munchausen (the one with illustrations by Gustave Doré) is recruited by the Baron because of his singular ability for great hearing. One day, the […]
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Baron Munchausen’s Marksman

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The Marksman in some version of The Surprising Adventures of Baron Munchausen (the one with illustrations by Gustave Doré) is recruited by the Baron because of his singular ability of unparalleled eyesight. The Baron comes […]
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The Marksman in some version of The Surprising Adventures of Baron Munchausen (the one with illustrations by Gustave Doré) is recruited by the Baron because of his singular ability of unparalleled eyesight. The Baron comes […]
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Baron Munchausen’s Runner

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The Runner in some version of The Surprising Adventures of Baron Munchausen (the one with illustrations by Gustave Doré) is recruited by the Baron by dint of his singular ability for great swiftness of foot. […]
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The Runner in some version of The Surprising Adventures of Baron Munchausen (the one with illustrations by Gustave Doré) is recruited by the Baron by dint of his singular ability for great swiftness of foot. […]
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Baron Munchausen’s Strong Man

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The Strong Man in some version of The Surprising Adventures of Baron Munchausen (the one with illustrations by Gustave Doré) is recruited by the Baron because of his singular strength. One day, the Baron comes […]
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The Strong Man in some version of The Surprising Adventures of Baron Munchausen (the one with illustrations by Gustave Doré) is recruited by the Baron because of his singular strength. One day, the Baron comes […]
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Baron Munchausen’s Windbag

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The Blower in some versions of The Surprising Adventures of Baron Munchausen (the one with illustrations by Gustave Doré) is recruited by the Baron because of his singular ability to generate a gale force. One […]
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The Blower in some versions of The Surprising Adventures of Baron Munchausen (the one with illustrations by Gustave Doré) is recruited by the Baron because of his singular ability to generate a gale force. One […]
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Baron Savitch

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Savitch was a Russian who grew up in a mental asylum and was mute and retarded, when he was found by the Swiss scientist, Dr. Rapperschwyll. The good doctor fixed Savitch, by building him a […]
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Savitch was a Russian who grew up in a mental asylum and was mute and retarded, when he was found by the Swiss scientist, Dr. Rapperschwyll. The good doctor fixed Savitch, by building him a […]
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Baroness Blood

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Baroness Blood was an ace Nazi fighter pilot with a sadistic personality. Her plane was shot down by Black Angel during World War II, but she survived the crash and continued to plague the hero […]
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Baroness Blood was an ace Nazi fighter pilot with a sadistic personality. Her plane was shot down by Black Angel during World War II, but she survived the crash and continued to plague the hero […]
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Barry Kuda

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Barry Kuda was a water-breathing adventurer native to Merma, an underwater kingdom. He defended the kingdom from its hostile neighbors “the midget kingdom.” He was assisted by his sidekick Algie. While he has no other […]
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Barry Kuda was a water-breathing adventurer native to Merma, an underwater kingdom. He defended the kingdom from its hostile neighbors “the midget kingdom.” He was assisted by his sidekick Algie. While he has no other […]
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Basho no sei

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Bashō no sei are the spirits of Japanese banana trees (Musa basjoo). They are native to the islands of Okinawa, but are common in ornamental gardens across Asia. They usually appear as a human face […]
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Bashō no sei are the spirits of Japanese banana trees (Musa basjoo). They are native to the islands of Okinawa, but are common in ornamental gardens across Asia. They usually appear as a human face […]
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Basto

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Baron Basto controls the planetoid, Deimos in the manner of a robber baron of old, demanding tribute from rocketships who land there. Investigating the matter are Space Patrol members Commander-in-Chief Buzz Corry and Cadet Happy. […]
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Baron Basto controls the planetoid, Deimos in the manner of a robber baron of old, demanding tribute from rocketships who land there. Investigating the matter are Space Patrol members Commander-in-Chief Buzz Corry and Cadet Happy. […]
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Bat (I)

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The Bat was created by Eden Phillpots, under his pseudonym of “Harrington Hext” and appeared in Number 87 (1922). The Bat is Paul Strossmeyer, a Yugoslav trade representative who grows concerned with the shortsightedness of […]
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The Bat was created by Eden Phillpots, under his pseudonym of “Harrington Hext” and appeared in Number 87 (1922). The Bat is Paul Strossmeyer, a Yugoslav trade representative who grows concerned with the shortsightedness of […]
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Bat (II)

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The Bat was created by “C.K.M. Scanlon,” a house pseudonym for Standard Magazines. It is not conclusively known who created and wrote the Bat stories; likely suspects include Johnston McCulley (The Avenging Twins, Black Star, […]
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The Bat was created by “C.K.M. Scanlon,” a house pseudonym for Standard Magazines. It is not conclusively known who created and wrote the Bat stories; likely suspects include Johnston McCulley (The Avenging Twins, Black Star, […]
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Batmen of Luna

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The year is 2103. Lieutenant Steve Halden is on duty at the “magnetoscope space scanner” with his fiance, “code analyst” Kara Lane. Steve tells her his two-weeks of leave is approved, which pleases Kara because […]
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The year is 2103. Lieutenant Steve Halden is on duty at the “magnetoscope space scanner” with his fiance, “code analyst” Kara Lane. Steve tells her his two-weeks of leave is approved, which pleases Kara because […]
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Battle Women of Belzar

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“The Empress of Belzar, fighting with her back to the wall of space, throws into the scales of war her fiercest shock troops.” Belzarian Battle Women are the “fiercest shock troops” of the Empress of […]
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“The Empress of Belzar, fighting with her back to the wall of space, throws into the scales of war her fiercest shock troops.” Belzarian Battle Women are the “fiercest shock troops” of the Empress of […]
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Bean Nighe

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The bean-nighe (Scottish Gaelic for “washerwoman” or “laundress”) is a female spirit in Scottish folklore, regarded as an omen of death and a messenger from the Otherworld. Also known as the Washing Woman or Washer […]
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The bean-nighe (Scottish Gaelic for “washerwoman” or “laundress”) is a female spirit in Scottish folklore, regarded as an omen of death and a messenger from the Otherworld. Also known as the Washing Woman or Washer […]
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Bearded Lady

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Annie Jones Elliot (July 14, 1865 – October 22, 1902) was an American bearded woman, born in Virginia. She toured with showman P. T. Barnum as a circus attraction. Whether the cause of her condition […]
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Annie Jones Elliot (July 14, 1865 – October 22, 1902) was an American bearded woman, born in Virginia. She toured with showman P. T. Barnum as a circus attraction. Whether the cause of her condition […]
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Beast (Fox)

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Bug-eyed, hooded villain with an iron claw for a right hand. He carried a blowgun which shot poison darts, and was a competent hand to hand fighter. Recurring foe of the Eagle until he was […]
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Bug-eyed, hooded villain with an iron claw for a right hand. He carried a blowgun which shot poison darts, and was a competent hand to hand fighter. Recurring foe of the Eagle until he was […]
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Beast of Gévaudan

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The Beast of Gévaudan is the historic name associated with a man-eating animal or animals that terrorised the former province of Gévaudan, in the Margeride Mountains of south-central France between 1764 and 1767. The attacks, […]
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The Beast of Gévaudan is the historic name associated with a man-eating animal or animals that terrorised the former province of Gévaudan, in the Margeride Mountains of south-central France between 1764 and 1767. The attacks, […]
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Beast-Killer

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The Beast-Killer was really the warden of a prison who was brought to justice by the combined efforts of the Wizard, the Super-Boy, and Jane Barlowe. Alias Beast-Killer Real Names/Alt Names Lewis Characteristics Villain, MLJ […]
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The Beast-Killer was really the warden of a prison who was brought to justice by the combined efforts of the Wizard, the Super-Boy, and Jane Barlowe. Alias Beast-Killer Real Names/Alt Names Lewis Characteristics Villain, MLJ […]
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Beau Brummell

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Beau Brummell was a wealthy business man and detective. When he discovered that Cynthia Simbel, the new owner of the department store he owned stock in, was in danger of harm from disgruntled former employee, […]
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Beau Brummell was a wealthy business man and detective. When he discovered that Cynthia Simbel, the new owner of the department store he owned stock in, was in danger of harm from disgruntled former employee, […]
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Beauty (Quality)

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Beauty was a beautiful woman who tried to get her gang to steal all of the beauty products in the city, and disfigure other women, so that she would be revered as the most beautiful […]
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Beauty was a beautiful woman who tried to get her gang to steal all of the beauty products in the city, and disfigure other women, so that she would be revered as the most beautiful […]
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Bee

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Henry was a chauffer who wanted to marry his boss, Honey, in order to obtain her fortune. He tried to kill all of his rivals as “The Bee” but was stopped by Bulletman and Bulletgirl. […]
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Henry was a chauffer who wanted to marry his boss, Honey, in order to obtain her fortune. He tried to kill all of his rivals as “The Bee” but was stopped by Bulletman and Bulletgirl. […]
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Beggar King

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The Beggar King ruled a gang of thieves that held Paris in its grip in the year 1640. They disguised themselves as disabled beggars to attack and rob the unwary. The Beggar King was really […]
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The Beggar King ruled a gang of thieves that held Paris in its grip in the year 1640. They disguised themselves as disabled beggars to attack and rob the unwary. The Beggar King was really […]
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Beggar King (Chesler)

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Red-headed criminal mastermind or mob boss known as the “beggar king in Chicago” and the “beggars’ bloody monarch”. He hangs out in a “Bowery hash house” and comes up against the Black Dwarf, who defeats […]
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Red-headed criminal mastermind or mob boss known as the “beggar king in Chicago” and the “beggars’ bloody monarch”. He hangs out in a “Bowery hash house” and comes up against the Black Dwarf, who defeats […]
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Beggar’s Friend

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Jonathan Jeremiah Peachum, the “Beggar’s Friend”, controller of all the beggars in London; conspires to have Mack hanged. Set in Victorian London, the Threepenny Opera focuses on Macheath, an amoral, antiheroic criminal, who marries Polly […]
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Jonathan Jeremiah Peachum, the “Beggar’s Friend”, controller of all the beggars in London; conspires to have Mack hanged. Set in Victorian London, the Threepenny Opera focuses on Macheath, an amoral, antiheroic criminal, who marries Polly […]
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Bela Jat

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Bela Jat was an Indian mystic who accidentally liquified a man in front of police while trying to master the supernatural arts. After being sentenced to seven years in prison for manslaughter, he decided to […]
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Bela Jat was an Indian mystic who accidentally liquified a man in front of police while trying to master the supernatural arts. After being sentenced to seven years in prison for manslaughter, he decided to […]
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Bêlit

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Bêlit is a pirate queen who has a romantic relationship with Conan. “‘Who is Bêlit?’ The wildest she-devil unhanged. Unless I read the signs awrong, it was her butchers who destroyed that village on the […]
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Bêlit is a pirate queen who has a romantic relationship with Conan. “‘Who is Bêlit?’ The wildest she-devil unhanged. Unless I read the signs awrong, it was her butchers who destroyed that village on the […]
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Bell Witch

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The Bell Witch or Bell Witch Haunting is a legend from Southern United States folklore, centered on the 19th-century Bell family of northwest Robertson County, Tennessee. Farmer John Bell Sr. resided with his family along […]
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The Bell Witch or Bell Witch Haunting is a legend from Southern United States folklore, centered on the 19th-century Bell family of northwest Robertson County, Tennessee. Farmer John Bell Sr. resided with his family along […]
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Bellerophon

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Bellerophon or Bellerophontes or Hipponous, was a divine Corinthian hero of Greek mythology, the son of Poseidon and Eurynome, and the foster son of Glaukos. He was “the greatest hero and slayer of monsters, alongside […]
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Bellerophon or Bellerophontes or Hipponous, was a divine Corinthian hero of Greek mythology, the son of Poseidon and Eurynome, and the foster son of Glaukos. He was “the greatest hero and slayer of monsters, alongside […]
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Ben Adams

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Ben Adams was a theatrical booking agent who represented Jeanne Starr and came into conflict with Mr. Vishnu, the Magic Maker. Alias Ben Adams Real Names/Alt Names Ben Adams Characteristics Atomic Age Creators/Key Contributors John […]
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Ben Adams was a theatrical booking agent who represented Jeanne Starr and came into conflict with Mr. Vishnu, the Magic Maker. Alias Ben Adams Real Names/Alt Names Ben Adams Characteristics Atomic Age Creators/Key Contributors John […]
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Ben Damon

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Ben Damon and Rod Carter land on 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 run into […]
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Ben Damon and Rod Carter land on 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 run into […]
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Ben Hur

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Judah Ben-Hur is a Jewish prince of Jerusalem who is descended from a royal family of Judaea; son of Ithamar; enslaved by the Romans and freed by Quintus Arrius, a Roman warship commander, who also […]
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Judah Ben-Hur is a Jewish prince of Jerusalem who is descended from a royal family of Judaea; son of Ithamar; enslaved by the Romans and freed by Quintus Arrius, a Roman warship commander, who also […]
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Benjamin Button

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Benjamin Button is an unusual late—19th and early—20th Century character who inexplicably ages backwards, having been born looking like an old man and dying looking like an infant. He first appeared in the short story […]
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Benjamin Button is an unusual late—19th and early—20th Century character who inexplicably ages backwards, having been born looking like an old man and dying looking like an infant. He first appeared in the short story […]
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Benkei

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Saitō Musashibō Benkei (西塔武蔵坊弁慶, 1155–1189), popularly known by the mononym Benkei, was a Japanese warrior monk (sōhei) who lived in the latter years of the Heian Period (794–1185). Benkei led a varied life, first becoming […]
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Saitō Musashibō Benkei (西塔武蔵坊弁慶, 1155–1189), popularly known by the mononym Benkei, was a Japanese warrior monk (sōhei) who lived in the latter years of the Heian Period (794–1185). Benkei led a varied life, first becoming […]
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Bentley of Scotland Yard

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Inspector Bentley of Scotland Yard was an investigator who regularly fought “supernatural” menaces who usually turned out to be common criminals wearing costumes such as the Hunchback Horror, the Dancing Ghost, the Mayfair Monster, the […]
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Inspector Bentley of Scotland Yard was an investigator who regularly fought “supernatural” menaces who usually turned out to be common criminals wearing costumes such as the Hunchback Horror, the Dancing Ghost, the Mayfair Monster, the […]
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Beowulf

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Beowulf was a great warrior of the Geats, living in the 6th century. He came to the aid of Hrothgar, King of the Danes, when the monster known as Grendel plagued his great hall, Heorot. […]
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Beowulf was a great warrior of the Geats, living in the 6th century. He came to the aid of Hrothgar, King of the Danes, when the monster known as Grendel plagued his great hall, Heorot. […]
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Bermuda Triangle

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The Bermuda Triangle, also known as the Devil’s Triangle, is an urban legend focused on a loosely defined region in the western part of the North Atlantic Ocean where a number of aircraft and ships […]
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The Bermuda Triangle, also known as the Devil’s Triangle, is an urban legend focused on a loosely defined region in the western part of the North Atlantic Ocean where a number of aircraft and ships […]
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Betty and Barney Hill

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Barney and Betty Hill were an American couple who claimed they were abducted by extraterrestrials in a rural portion of the state of New Hampshire from September 19 to 20, 1961. It was the first […]
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Barney and Betty Hill were an American couple who claimed they were abducted by extraterrestrials in a rural portion of the state of New Hampshire from September 19 to 20, 1961. It was the first […]
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Betty Bates, Lady-at-Law

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Betty Bates was a talented prosecuting district attorney who mainly took on gangsters. Her enemies included criminals such as The Barracuda, Double-Cross, Killer Mack, Mr. Malice and Professor Bone. She was a resourceful detective, a […]
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Betty Bates was a talented prosecuting district attorney who mainly took on gangsters. Her enemies included criminals such as The Barracuda, Double-Cross, Killer Mack, Mr. Malice and Professor Bone. She was a resourceful detective, a […]
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Betty Boyd

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Betty Boyd was a reporter for the National Press, who was happy to solve crimes and bring in the bad guys herself before she reported the story. Betty was friends with a rival reporter named […]
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Betty Boyd was a reporter for the National Press, who was happy to solve crimes and bring in the bad guys herself before she reported the story. Betty was friends with a rival reporter named […]
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Betty Cooper

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Betty is a love interest of Archie Andrews, sometimes causing a rivalry between her and her best friend Veronica. She is kind, helpful, caring and selfless. Alias Betty Cooper Real Names/Alt Names Betty Cooper Characteristics […]
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Betty is a love interest of Archie Andrews, sometimes causing a rivalry between her and her best friend Veronica. She is kind, helpful, caring and selfless. Alias Betty Cooper Real Names/Alt Names Betty Cooper Characteristics […]
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Betty Saunders

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Betty Saunders is the world’s foremost expert on the 15th century artist, Kees Van Ruyters. Betty is hired by the mysterious Ghoul to create new artwork in the horrific style of Van Ruyters, whose artwork […]
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Betty Saunders is the world’s foremost expert on the 15th century artist, Kees Van Ruyters. Betty is hired by the mysterious Ghoul to create new artwork in the horrific style of Van Ruyters, whose artwork […]
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Betty Stone

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Anticipating an immanent nuclear war that would leave Earth incapable of supporting human life, Lars Kranston convinces a handful of colleagues to leave Earth to start again on Mars. His paramour, Betty Stone overhears the […]
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Anticipating an immanent nuclear war that would leave Earth incapable of supporting human life, Lars Kranston convinces a handful of colleagues to leave Earth to start again on Mars. His paramour, Betty Stone overhears the […]
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Betty Wriston

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It’s June 10, 2994. Marine explorer Dan Vickerson completes his week-long deep sea mission in his strange, tracked exploration vehicle. As he prepares to surface, his vehicle is attacked by a large and powerful sea […]
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It’s June 10, 2994. Marine explorer Dan Vickerson completes his week-long deep sea mission in his strange, tracked exploration vehicle. As he prepares to surface, his vehicle is attacked by a large and powerful sea […]
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Biff

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Biff was a clown in the circus with Lance Gallant (Captain Triumph) and was on the verge of being fired. Gallant helped him perform a magic trick using his invisibility power. To show his appreciation, […]
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Biff was a clown in the circus with Lance Gallant (Captain Triumph) and was on the verge of being fired. Gallant helped him perform a magic trick using his invisibility power. To show his appreciation, […]
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Big Boston

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Big Boston was known as the “policy king and emperor of organized crime.” He ran a numbers racket, in which his thugs killed police officers and used their badge numbers as lottery numbers. One day, his […]
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Big Boston was known as the “policy king and emperor of organized crime.” He ran a numbers racket, in which his thugs killed police officers and used their badge numbers as lottery numbers. One day, his […]
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Big Red McLane

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McLane is an ordinary human. However, he is strong and agile and an extremely skilled martial artist, able to easily defeat large crowds of opponents and easily beat professional boxers. He is also extremely resilient, […]
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McLane is an ordinary human. However, he is strong and agile and an extremely skilled martial artist, able to easily defeat large crowds of opponents and easily beat professional boxers. He is also extremely resilient, […]
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Big Shot

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The “Big Shot” was a mob boss planning to take control of the city. After kidnapping the district attorney’s daughter in an attempt to get him to drop an investigation into their criminal activities he […]
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The “Big Shot” was a mob boss planning to take control of the city. After kidnapping the district attorney’s daughter in an attempt to get him to drop an investigation into their criminal activities he […]
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Big Steve

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Bob Stevens was the Sand Hog, the heroic tunneler who fought crime and dug tunnels, specifically one under Long Island. He was helped by his boss, Big Steve. Unusual for comics of any era, the […]
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Bob Stevens was the Sand Hog, the heroic tunneler who fought crime and dug tunnels, specifically one under Long Island. He was helped by his boss, Big Steve. Unusual for comics of any era, the […]
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Bigbrain Billy

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Bigbrain Billy is a brilliant high school student who is on-call for the mayor of Midvale when crime threatens. Billy is well-known in town as a crime fighter, and the police, the mayor, and the […]
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Bigbrain Billy is a brilliant high school student who is on-call for the mayor of Midvale when crime threatens. Billy is well-known in town as a crime fighter, and the police, the mayor, and the […]
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Bigfoot

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Bigfoot, also commonly referred to as Sasquatch, is a purported ape-like creature said to inhabit the forests of North America. Many dubious articles have been offered in attempts to prove the existence of Bigfoot, including […]
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Bigfoot, also commonly referred to as Sasquatch, is a purported ape-like creature said to inhabit the forests of North America. Many dubious articles have been offered in attempts to prove the existence of Bigfoot, including […]
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Bill Carlton

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Newspaper photographer Bill Carlton and reporter Trudy Roland work for a newspaper called Graphic. They team up to expose spiritualists who falsely claim to raise spirits of dead people. The pair discover Swami Heshug using […]
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Newspaper photographer Bill Carlton and reporter Trudy Roland work for a newspaper called Graphic. They team up to expose spiritualists who falsely claim to raise spirits of dead people. The pair discover Swami Heshug using […]
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Bill Falk

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Jon Haljan pilots the Earth-Moon Mailship. While on vacation, he receives a startling message from Professor Grant requesting a meeting. When Jon arrives, he is greeted by Freddie Blake, and his sister, Linda Blake. Informing […]
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Jon Haljan pilots the Earth-Moon Mailship. While on vacation, he receives a startling message from Professor Grant requesting a meeting. When Jon arrives, he is greeted by Freddie Blake, and his sister, Linda Blake. Informing […]
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Bill Foster

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Bill Foster was a young American scientist who invented Mekano, a giant humanoid robot. Bill meant for Mekano to be remote-controlled and not sentient, but Mekano developed some rudimentary sentience anyway. Bill was assisted by […]
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Bill Foster was a young American scientist who invented Mekano, a giant humanoid robot. Bill meant for Mekano to be remote-controlled and not sentient, but Mekano developed some rudimentary sentience anyway. Bill was assisted by […]
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Bill Frankman

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Space Patrol Captain Hi Judson and crew head into space to combat piracy between the Mars and Jupiter. The space pirates have been using the asteroid belt to ambush “Jupitor-Mars transport” ships. Tommy Lawson brings […]
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Space Patrol Captain Hi Judson and crew head into space to combat piracy between the Mars and Jupiter. The space pirates have been using the asteroid belt to ambush “Jupitor-Mars transport” ships. Tommy Lawson brings […]
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Bill King

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Bill King was a skilled, cunning and courageous soldier who fought in the Pacific Theater and all throughout Europe during World War II. He was an exceptional fighter, proficient with most military weapons of the […]
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Bill King was a skilled, cunning and courageous soldier who fought in the Pacific Theater and all throughout Europe during World War II. He was an exceptional fighter, proficient with most military weapons of the […]
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Bill White

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Bill White was Detective, First Class, in the homicide division of a unnamed city’s homicide division. Investigating some brutal murders, he discovers they are being committed not by a human, but by a monster called […]
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Bill White was Detective, First Class, in the homicide division of a unnamed city’s homicide division. Investigating some brutal murders, he discovers they are being committed not by a human, but by a monster called […]
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Billy Yank

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Billy Yank or Billy Yankee is the personification of the United States soldier (volunteer or Regular) during the American Civil War. The latter part of the name is derived from Yankee, previously a term for […]
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Billy Yank or Billy Yankee is the personification of the United States soldier (volunteer or Regular) during the American Civil War. The latter part of the name is derived from Yankee, previously a term for […]
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Bingo (Continental)

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Bingo, the Wonder Boy, was really Jerry Jones, Jr. a regular kid who only needs to say “KA-BANG!” in order to magically become the strongest and fastest boy in the whole world! He was aided […]
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Bingo, the Wonder Boy, was really Jerry Jones, Jr. a regular kid who only needs to say “KA-BANG!” in order to magically become the strongest and fastest boy in the whole world! He was aided […]
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Bingo (Prize)

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The brothers Freddy and Junior Tapps became the Flying Fist and Bingo, performers who billed themselves as “The Complete Vaudeville Show”, which included songs, dancing, juggling, ventriloquism, acrobatics, and more. In their spare time they […]
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The brothers Freddy and Junior Tapps became the Flying Fist and Bingo, performers who billed themselves as “The Complete Vaudeville Show”, which included songs, dancing, juggling, ventriloquism, acrobatics, and more. In their spare time they […]
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Bird Man

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The Bird Man, winged hunter of the plains and descendant of an ancient Native American god, was gifted with the ability to fly and the keenness of a bird of prey. He could fly and […]
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The Bird Man, winged hunter of the plains and descendant of an ancient Native American god, was gifted with the ability to fly and the keenness of a bird of prey. He could fly and […]
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Bird of Paradise (Fox)

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The woman who called herself the Bird of Paradise was a would-be extortionist that had a bizarre plan to threaten the world. She had developed rocket packs that she mounted on the backs of pigeons. […]
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The woman who called herself the Bird of Paradise was a would-be extortionist that had a bizarre plan to threaten the world. She had developed rocket packs that she mounted on the backs of pigeons. […]
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Bird of Paradise (Narrative)

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A trapeze artist and diver at Blaine’s Circus, Lorna La Verne aka: The Bird of Paradise, was torn between Mr. Grier, a phoney press man who wasn’t showcasing her enough, and Alex Blaine, manager of […]
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A trapeze artist and diver at Blaine’s Circus, Lorna La Verne aka: The Bird of Paradise, was torn between Mr. Grier, a phoney press man who wasn’t showcasing her enough, and Alex Blaine, manager of […]
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Bishop of Hereford

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The Bishop of Hereford is a character in the Robin Hood legend. He is typically portrayed as a wealthy and greedy clergyman who is robbed by Robin and his Merry Men. The character first appears […]
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The Bishop of Hereford is a character in the Robin Hood legend. He is typically portrayed as a wealthy and greedy clergyman who is robbed by Robin and his Merry Men. The character first appears […]
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Biwa bokuboku

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A biwa is a kind of lute, frequently used to sing stories and poems. The biwa bokuboku is a biwa that has grown a human body and is dressed like a blind priest, wielding a […]
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A biwa is a kind of lute, frequently used to sing stories and poems. The biwa bokuboku is a biwa that has grown a human body and is dressed like a blind priest, wielding a […]
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Black Ace (Hillman)

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The Black Ace was a disfigured Nazi fighter pilot who battled Airboy. Alias Black Ace Real Names/Alt Names Unknown Characteristics Villain, Aviator, Nazi Party, Hillman Universe, Game-themed, World War II Era Creators/Key Contributors Fred Kida(?) […]
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The Black Ace was a disfigured Nazi fighter pilot who battled Airboy. Alias Black Ace Real Names/Alt Names Unknown Characteristics Villain, Aviator, Nazi Party, Hillman Universe, Game-themed, World War II Era Creators/Key Contributors Fred Kida(?) […]
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Black Ace (Mascot)

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The Black Ace was the commander of the Mystery Squadron, a terrorist organization that flew fighter planes equipped with flame throwers. The Black Ace was a clever sort, an ace stunt pilot, and used a […]
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The Black Ace was the commander of the Mystery Squadron, a terrorist organization that flew fighter planes equipped with flame throwers. The Black Ace was a clever sort, an ace stunt pilot, and used a […]
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Black Ace Gang

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The Black Ace Gang was a band of violent armed robbers with a flair for the dramatic, who liked to dress up based on the faces of playing cards. They included the Black Ace, King […]
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The Black Ace Gang was a band of violent armed robbers with a flair for the dramatic, who liked to dress up based on the faces of playing cards. They included the Black Ace, King […]
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Black Angel

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Sylvia Manners was a society lady sent to live in an ancient castle with her aunt in the wake of the London bombings. She acted demure and sickly in public, but when the Nazi agents […]
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Sylvia Manners was a society lady sent to live in an ancient castle with her aunt in the wake of the London bombings. She acted demure and sickly in public, but when the Nazi agents […]
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Black Arrow (Literary)

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The Black Arrow tells the story of Richard (Dick) Shelton during the Wars of the Roses: how he becomes a knight, rescues his lady Joanna Sedley, and obtains justice for the murder of his father, […]
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The Black Arrow tells the story of Richard (Dick) Shelton during the Wars of the Roses: how he becomes a knight, rescues his lady Joanna Sedley, and obtains justice for the murder of his father, […]
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Black Arrow (Pelican)

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Rex Norton, the Black Arrow, flew over the North Atlantic Sea Lanes in order to investigate the strange disappearance of an American ship and its crew and passengers. The only clue to the vanishing ship […]
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Rex Norton, the Black Arrow, flew over the North Atlantic Sea Lanes in order to investigate the strange disappearance of an American ship and its crew and passengers. The only clue to the vanishing ship […]
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Black Axeman

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The Black Axeman was a Nazi executioner who worked for the Super-Brain. When the alien scientist captured the Rangers of Freedom, he ordered Black Axeman to behead Ranger Girl. The Nazi executioner was stopped by […]
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The Black Axeman was a Nazi executioner who worked for the Super-Brain. When the alien scientist captured the Rangers of Freedom, he ordered Black Axeman to behead Ranger Girl. The Nazi executioner was stopped by […]
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Black Baron

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The Black Baron was the captain of a ship, who promised to take people to the New World in the mid 18th century, but then betrayed them, put them in chains and sold them as […]
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The Black Baron was the captain of a ship, who promised to take people to the New World in the mid 18th century, but then betrayed them, put them in chains and sold them as […]
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Black Bart Bonner

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Space-Corporal Bart Bonner of the Perimeter Patrol is charged and found guilty of cruelty to natives and subordinates and flagrant miscarriage of orders. Commandant Luther Mynot reads the sentence. Bonner places the blame on Captain […]
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Space-Corporal Bart Bonner of the Perimeter Patrol is charged and found guilty of cruelty to natives and subordinates and flagrant miscarriage of orders. Commandant Luther Mynot reads the sentence. Bonner places the blame on Captain […]
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Black Barton

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Black Barton was an evil sorcerer who aided Sir Giles of Clewsby against King Arthur by transforming him into the Barghest. He drew up a plot to capture and curse the Silver Knight and force […]
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Black Barton was an evil sorcerer who aided Sir Giles of Clewsby against King Arthur by transforming him into the Barghest. He drew up a plot to capture and curse the Silver Knight and force […]
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Black Bat (Nedor 1)

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Known only as the Black Bat, he was a private investigator who assisted the police in crime-fighting. Known as “the first Black Bat”, he starred in stories that ran in the 6 published issues of […]
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Known only as the Black Bat, he was a private investigator who assisted the police in crime-fighting. Known as “the first Black Bat”, he starred in stories that ran in the 6 published issues of […]
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Black Bat (Nedor 2)

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District Attorney Tony Quinn is blinded by acid thrown by a thug working for Oliver Snate, a crime lord, and believes his career is over until a mysterious woman arrives (Carol Baldwin). She tells him […]
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District Attorney Tony Quinn is blinded by acid thrown by a thug working for Oliver Snate, a crime lord, and believes his career is over until a mysterious woman arrives (Carol Baldwin). She tells him […]
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Black Bat (Quality)

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When Jean Dupre’s mother married an old man whose ranch was sitting on major radium deposits, she expected to be rich once he died. However, the ranch owner left the ranch to his daughter, Marie. […]
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When Jean Dupre’s mother married an old man whose ranch was sitting on major radium deposits, she expected to be rich once he died. However, the ranch owner left the ranch to his daughter, Marie. […]
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Black Buccaneer

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Jeffrey Scott was a fencing instructor at Versailles and also a spy and the legendary privateer, the Black Buccaneer. He traveled the seas in his black ship, the Raven. He was helped by his friend […]
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Jeffrey Scott was a fencing instructor at Versailles and also a spy and the legendary privateer, the Black Buccaneer. He traveled the seas in his black ship, the Raven. He was helped by his friend […]
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Black Cat

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Linda Turner, daughter of a movie star and a stunt woman, became one of Hollywood’s biggest stars. Bored with the make-believe life of Tinsel Town, she decided to help her country when she came across […]
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Linda Turner, daughter of a movie star and a stunt woman, became one of Hollywood’s biggest stars. Bored with the make-believe life of Tinsel Town, she decided to help her country when she came across […]
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Black Clown

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Harry Parrish was a circus owner who ran his business into debt with his own greed. When he was denied a loan to save the circus, he vowed revenge and became the Black Clown. He […]
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Harry Parrish was a circus owner who ran his business into debt with his own greed. When he was denied a loan to save the circus, he vowed revenge and became the Black Clown. He […]
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Black Cobra (Ajax-Farrell)

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Steve Drake, an FBI Agent, was a grim Cold War avenger known as the Black Cobra. He was assisted by his sidekick, the Cobra Kid. He has no superpowers, but his costume was made from […]
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Steve Drake, an FBI Agent, was a grim Cold War avenger known as the Black Cobra. He was assisted by his sidekick, the Cobra Kid. He has no superpowers, but his costume was made from […]
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Black Cobra (Chesler)

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District Attorney Jim Hornsby puts on a costume and teams up with his younger brother Bob (aka: the “Cobra Kid”) to fight crime. He has no superpowers but is a skilled fighter. Alias Black Cobra […]
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District Attorney Jim Hornsby puts on a costume and teams up with his younger brother Bob (aka: the “Cobra Kid”) to fight crime. He has no superpowers but is a skilled fighter. Alias Black Cobra […]
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Black Commander

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Barry Haynes was a pilot sentenced to death for treason. This is actually a cover up though to allow him to locate the real Nazi spy ring, but the only person who knows this is […]
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Barry Haynes was a pilot sentenced to death for treason. This is actually a cover up though to allow him to locate the real Nazi spy ring, but the only person who knows this is […]
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Black Condor

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Richard Grey Jr. lost his parents during an archaeological expedition to Mongolia, where they were killed in an ambush. Richard was raised by giant black condors native to the region, and after studying his condor […]
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Richard Grey Jr. lost his parents during an archaeological expedition to Mongolia, where they were killed in an ambush. Richard was raised by giant black condors native to the region, and after studying his condor […]
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Black Death (Nedor)

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Originally a costumed murderer in a play by the same name, it appeared as if jealous actor Perry Knight had turned the role into reality by shooting his rival for the affections of actress Linda […]
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Originally a costumed murderer in a play by the same name, it appeared as if jealous actor Perry Knight had turned the role into reality by shooting his rival for the affections of actress Linda […]
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Black Death (Quality)

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After his father, the CEO of Holt Industries, was framed for murder by executives seeking to take over the company, The Black Death returned from South America to enact deadly revenge on all of them. […]
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After his father, the CEO of Holt Industries, was framed for murder by executives seeking to take over the company, The Black Death returned from South America to enact deadly revenge on all of them. […]
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Black Dragon (Lev Gleason)

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The Black Dragon and his Deaglos (bird-men) are foes of Captain Battle. He is “the last word in evil sorcery”, bewitching prisoners into giant Deaglos whose battle cry is “Clack, clack, Cloweeeee!”. In his feudal […]
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The Black Dragon and his Deaglos (bird-men) are foes of Captain Battle. He is “the last word in evil sorcery”, bewitching prisoners into giant Deaglos whose battle cry is “Clack, clack, Cloweeeee!”. In his feudal […]
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Black Dragon Society

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The Black Dragon Society (Kokuryūkai in Japanese) was a prominent paramilitary, ultra-nationalist right-wing group in real-life Japan founded in 1901 by Uchida Ryohei. Its name originated from the Amur River, called Heilongjiang or “Black Dragon […]
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The Black Dragon Society (Kokuryūkai in Japanese) was a prominent paramilitary, ultra-nationalist right-wing group in real-life Japan founded in 1901 by Uchida Ryohei. Its name originated from the Amur River, called Heilongjiang or “Black Dragon […]
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Black Dwarf

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Professional football player Shorty Wilson retired from the game and decided to use his skills to “turn the heat on the Underworld.” He had no powers but was athletic and a good fighter. Alias Black […]
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Professional football player Shorty Wilson retired from the game and decided to use his skills to “turn the heat on the Underworld.” He had no powers but was athletic and a good fighter. Alias Black […]
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Black Eagle (Fawcett)

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The residents of a fishing village are plagued by attacks from enormous marauding eagles. The villagers wipe out the eagles, leaving only the “unholy” Black Eagle, who is large enough to carry off a fully […]
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The residents of a fishing village are plagued by attacks from enormous marauding eagles. The villagers wipe out the eagles, leaving only the “unholy” Black Eagle, who is large enough to carry off a fully […]
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Black Eagle (Film)

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Vladimir Dubrovsky, a Lieutenant serving in the Imperial Guard of the Russian army, comes to the notice of the Czarina when he rescues Mascha, a beautiful young lady, and her aunt trapped in a runaway […]
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Vladimir Dubrovsky, a Lieutenant serving in the Imperial Guard of the Russian army, comes to the notice of the Czarina when he rescues Mascha, a beautiful young lady, and her aunt trapped in a runaway […]
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Black Friday

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American counter-intelligence agent, Black Friday, used to be Lee Ainsley, but then he was “murdered” by German agents. With the help of a famous doctor, Ainsley faked his own death and adopted the identity of […]
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American counter-intelligence agent, Black Friday, used to be Lee Ainsley, but then he was “murdered” by German agents. With the help of a famous doctor, Ainsley faked his own death and adopted the identity of […]
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Black Fury (1)

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John Perry works for the Daily Clarion as a gossip columnist and writes crime reports. He decides that he can get the best reports by doing a little undercover journalism, so he puts on a […]
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John Perry works for the Daily Clarion as a gossip columnist and writes crime reports. He decides that he can get the best reports by doing a little undercover journalism, so he puts on a […]
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Black Fury (2)

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Taho, a.k.a. the Black Fury, was a villainous female who used her trained black panthers to combat Rulah the Jungle Goddess after Rulah foiled her and her mate Umar’s plans to get rid of villagers […]
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Taho, a.k.a. the Black Fury, was a villainous female who used her trained black panthers to combat Rulah the Jungle Goddess after Rulah foiled her and her mate Umar’s plans to get rid of villagers […]
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Black Fury (Charlton)

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The Black Fury was a horse who led a pack of wild stallions and roamed the West righting wrongs. He was not unfriendly to humans and occasionally adventured with a human companion, but would part […]
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The Black Fury was a horse who led a pack of wild stallions and roamed the West righting wrongs. He was not unfriendly to humans and occasionally adventured with a human companion, but would part […]
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Black Hand

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Black Hand was the nemesis of Captain Flag who was unknowingly also responsible for the creation of Captain Flag. Black Hand kidnapped John Townsend to steal the wealthy inventor’s plans for a new bomb sight […]
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Black Hand was the nemesis of Captain Flag who was unknowingly also responsible for the creation of Captain Flag. Black Hand kidnapped John Townsend to steal the wealthy inventor’s plans for a new bomb sight […]
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Black Hood (Fawcett)

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The Black Hood was the leader of a gang of criminals who wore tight black hooded uniforms identical to his own. The gang was defeated by the magician, El Carim. The Black Hood used conventional […]
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The Black Hood was the leader of a gang of criminals who wore tight black hooded uniforms identical to his own. The gang was defeated by the magician, El Carim. The Black Hood used conventional […]
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Black Hood (MLJ)

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Kip Burland was a New York police officer framed for a crime he never committed by the Skull, a notorious criminal. Kip was let go from the force, but attempted to clear his name by […]
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Kip Burland was a New York police officer framed for a crime he never committed by the Skull, a notorious criminal. Kip was let go from the force, but attempted to clear his name by […]
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Black Hoods

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The Black Hoods were a xenophobic gang from the town of Cottonwood led by a man named Crosby. They were powerful enough that even the authorities were afraid to stop them. Jealous of the success […]
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The Black Hoods were a xenophobic gang from the town of Cottonwood led by a man named Crosby. They were powerful enough that even the authorities were afraid to stop them. Jealous of the success […]
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Black Jack

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Jack Jones was a police detective who went by the nickname Black Jack because he was a known card-player. While he enjoyed playing cards, Jack was an honest cop. After being betrayed by a fellow […]
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Jack Jones was a police detective who went by the nickname Black Jack because he was a known card-player. While he enjoyed playing cards, Jack was an honest cop. After being betrayed by a fellow […]
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Black Kitten

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Kit Weston is a former circus acrobat who was taken in by Linda Turner after the villain Fire Bug burned down his circus tent, killing his parents. It wasn’t long before he realized that his […]
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Kit Weston is a former circus acrobat who was taken in by Linda Turner after the villain Fire Bug burned down his circus tent, killing his parents. It wasn’t long before he realized that his […]
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Black Knight (Dell)

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The Black Knight was once a simple, young smithy, who saved his king from an assassination plot and was secretly knighted for it. As a knight, he hid his identity with a mask, but loyally […]
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The Black Knight was once a simple, young smithy, who saved his king from an assassination plot and was secretly knighted for it. As a knight, he hid his identity with a mask, but loyally […]
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Black Knight (MLJ)

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The Black Knight was a villain with a mountain top castle armed with archers, gangsters, rabbit-sized rats, and trap doors. The crime boss robbed banks to finance his plans of world domination. His plans are […]
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The Black Knight was a villain with a mountain top castle armed with archers, gangsters, rabbit-sized rats, and trap doors. The crime boss robbed banks to finance his plans of world domination. His plans are […]
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Black Knight (Sterling)

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Conrad Krueger was one of the most brilliant scientists in the world, and an authority on knighthood and the medieval ages. However, he was eventually sent to a state mental institution due to his dangerous […]
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Conrad Krueger was one of the most brilliant scientists in the world, and an authority on knighthood and the medieval ages. However, he was eventually sent to a state mental institution due to his dangerous […]
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Black Knight (Toby)

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Sir Robert, the Black Knight, was a rich man before he left for the crusades, but when he returned to England, he found himself a pauper, pawning the souvenirs he had collected during his adventures. […]
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Sir Robert, the Black Knight, was a rich man before he left for the crusades, but when he returned to England, he found himself a pauper, pawning the souvenirs he had collected during his adventures. […]
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Black Lady of Bradley Woods

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The Black Lady of Bradley Woods is a ghost which reportedly haunts the woods near the village of Bradley, Lincolnshire, England. Alleged eyewitnesses have described her as being young and pretty, around 5’6″ tall, dressed […]
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The Black Lady of Bradley Woods is a ghost which reportedly haunts the woods near the village of Bradley, Lincolnshire, England. Alleged eyewitnesses have described her as being young and pretty, around 5’6″ tall, dressed […]
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Black Lion (Bilbara)

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Koroo the Black Lion was believed to be an evil spirit by natives because of his peculiar colored fur, but the animals of the jungle feared and respected him as their king. Alias Black Lion […]
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Koroo the Black Lion was believed to be an evil spirit by natives because of his peculiar colored fur, but the animals of the jungle feared and respected him as their king. Alias Black Lion […]
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Black Lion (Fox)

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George Davis, a very successful (and therefore bored) big game hunter, decides to go after the most dangerous game and begins hunting criminals. He is never specifically said to have superpowers, but the stories show […]
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George Davis, a very successful (and therefore bored) big game hunter, decides to go after the most dangerous game and begins hunting criminals. He is never specifically said to have superpowers, but the stories show […]
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Black Mail

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Black Mail was a robot built by two Nazi scientist, using a suit of armor that was made for the tallest knight of the 13th century. It defeated the Iron Ace in personal combat, and […]
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Black Mail was a robot built by two Nazi scientist, using a suit of armor that was made for the tallest knight of the 13th century. It defeated the Iron Ace in personal combat, and […]
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Black Mandarin

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The Black Mandarin was actually a Japanese spy posing as a Chinese crime lord. He was exposed and brought to justice by Lance O’Casey. As The Black Mandarin, he led a crime syndicate in China […]
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The Black Mandarin was actually a Japanese spy posing as a Chinese crime lord. He was exposed and brought to justice by Lance O’Casey. As The Black Mandarin, he led a crime syndicate in China […]
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Black Mikado

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The Black Mikado was a Japanese agent who battled Captain Midnight. Captain Midnight #2-3. Alias Black Mikado Real Names/Alt Names Unknown Characteristics Villain, Fawcett Universe, World War II Era Creators/Key Contributors Jack Binder First Appearance […]
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The Black Mikado was a Japanese agent who battled Captain Midnight. Captain Midnight #2-3. Alias Black Mikado Real Names/Alt Names Unknown Characteristics Villain, Fawcett Universe, World War II Era Creators/Key Contributors Jack Binder First Appearance […]
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Black Orchid (Harvey)

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Judy Allen was the partner of Rocky Ford, a private investigator. Unbeknownst to Ford, Allen was secretly a non-powered hero calling herself Black Orchid. Meanwhile, unbeknownst to Allen, Ford was secretly a costumed hero known […]
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Judy Allen was the partner of Rocky Ford, a private investigator. Unbeknownst to Ford, Allen was secretly a non-powered hero calling herself Black Orchid. Meanwhile, unbeknownst to Allen, Ford was secretly a costumed hero known […]
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Black Orchid (Tops)

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Glamorous Diana Dawn, district attorney Richard Day’s secretary, was – unbeknownst to him – masquerading as the mysterious female sleuth “the Black Orchid.” She solved crimes with the aid of a magic ring that contains […]
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Glamorous Diana Dawn, district attorney Richard Day’s secretary, was – unbeknownst to him – masquerading as the mysterious female sleuth “the Black Orchid.” She solved crimes with the aid of a magic ring that contains […]
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Black Owl (Prize 1)

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Doug Danville was a wealthy New York playboy who decided to fight crime. He put on a costume and began his career as K the Unknown. He later changed his costume and adopted the moniker […]
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Doug Danville was a wealthy New York playboy who decided to fight crime. He put on a costume and began his career as K the Unknown. He later changed his costume and adopted the moniker […]
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Black Owl (Prize 2)

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Walt Walters and his family were taken hostage by a group of Hitler supporters shortly after the birth of his twin sons, Rick and Dick Walters. His wife was killed by their abductors and a […]
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Walt Walters and his family were taken hostage by a group of Hitler supporters shortly after the birth of his twin sons, Rick and Dick Walters. His wife was killed by their abductors and a […]
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Black Panther

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The Black Panther was a mystery man whose reputation had spread enough to be instantly recognized and feared by his foe, the evil foreign agent Erick Rogats and Rogats’ minion Argo. Erick Rogats kidnapped Professor […]
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The Black Panther was a mystery man whose reputation had spread enough to be instantly recognized and feared by his foe, the evil foreign agent Erick Rogats and Rogats’ minion Argo. Erick Rogats kidnapped Professor […]
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Black Pharaoh

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In 12th Dynasty Egypt, 4000 years ago, the newly ascended Black Pharaoh imprisoned his rival, Amentep, a.k.a. Ibis, for defying his rule and for fighting back against his tyranny. the pharaoh renounced his allegiance to […]
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In 12th Dynasty Egypt, 4000 years ago, the newly ascended Black Pharaoh imprisoned his rival, Amentep, a.k.a. Ibis, for defying his rule and for fighting back against his tyranny. the pharaoh renounced his allegiance to […]
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Black Puma

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Black Puma, or sometimes the Puma, was a costumed criminal that led a crime ring that used slave labor to make counterfeit, or “doped”, cigarettes under the orders of the Nazis. His lair was full […]
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Black Puma, or sometimes the Puma, was a costumed criminal that led a crime ring that used slave labor to make counterfeit, or “doped”, cigarettes under the orders of the Nazis. His lair was full […]
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Black Raiders

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Gordon Summers and Harold “Red” Crandall were ex-commandos, members of the Black Raider Battalion. After being wounded on the beaches of Normandy on D-Day, the two were honorably discharged. Bored, living their lives as civilians, […]
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Gordon Summers and Harold “Red” Crandall were ex-commandos, members of the Black Raider Battalion. After being wounded on the beaches of Normandy on D-Day, the two were honorably discharged. Bored, living their lives as civilians, […]
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Black Rat

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The Black Rat was a criminal mastermind who dressed like a huge rat. His crime waves were stopped by Bulletman and Bulletgirl. Bulletman believed his foe defeated after seeing the Black Rat fall into a […]
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The Black Rat was a criminal mastermind who dressed like a huge rat. His crime waves were stopped by Bulletman and Bulletgirl. Bulletman believed his foe defeated after seeing the Black Rat fall into a […]
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Black Satan (Chesler)

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Black Satan was a district attorney during the day, but at night, he became the Black Satan to fight against crime. He had no powers, but he did carry a special gun that could blind […]
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Black Satan was a district attorney during the day, but at night, he became the Black Satan to fight against crime. He had no powers, but he did carry a special gun that could blind […]
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Black Satan (Nedor)

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Black Satan was a villain who fought the Four Comrades. Alias Black Satan Real Names/Alt Names Unknown Characteristics Villain, Standard Universe, World War II Era Creators/Key Contributors Maurice Gutwirth First Appearance Startling Comics #16 (August […]
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Black Satan was a villain who fought the Four Comrades. Alias Black Satan Real Names/Alt Names Unknown Characteristics Villain, Standard Universe, World War II Era Creators/Key Contributors Maurice Gutwirth First Appearance Startling Comics #16 (August […]
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Black Seers of Yimsha

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Set in mythical Hyborian versions of India, Pakistan, and Afghanistan (Vendhya and Afghulistan respectively), “The People of the Black Circle” opens with the death of the emperor of Vendhya, leading to the ascension of his […]
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Set in mythical Hyborian versions of India, Pakistan, and Afghanistan (Vendhya and Afghulistan respectively), “The People of the Black Circle” opens with the death of the emperor of Vendhya, leading to the ascension of his […]
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Black Seven

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Omar was born under a prophecy of evil known as “The Black Seven.” Due to being the 7th son from a 7th son, and born on the 7th day, his life brought a curse to […]
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Omar was born under a prophecy of evil known as “The Black Seven.” Due to being the 7th son from a 7th son, and born on the 7th day, his life brought a curse to […]
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Black Shark

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The Black Shark was a criminal and the captain of a technologically advanced submarine, that had capabilities rivaling those of the submarine commanded by The Red Torpedo. The Black Shark and Red Torpedo were personal […]
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The Black Shark was a criminal and the captain of a technologically advanced submarine, that had capabilities rivaling those of the submarine commanded by The Red Torpedo. The Black Shark and Red Torpedo were personal […]
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Black Snake

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The Black Snake was Agent 1XQ, a Nazi sleeper agent who lived in the United States. He was ordered by Hitler to retrieve secret plans that had fallen into American hands, but he was stopped […]
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The Black Snake was Agent 1XQ, a Nazi sleeper agent who lived in the United States. He was ordered by Hitler to retrieve secret plans that had fallen into American hands, but he was stopped […]
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Black Spider (Ace)

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Ralph Nelson, District Attorney, put on a costume to fight criminals as the Black Spider. He was assisted by his secretary, Peggy Dodge. Peggy was aware of his costumed identity and occasionally aided him, wearing […]
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Ralph Nelson, District Attorney, put on a costume to fight criminals as the Black Spider. He was assisted by his secretary, Peggy Dodge. Peggy was aware of his costumed identity and occasionally aided him, wearing […]
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Black Spider (Fawcett)

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A French murderer who was captured in the US before being extradited to his homeland, it was thought Jules Rey died imprisoned in a dungeon, but he instead had only gone blind and, after becoming […]
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A French murderer who was captured in the US before being extradited to his homeland, it was thought Jules Rey died imprisoned in a dungeon, but he instead had only gone blind and, after becoming […]
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Black Star

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Black Star, “The Hooded and Caped Titan of Crime” was a criminal mastermind and gang leader with a sense of honor. He does not murder people or threaten women and does not allow his men […]
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Black Star, “The Hooded and Caped Titan of Crime” was a criminal mastermind and gang leader with a sense of honor. He does not murder people or threaten women and does not allow his men […]
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Black Tarantula

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Count Rorret was born in the year 1101, but he somehow managed to cheat death, returning to the land of the living with vast new powers. His mission was to kill anyone he deemed too […]
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Count Rorret was born in the year 1101, but he somehow managed to cheat death, returning to the land of the living with vast new powers. His mission was to kill anyone he deemed too […]
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Black Terror (Nedor 1)

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Nedor’s first Black Terror was a non-powered criminal named Mr. Tyler who crossed paths with the Woman in Red. Alias Black Terror (1) Real Names/Alt Names Mr. Tyler Characteristics Villain, Standard Universe, World War II […]
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Nedor’s first Black Terror was a non-powered criminal named Mr. Tyler who crossed paths with the Woman in Red. Alias Black Terror (1) Real Names/Alt Names Mr. Tyler Characteristics Villain, Standard Universe, World War II […]
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Black Terror (Nedor 2)

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Pharmacist Bob Benton was being harassed for protection money. After he convinced the goons to give him one more day, they stormed out – knocking down teenager Tim Roland on the way. Feeling bad for […]
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Pharmacist Bob Benton was being harassed for protection money. After he convinced the goons to give him one more day, they stormed out – knocking down teenager Tim Roland on the way. Feeling bad for […]
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Black Terror of Mexico

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In Mexico, Profiro Juarez Rivera and Miguel (presumably a relative of his) saw a movie about the Black Terror and were inspired to take up the mantle of the Terror Twins themselves to fight bandits. […]
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In Mexico, Profiro Juarez Rivera and Miguel (presumably a relative of his) saw a movie about the Black Terror and were inspired to take up the mantle of the Terror Twins themselves to fight bandits. […]
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Black Thorn

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Henry Hawley was the manager of the “Defend America League” which was actually a front for the “Destroy America League” a fifth column organization. As The Black Thorn, Hawley managed to steal the Mummy Ray […]
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Henry Hawley was the manager of the “Defend America League” which was actually a front for the “Destroy America League” a fifth column organization. As The Black Thorn, Hawley managed to steal the Mummy Ray […]
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Black Venus

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Mary Roche was originally an exotic dancer at a Paris night club. She was known as “Black Venus” because of her beauty and the black curve-hugging bodysuit. She was engaged to Jean Cartier, a Parisian […]
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Mary Roche was originally an exotic dancer at a Paris night club. She was known as “Black Venus” because of her beauty and the black curve-hugging bodysuit. She was engaged to Jean Cartier, a Parisian […]
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Black Vulture

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Professor De Groot was a colleague of Professor Masters, aka The American Crusader. De Groot was hypnotized by the Nazi mastermind known as Mr. Eyes into sabotaging new American technologies being developed at the university. […]
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Professor De Groot was a colleague of Professor Masters, aka The American Crusader. De Groot was hypnotized by the Nazi mastermind known as Mr. Eyes into sabotaging new American technologies being developed at the university. […]
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Black Widow (Fox)

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Dolly Baker was a file clerk for the Navy intelligence who went rogue as “The Black Widow.” She fell to her death while battling the Blue Beetle (though no body was ever recovered). Alias Black […]
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Dolly Baker was a file clerk for the Navy intelligence who went rogue as “The Black Widow.” She fell to her death while battling the Blue Beetle (though no body was ever recovered). Alias Black […]
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Black Widow (Holyoke)

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Linda Masters’ husband is murdered by criminals, so she puts on a mask and fights crime as the Black Widow. She could sense danger and carried an automatic pistol. She was also very agile, a […]
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Linda Masters’ husband is murdered by criminals, so she puts on a mask and fights crime as the Black Widow. She could sense danger and carried an automatic pistol. She was also very agile, a […]
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Black Wings

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The Black Wings, later called the Night Devils, were British special Agents 5 and 9, a.k.a. Lt. Dan Cork and Lt. Tom Harrow. In their first published appearance, the agents parachuted into Berlin to destroy […]
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The Black Wings, later called the Night Devils, were British special Agents 5 and 9, a.k.a. Lt. Dan Cork and Lt. Tom Harrow. In their first published appearance, the agents parachuted into Berlin to destroy […]
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Black Witch

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The Black Witch was the host of the features “Witch’s Cauldron” and “Stories of the Black Witch” who told tales of horror. She acted as a narrator or catalyst, but usually did not take part […]
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The Black Witch was the host of the features “Witch’s Cauldron” and “Stories of the Black Witch” who told tales of horror. She acted as a narrator or catalyst, but usually did not take part […]
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Black X

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Black X (sometimes known as Black Ace) was a charming American spy who fought the enemies of freedom both overseas and back in the states. He was originally Richard Spencer, a Washington D.C. bureaucrat and […]
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Black X (sometimes known as Black Ace) was a charming American spy who fought the enemies of freedom both overseas and back in the states. He was originally Richard Spencer, a Washington D.C. bureaucrat and […]
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Blackbeard

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Blackbeard (c. 1680) is probably the most notorious pirate in history, well known for his ruthlessness. He was an Englishman who operated primarily in the West Indies and the Caribbean. He captured a French ship […]
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Blackbeard (c. 1680) is probably the most notorious pirate in history, well known for his ruthlessness. He was an Englishman who operated primarily in the West Indies and the Caribbean. He captured a French ship […]
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Blackbird

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Jake Baxter builds an ultra-fast airplane and names it the Blackbird, but then the Nazis arrive. They try to steal his plane and its engineering secrets, killing Baxter’s friend Dutch Berry and destroying the plane […]
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Jake Baxter builds an ultra-fast airplane and names it the Blackbird, but then the Nazis arrive. They try to steal his plane and its engineering secrets, killing Baxter’s friend Dutch Berry and destroying the plane […]
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Blackhawk

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Blackhawk was an ace pilot from Poland. After Nazis bombed the peaceful farm that his family lived on, in the opening days of World War II, killing everyone he loved, Blackhawk vowed to battle tyranny. […]
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Blackhawk was an ace pilot from Poland. After Nazis bombed the peaceful farm that his family lived on, in the opening days of World War II, killing everyone he loved, Blackhawk vowed to battle tyranny. […]
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Blackie the Mystery Boy

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Phil was the young ward of the hero known as the Lynx and joined the Lynx in his crime fighting adventures. He was a good detective and an exceptional fighter, capable of taking on grown […]
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Phil was the young ward of the hero known as the Lynx and joined the Lynx in his crime fighting adventures. He was a good detective and an exceptional fighter, capable of taking on grown […]
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Blackmask (Fawcett)

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Stephen Doone was a newspaper publisher who ran one of the largest crime syndicates in the city as “The Blackmask.” He used his newspaper to influence events. He was eventually taken down by Bulletman. As […]
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Stephen Doone was a newspaper publisher who ran one of the largest crime syndicates in the city as “The Blackmask.” He used his newspaper to influence events. He was eventually taken down by Bulletman. As […]
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Blackout (Holyoke)

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Jack Wayne, a former fighter pilot, worked under Pop Simms as an American correspondent for the New York Globe’s Berlin Bureau. One day, both men were taken by the Gestapo for questioning and were tortured, […]
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Jack Wayne, a former fighter pilot, worked under Pop Simms as an American correspondent for the New York Globe’s Berlin Bureau. One day, both men were taken by the Gestapo for questioning and were tortured, […]
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Blackout (Lev Gleason)

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Basil Brusilof, a Yugoslavian scientist, was in his lab in Belgrade when it was bombed by the Germans. The explosion did not kill him; instead, he was changed and given powers. His body became pitch […]
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Basil Brusilof, a Yugoslavian scientist, was in his lab in Belgrade when it was bombed by the Germans. The explosion did not kill him; instead, he was changed and given powers. His body became pitch […]
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Blackout (Quality)

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Blackout was a foreign agent who struck during black outs, eventually stopped by Uncle Sam. Aided by a small gang, he wielded a dagger and sometimes used explosives. Alias Blackout (3) Real Names/Alt Names Unknown […]
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Blackout was a foreign agent who struck during black outs, eventually stopped by Uncle Sam. Aided by a small gang, he wielded a dagger and sometimes used explosives. Alias Blackout (3) Real Names/Alt Names Unknown […]
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Blaga Daru

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Prince Blaga Daru was an interplanetary pirate. Commanding an army of outlaw forces, he used “Super-Dreadnaught” ships to conquer Europe. From his headquarters in London, Daru planned to conquer the rest of Earth, which he […]
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Prince Blaga Daru was an interplanetary pirate. Commanding an army of outlaw forces, he used “Super-Dreadnaught” ships to conquer Europe. From his headquarters in London, Daru planned to conquer the rest of Earth, which he […]
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Blanda

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Blanda is a jungle girl who rules over the animal worshiping Aza tribe. She fell in love with Greg Martin, a big game hunter the tribe had captured. She helped him escape from the Aza’s […]
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Blanda is a jungle girl who rules over the animal worshiping Aza tribe. She fell in love with Greg Martin, a big game hunter the tribe had captured. She helped him escape from the Aza’s […]
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Blargo

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Sometime in the late 21st century, on the small planetoid Oceania, Blargo was the captain in charge of the “fishermen” an outlaw band trafficking in illegal oddities salvaged from the depths below. Until the day […]
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Sometime in the late 21st century, on the small planetoid Oceania, Blargo was the captain in charge of the “fishermen” an outlaw band trafficking in illegal oddities salvaged from the depths below. Until the day […]
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Blast

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Space Ranger Blast is sent on a mission by the Chief Ranger to track down the mysterious leader of a space pirate gang. The gang is equipped with “thousands of fantastically ingenious devices”, which make […]
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Space Ranger Blast is sent on a mission by the Chief Ranger to track down the mysterious leader of a space pirate gang. The gang is equipped with “thousands of fantastically ingenious devices”, which make […]
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Blast Baker

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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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Blast Bennet

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Blast Bennett and his sidekick Red flew through space in their ship in search of adventure. Alias Blast Bennet Real Names/Alt Names Blast Bennet Characteristics Adventurer, Aviator, Sci-Fi Hero, Fox Feature Universe, World War II […]
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Blast Bennett and his sidekick Red flew through space in their ship in search of adventure. Alias Blast Bennet Real Names/Alt Names Blast Bennet Characteristics Adventurer, Aviator, Sci-Fi Hero, Fox Feature Universe, World War II […]
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Blaze Barton

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Blaze Barton was a science fiction hero who traveled the galaxy confronting hostile aliens and villains such as Captain Garin, Rockmen, Martians, or the Core-men. Alias Blaze Barton Real Names/Alt Names Blaze Barton Characteristics Sci-Fi […]
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Blaze Barton was a science fiction hero who traveled the galaxy confronting hostile aliens and villains such as Captain Garin, Rockmen, Martians, or the Core-men. Alias Blaze Barton Real Names/Alt Names Blaze Barton Characteristics Sci-Fi […]
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Blaze Baylor

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Blaze Baylor became a crime fighter in order to avenge the death of his famous Fire Chief father, “Smokey” Baylor, who was accidentally killed putting out an arsonist’s fire. Baylor used his fighting skills, his […]
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Blaze Baylor became a crime fighter in order to avenge the death of his famous Fire Chief father, “Smokey” Baylor, who was accidentally killed putting out an arsonist’s fire. Baylor used his fighting skills, his […]
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Blitz (Fiction House)

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Blitz was a bald, monocle wearing Nazi agent who hired the Smiler to retrieve an invention wanted by the Third Reich. Blitz already possessed a device that fires lightning bolts and a small tear-gas gun, […]
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Blitz was a bald, monocle wearing Nazi agent who hired the Smiler to retrieve an invention wanted by the Third Reich. Blitz already possessed a device that fires lightning bolts and a small tear-gas gun, […]
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Blitz (Fox)

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Blitz was a notorious super-criminal and the nemesis of Black Lion and Cub. He battled the duo in all of their adventures only to have his schemes foiled each and every time. Alias Blitz (Fox) […]
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Blitz was a notorious super-criminal and the nemesis of Black Lion and Cub. He battled the duo in all of their adventures only to have his schemes foiled each and every time. Alias Blitz (Fox) […]
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Blitz (Nedor)

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A stone age man found in the Alps by the Germans. While battling the Fighting Yank, he was thrown into a pool of water and then swallowed up by the earth. Ability to drain the […]
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A stone age man found in the Alps by the Germans. While battling the Fighting Yank, he was thrown into a pool of water and then swallowed up by the earth. Ability to drain the […]
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Blitz Buster

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Major John Chalmers of the U.S. Secret Service was known as the “Blitz Buster.” He earned this alias by going undercover, in disguise, in occupied France, Germany, and elsewhere, and helping to stop a German […]
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Major John Chalmers of the U.S. Secret Service was known as the “Blitz Buster.” He earned this alias by going undercover, in disguise, in occupied France, Germany, and elsewhere, and helping to stop a German […]
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Blond Garth

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As a little boy, Blond Garth was shipwrecked. Clinging to an empty water cask, he washed up on an island and was raised by Bubu the Medicine Man. Under the wise tutelage of Bubu, Garth […]
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As a little boy, Blond Garth was shipwrecked. Clinging to an empty water cask, he washed up on an island and was raised by Bubu the Medicine Man. Under the wise tutelage of Bubu, Garth […]
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Blonde Bomber

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Honey Blake, also known as the Blonde Bomber, was an ace newsreel camerawoman as well as an expert chemist who was involved in numerous strange adventures. Her sidekick and cameraman was Jimmy Slapso. Alias Blonde […]
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Honey Blake, also known as the Blonde Bomber, was an ace newsreel camerawoman as well as an expert chemist who was involved in numerous strange adventures. Her sidekick and cameraman was Jimmy Slapso. Alias Blonde […]
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Bloody Mary

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Bloody Mary is a legend of a ghost, phantom, or spirit conjured to reveal the future. She is said to appear in a mirror when her name is chanted repeatedly. The Bloody Mary apparition may […]
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Bloody Mary is a legend of a ghost, phantom, or spirit conjured to reveal the future. She is said to appear in a mirror when her name is chanted repeatedly. The Bloody Mary apparition may […]
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Bloor

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In the dystopic future of 1982, Bloor, the dictator of planet Uranus, arrives in New-New York with a fleet of spaceships to speak with the local ruler. He is willing to pay Seng I ten […]
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In the dystopic future of 1982, Bloor, the dictator of planet Uranus, arrives in New-New York with a fleet of spaceships to speak with the local ruler. He is willing to pay Seng I ten […]
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Blue Beetle (Charlton I)

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The Silver Age version of Dan Garrett was an archaeologist based out of Egypt, who discovered an ancient tomb of the Pharaoh Kha-ef-Re which housed a magical blue scarab. The scarab gave Dan super strength, […]
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The Silver Age version of Dan Garrett was an archaeologist based out of Egypt, who discovered an ancient tomb of the Pharaoh Kha-ef-Re which housed a magical blue scarab. The scarab gave Dan super strength, […]
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Blue Beetle (Charlton II)

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Ted Kord became the Blue Beetle after his former mentor and original Blue Beetle, Dan Garrett, was killed in battle with androids created by Ted Kord’s Uncle Jarvis in order to take over Earth. As […]
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Ted Kord became the Blue Beetle after his former mentor and original Blue Beetle, Dan Garrett, was killed in battle with androids created by Ted Kord’s Uncle Jarvis in order to take over Earth. As […]
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Blue Beetle (Fox)

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After his father was killed by a gangster’s bullet, young Dan Garret joined the New York Police Department, but he soon tired of the slow pace and red tape of police work. He donned a […]
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After his father was killed by a gangster’s bullet, young Dan Garret joined the New York Police Department, but he soon tired of the slow pace and red tape of police work. He donned a […]
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Blue Beetle (Nazi)

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Fritz Von Straff, a captured Nazi spy, was a Dan Garret look alike. The FBI forced him to operate as the Blue Beetle in Germany. However, Fritz gets greedy, so the real Blue Beetle was […]
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Fritz Von Straff, a captured Nazi spy, was a Dan Garret look alike. The FBI forced him to operate as the Blue Beetle in Germany. However, Fritz gets greedy, so the real Blue Beetle was […]
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Blue Bolt

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Fred Parrish, a star football player at Harvard, is practicing in a remote mountainous area with two friends when a storm develops. The three run for cover but are struck by lightning, with only Parrish […]
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Fred Parrish, a star football player at Harvard, is practicing in a remote mountainous area with two friends when a storm develops. The three run for cover but are struck by lightning, with only Parrish […]
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Blue Circle

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Len Stafford was a young inventor who decided to use the fortune he inherited from his father to fight crime as the Blue Circle. He arranged a pardon for seven reformed “past masters in crime.” […]
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Len Stafford was a young inventor who decided to use the fortune he inherited from his father to fight crime as the Blue Circle. He arranged a pardon for seven reformed “past masters in crime.” […]
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Blue Circle Council

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The Blue Circle arranged a pardon for seven reformed “past masters in crime.” In exchange, they agreed to assemble whenever he asked as the Blue Circle Council, to provide advice and more direct assistance if […]
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The Blue Circle arranged a pardon for seven reformed “past masters in crime.” In exchange, they agreed to assemble whenever he asked as the Blue Circle Council, to provide advice and more direct assistance if […]
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Blue Fire

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Jack Knapp, a hard-working young scientist, is the victim of an accidental explosion, which makes him intangible and his body covered with blue flames that do not burn him or his clothes. After two hours […]
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Jack Knapp, a hard-working young scientist, is the victim of an accidental explosion, which makes him intangible and his body covered with blue flames that do not burn him or his clothes. After two hours […]
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Blue Flame

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“In all the titanic turmoils that the Blue Flame had in his battles to give crime the hot foot, he never thought the day would come when he’d meet a man like S. Aitan…or is […]
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“In all the titanic turmoils that the Blue Flame had in his battles to give crime the hot foot, he never thought the day would come when he’d meet a man like S. Aitan…or is […]
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Blue Ghost

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The Blue Ghost was a skilled fighter and a crack shot. A masked crimefighter, the Blue Ghost was mistakenly believed to be a criminal by Inspector Hicks of Scotland Yard. Contrary to the depiction on […]
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The Blue Ghost was a skilled fighter and a crack shot. A masked crimefighter, the Blue Ghost was mistakenly believed to be a criminal by Inspector Hicks of Scotland Yard. Contrary to the depiction on […]
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Blue Lady

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Lucille Martin was an adventure novelist visiting China, where she was researching for her next book. On the ship she befriends a Chinese woman named Lotus, who works as a maid for a Chin Liang, […]
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Lucille Martin was an adventure novelist visiting China, where she was researching for her next book. On the ship she befriends a Chinese woman named Lotus, who works as a maid for a Chin Liang, […]
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Blue Monk

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The Blue Monk was a re-printed and re-named version of the Black Dwarf. Alias Blue Monk Real Names/Alt Names Stubby Watson Characteristics Hero, Atomic Age Creators/Key Contributors Paul Gattuso First Appearance Crime Reporter #1 (August […]
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The Blue Monk was a re-printed and re-named version of the Black Dwarf. Alias Blue Monk Real Names/Alt Names Stubby Watson Characteristics Hero, Atomic Age Creators/Key Contributors Paul Gattuso First Appearance Crime Reporter #1 (August […]
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Blue Spark

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The Blue Spark was a mad inventor, who used his advanced technology to conduct criminal and terrorist activities, including kidnapping, murder, extortion and robbery. He was brought to justice by Magno. The Blue Spark had […]
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The Blue Spark was a mad inventor, who used his advanced technology to conduct criminal and terrorist activities, including kidnapping, murder, extortion and robbery. He was brought to justice by Magno. The Blue Spark had […]
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Blue Streak (Holyoke)

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The Blue Streak was called a “Defender of the People” and the “self-appointed foe of ruthless dictators.” His sidekick was his Asian chauffeur and friend, Tago. Blue Streak had no superpowers but was a skilled […]
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The Blue Streak was called a “Defender of the People” and the “self-appointed foe of ruthless dictators.” His sidekick was his Asian chauffeur and friend, Tago. Blue Streak had no superpowers but was a skilled […]
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Blue Streak (Prize)

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Jim Dare, his brother Bob, and his sister Kitty were trapeze artists at the Great Dingling Brothers circus. However, when Scarface and his gang steal money from the ticket booth, Bob, ignoring his brother’s advice, […]
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Jim Dare, his brother Bob, and his sister Kitty were trapeze artists at the Great Dingling Brothers circus. However, when Scarface and his gang steal money from the ticket booth, Bob, ignoring his brother’s advice, […]
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Blue Tracer

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William “Wild Bill” Dunn was an American engineer working with the army in a secluded portion of Ethiopia. While working, his team was attacked by a group of supernatural beings named the M’bujies. The M’bujies […]
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William “Wild Bill” Dunn was an American engineer working with the army in a secluded portion of Ethiopia. While working, his team was attacked by a group of supernatural beings named the M’bujies. The M’bujies […]
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Blue-Tentacled Thing

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In his lab, Professor Jason Arnold shows his prized pupil, Tom Graves, an experiment for prolonging life. Professor Arnold injects a serum into lab animals, but the animals fade and disappear. Overly excited, Arnold accidentally […]
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In his lab, Professor Jason Arnold shows his prized pupil, Tom Graves, an experiment for prolonging life. Professor Arnold injects a serum into lab animals, but the animals fade and disappear. Overly excited, Arnold accidentally […]
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Bluebeard

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Bluebeard is a wealthy aristocrat, feared and shunned because of his ugly, blue beard. He has been married several times, but no one knows what became of his wives. He is therefore avoided by the […]
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Bluebeard is a wealthy aristocrat, feared and shunned because of his ugly, blue beard. He has been married several times, but no one knows what became of his wives. He is therefore avoided by the […]
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Blunderbore

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Blunderbore is a man-eating giant who lived in Ludgvan Lese or Penwith, England. He terrorized travelers heading north to St Ives. In the story of Jack the Giant Killer, he kidnaps a sleeping Jack and […]
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Blunderbore is a man-eating giant who lived in Ludgvan Lese or Penwith, England. He terrorized travelers heading north to St Ives. In the story of Jack the Giant Killer, he kidnaps a sleeping Jack and […]
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Blyntzyns

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The Blyntzyns are a race of tiny aliens from a mineral-rich world devoid of resources such as water, sand, and wood. They search the universe, conquering worlds rich in the resources they need, like Earth. […]
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The Blyntzyns are a race of tiny aliens from a mineral-rich world devoid of resources such as water, sand, and wood. They search the universe, conquering worlds rich in the resources they need, like Earth. […]
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Bo Briantus

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Bo Briantus was a chemist of the year 9767 AD. He developed an antidote to the chemicals with which Kroll Mull drugged his subjects to make them think the images from his dream palaces were […]
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Bo Briantus was a chemist of the year 9767 AD. He developed an antidote to the chemicals with which Kroll Mull drugged his subjects to make them think the images from his dream palaces were […]
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Bob Barry

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Bob Barry is a Space Ranger with the Space Rangers; a law enforcement group from 2552. The Space Rangers consist of their leader, Commodore Rex Clive, second-in-command, Adjutant Speed Lansing, Jim Jones. Bob Barry, and […]
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Bob Barry is a Space Ranger with the Space Rangers; a law enforcement group from 2552. The Space Rangers consist of their leader, Commodore Rex Clive, second-in-command, Adjutant Speed Lansing, Jim Jones. Bob Barry, and […]
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Bob Bright

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Captain Bob Bright and his old space-salt friend Gaffy are seeking a cargo for their spaceship. They find a young woman being assaulted by ruffians and save her. The woman is June Rogers. She and […]
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Captain Bob Bright and his old space-salt friend Gaffy are seeking a cargo for their spaceship. They find a young woman being assaulted by ruffians and save her. The woman is June Rogers. She and […]
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Bob Burke

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Bob Burke is a “lone castaway on Mars” after surviving a spaceship crash seven years earlier. Living in the Southern desert of Mars, he fashioned a shelter from the remnants of the spaceship. Food was […]
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Bob Burke is a “lone castaway on Mars” after surviving a spaceship crash seven years earlier. Living in the Southern desert of Mars, he fashioned a shelter from the remnants of the spaceship. Food was […]
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Bob Packard

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Bob Packard and his wife Margo have a fight and decide to call it quits. Bob returns to his childhood home on a family farm and finds his pet dog Toby is living there. He […]
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Bob Packard and his wife Margo have a fight and decide to call it quits. Bob returns to his childhood home on a family farm and finds his pet dog Toby is living there. He […]
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Bob Phantom

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Walt Whitney was a New York City news reporter who wrote a gossip column called ‘On Broadway.’ It frequently made fun of law enforcement who failed to catch criminals and because of this Walt was […]
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Walt Whitney was a New York City news reporter who wrote a gossip column called ‘On Broadway.’ It frequently made fun of law enforcement who failed to catch criminals and because of this Walt was […]
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Bodhidharma

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Bodhidharma was a semi-legendary Buddhist monk who lived during the 5th or 6th century CE. He is traditionally credited as the transmitter of Chan Buddhism to China, and is regarded as its first Chinese patriarch. […]
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Bodhidharma was a semi-legendary Buddhist monk who lived during the 5th or 6th century CE. He is traditionally credited as the transmitter of Chan Buddhism to China, and is regarded as its first Chinese patriarch. […]
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Bogey Man

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Kendall Richards was a mystery writer who had been such a big help to the police that gangster Rusty Blade decided to bump him off. However, Richards proved too tough for Blade’s thugs. They managed […]
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Kendall Richards was a mystery writer who had been such a big help to the police that gangster Rusty Blade decided to bump him off. However, Richards proved too tough for Blade’s thugs. They managed […]
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Boiuna

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The Boiuna, or large snake, is a myth of Amazonian Amerindian origin. Mimics the shapes of vessels, attracting castaways to the river bottom. The British Colonel Percy Harrison Fawcett, explorer who made seven expeditions in […]
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The Boiuna, or large snake, is a myth of Amazonian Amerindian origin. Mimics the shapes of vessels, attracting castaways to the river bottom. The British Colonel Percy Harrison Fawcett, explorer who made seven expeditions in […]
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Bolan

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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 thinks […]
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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 thinks […]
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Bolo

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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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Bomba the Jungle Boy

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Bomba the Jungle Boy is a series of American boys’ adventure books produced by the Stratemeyer Syndicate under the pseudonym Roy Rockwood. and published by Cupples and Leon in the first half of the 20th […]
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Bomba the Jungle Boy is a series of American boys’ adventure books produced by the Stratemeyer Syndicate under the pseudonym Roy Rockwood. and published by Cupples and Leon in the first half of the 20th […]
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Bomber Burns

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Jack “Bomber” Burns was a US stunt pilot, but after his co-pilot, Dave Matten, was killed by Germans who almost killed Burns as well, he steals a Lockheed XP-38 fighter, the fastest plane in the […]
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Jack “Bomber” Burns was a US stunt pilot, but after his co-pilot, Dave Matten, was killed by Germans who almost killed Burns as well, he steals a Lockheed XP-38 fighter, the fastest plane in the […]
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Bombo

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Bombo was a jungle hero who, with his mate Tanee, dealt with the terrors lurking in the jungle, such as the Golden Ghost Gorilla and The Creeping Scourge. Alias Bombo Real Names/Alt Names Bombo Characteristics […]
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Bombo was a jungle hero who, with his mate Tanee, dealt with the terrors lurking in the jungle, such as the Golden Ghost Gorilla and The Creeping Scourge. Alias Bombo Real Names/Alt Names Bombo Characteristics […]
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Bombshell

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On the planet Mars, the Roman god of war, also known as Mars, has grown disgusted with the Nazis, who have turned war into a mindless slaughter. He sends his skilled and courageous son, Dryas […]
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On the planet Mars, the Roman god of war, also known as Mars, has grown disgusted with the Nazis, who have turned war into a mindless slaughter. He sends his skilled and courageous son, Dryas […]
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Bonnie O’Toole

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Bonnie O’Toole was a debutante who later became a detective after solving an insurance fraud scheme. She was a capable fighter. Alias Bonnie O’Toole Real Names/Alt Names Bonnie O’Toole Characteristics Hero, Detective, Fox Feature Universe, […]
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Bonnie O’Toole was a debutante who later became a detective after solving an insurance fraud scheme. She was a capable fighter. Alias Bonnie O’Toole Real Names/Alt Names Bonnie O’Toole Characteristics Hero, Detective, Fox Feature Universe, […]
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Book Worm

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A. Bookworm was a rare-book thief who continued to steal first editions of Treasure Island, in hopes to find Long John Silver’s pirate loot. When he did find the treasure, he and a pirate named […]
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A. Bookworm was a rare-book thief who continued to steal first editions of Treasure Island, in hopes to find Long John Silver’s pirate loot. When he did find the treasure, he and a pirate named […]
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Boom Boom Brannigan

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Dennis Brannigan was a university history professor and former intercollegiate champion, who believed that if a man were in reasonable shape, he could use math and science to win nearly any fight, becoming champion simply […]
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Dennis Brannigan was a university history professor and former intercollegiate champion, who believed that if a man were in reasonable shape, he could use math and science to win nearly any fight, becoming champion simply […]
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Boomerang

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Captain Lloyd Raleigh of U.S. Intelligence decides to become the undercover crime fighter known as the Boomerang. His partner is his girlfriend, Diana. Their enemies include the Duke of Terror. He has no powers but […]
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Captain Lloyd Raleigh of U.S. Intelligence decides to become the undercover crime fighter known as the Boomerang. His partner is his girlfriend, Diana. Their enemies include the Duke of Terror. He has no powers but […]
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Boris Zandrozov

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The space pirates of Uralia, led by its ruler Boris Zandrozov, stole valuable anti-gravity fuel throughout the galaxy. They evaded capture by retreating to their base on the moon, where their enemies’ “strasosphere ships” were […]
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The space pirates of Uralia, led by its ruler Boris Zandrozov, stole valuable anti-gravity fuel throughout the galaxy. They evaded capture by retreating to their base on the moon, where their enemies’ “strasosphere ships” were […]
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Boroboroton

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The Boroboroton is a tsukumogami yōkai, and is believed to be evil and dangerous to humans. The Boroboroton is described as a tattered futon (a Japanese sleeping mat) who comes to life at night. It […]
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The Boroboroton is a tsukumogami yōkai, and is believed to be evil and dangerous to humans. The Boroboroton is described as a tattered futon (a Japanese sleeping mat) who comes to life at night. It […]
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Boss

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The boss was a giant of a man, standing around 8-10 feet tall. He possessed superhuman strength, sufficient to lift a car, and was highly resistant to injury, barely flinching when struck in the face […]
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The boss was a giant of a man, standing around 8-10 feet tall. He possessed superhuman strength, sufficient to lift a car, and was highly resistant to injury, barely flinching when struck in the face […]
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Boston Blackie

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A former safe cracker, jewel thief and hardened criminal, who reformed his ways after serving time in Folsom Prison in California. He is well educated, highly intelligent, daring and extraordinarily clever. Above this, he is […]
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A former safe cracker, jewel thief and hardened criminal, who reformed his ways after serving time in Folsom Prison in California. He is well educated, highly intelligent, daring and extraordinarily clever. Above this, he is […]
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Bouncer

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Adam Anteas 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 Anteas 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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Boy Buddies

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Roy the Super-Boy, sidekick to the Wizard, and Dusty the Boy Detective, sidekick to the Shield, formed the team known as the Boy Buddies. They attended military academy together and, for a while, lived in […]
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Roy the Super-Boy, sidekick to the Wizard, and Dusty the Boy Detective, sidekick to the Shield, formed the team known as the Boy Buddies. They attended military academy together and, for a while, lived in […]
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Boy Explorers

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The Boy Explorers were Gadget, Gashouse, Smiley, and Zero. They left their life at the orphanage behind to sail around the world in a Yankee Clipper skippered by their adoptive father Commodore Sinbad. Their adventures […]
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The Boy Explorers were Gadget, Gashouse, Smiley, and Zero. They left their life at the orphanage behind to sail around the world in a Yankee Clipper skippered by their adoptive father Commodore Sinbad. Their adventures […]
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Boy Heroes

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Four boys, Corny, Punchy, Trigger, and Prince (who was secretly a Dutch royalty), form a kid-gang adventure across war-torn Europe. The group also teamed up with Captain Red Blazer and Spark. Alias Boy Heroes Real […]
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Four boys, Corny, Punchy, Trigger, and Prince (who was secretly a Dutch royalty), form a kid-gang adventure across war-torn Europe. The group also teamed up with Captain Red Blazer and Spark. Alias Boy Heroes Real […]
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Boy King

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David was the young King of Swisslakia, a Central European kingdom somewhere in the Alps. the map in Clue Comics #1 puts it about where Switzerland should be. When Nazi forces attacked his kingdom, he […]
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David was the young King of Swisslakia, a Central European kingdom somewhere in the Alps. the map in Clue Comics #1 puts it about where Switzerland should be. When Nazi forces attacked his kingdom, he […]
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Boy Magician (Fawcett)

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Balbo was a young stage magician and the son of Valdini the Great, a famed illusionist. In his first appearance, he and his father aided El Carim, a fellow magician. Unbeknownst to them, El Carim […]
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Balbo was a young stage magician and the son of Valdini the Great, a famed illusionist. In his first appearance, he and his father aided El Carim, a fellow magician. Unbeknownst to them, El Carim […]
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Boy Magician (Narrative)

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Merlin, the Boy Magician was a simple stage performer who used illusions rather than true magic. He was an expert at ventriloquism and pulling things out of his sleeves, such as a flock of doves. […]
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Merlin, the Boy Magician was a simple stage performer who used illusions rather than true magic. He was an expert at ventriloquism and pulling things out of his sleeves, such as a flock of doves. […]
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Boy Patriot

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As a boy, Wing Lee and his friends, Chin Lau and Ruby Foo, helped the American pilot, Bill Anderson, battle the Japanese in their homeland of China. For this, Wing Lee was dubbed The Boy […]
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As a boy, Wing Lee and his friends, Chin Lau and Ruby Foo, helped the American pilot, Bill Anderson, battle the Japanese in their homeland of China. For this, Wing Lee was dubbed The Boy […]
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Boy Rangers

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Five boys: Jackie Law, Buck, Corny, Gorilla and Froggy form a kid-gang who fought crime. Alias Boy Rangers Real Names/Alt Names Jackie Law, Buck, Corny, Gorilla and Froggy Characteristics Hillman Universe, World War II Era, […]
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Five boys: Jackie Law, Buck, Corny, Gorilla and Froggy form a kid-gang who fought crime. Alias Boy Rangers Real Names/Alt Names Jackie Law, Buck, Corny, Gorilla and Froggy Characteristics Hillman Universe, World War II Era, […]
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Boy Soldiers

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The Boy Soldiers were a group of kids from around the world who helped Captain Commando fight the Axis. They consisted of the Commando’s son Billy and his friends Flatbush from America, Gerald Sykes from […]
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The Boy Soldiers were a group of kids from around the world who helped Captain Commando fight the Axis. They consisted of the Commando’s son Billy and his friends Flatbush from America, Gerald Sykes from […]
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Boy Wizard (Fawcett)

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Atom Blake was a scientific genius who, thanks to his parents’ experiments, possessed all sorts of fantastic abilities. He was raised by his Aunt Nora and Uncle Joe, but soon realized he was not a […]
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Atom Blake was a scientific genius who, thanks to his parents’ experiments, possessed all sorts of fantastic abilities. He was raised by his Aunt Nora and Uncle Joe, but soon realized he was not a […]
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Boy Wizard (Joe Strong)

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Joe Strong’s parents were both circus performers. His mother, Janet Strong, did horse riding tricks under the pseudonym of Madame Hortense. His father, Alexander Strong, performed magic using the nom de guerre “Professor Moretti”. Joe […]
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Joe Strong’s parents were both circus performers. His mother, Janet Strong, did horse riding tricks under the pseudonym of Madame Hortense. His father, Alexander Strong, performed magic using the nom de guerre “Professor Moretti”. Joe […]
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Bozo the Robot

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Dr. Von Thorp, a mad scientist, builds a mighty robot to help him take over the Earth. The doctor sends the iron monster on a crime spree and the police are unable to stop it. […]
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Dr. Von Thorp, a mad scientist, builds a mighty robot to help him take over the Earth. The doctor sends the iron monster on a crime spree and the police are unable to stop it. […]
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Brad Bennett

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Landing on Venus, the President of the Universal Botanical Gardens tells famous actress, Miss D’Argot, about rare flowers called “Sandflowers of Venus”. He says nobody is brave enough to recover one. Miss D’Argot cajoles her […]
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Landing on Venus, the President of the Universal Botanical Gardens tells famous actress, Miss D’Argot, about rare flowers called “Sandflowers of Venus”. He says nobody is brave enough to recover one. Miss D’Argot cajoles her […]
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Brain

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Loomis was once the Warden of “El Catraz” Penitentiary. However, he was apparently a Nazi fifth columnist, and arranged for some of the worst criminals in the country to escape, on the condition that they […]
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Loomis was once the Warden of “El Catraz” Penitentiary. However, he was apparently a Nazi fifth columnist, and arranged for some of the worst criminals in the country to escape, on the condition that they […]
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Brain Master

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The Brain Master was a brilliant scientist who built a machine that could drain knowledge from people and record that knowledge in his own brain. He hoped to learn the secrets of the universe by […]
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The Brain Master was a brilliant scientist who built a machine that could drain knowledge from people and record that knowledge in his own brain. He hoped to learn the secrets of the universe by […]
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Brain Men of Mars

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The Brain-Men of Mars were brilliant humanoids who required mechanized exo-skeletons to help their small bodies support the weight of their gigantic heads. When Dr. Martinious came to Mars, he used the scientific genius of […]
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The Brain-Men of Mars were brilliant humanoids who required mechanized exo-skeletons to help their small bodies support the weight of their gigantic heads. When Dr. Martinious came to Mars, he used the scientific genius of […]
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Brain-Lords of Cymradia

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The planet Cymradia is ruled by the Cymradian Brain-Lords. They are highly intelligent and technologically advanced humanoids standing around four feet tall, with massive heads. However, they are a dying race, looking for new bodies. […]
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The planet Cymradia is ruled by the Cymradian Brain-Lords. They are highly intelligent and technologically advanced humanoids standing around four feet tall, with massive heads. However, they are a dying race, looking for new bodies. […]
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Bran Mak Morn

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In “The Children of the Night,” a group of men discuss the Cult of Bran, who worship the Dark Man, an ancient king of the Picts called Bran Mak Morn. One of the men, O’Donnel, […]
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In “The Children of the Night,” a group of men discuss the Cult of Bran, who worship the Dark Man, an ancient king of the Picts called Bran Mak Morn. One of the men, O’Donnel, […]
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Brant Craig

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Brant Craig was a famous intergalactic private eye and hard-boiled ex-cop who was often thrown into bizarre situations dealing with all manner of extraterrestrial menaces, such as the Deadly Dwarfs of Deimos, the Legion of […]
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Brant Craig was a famous intergalactic private eye and hard-boiled ex-cop who was often thrown into bizarre situations dealing with all manner of extraterrestrial menaces, such as the Deadly Dwarfs of Deimos, the Legion of […]
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Bret Barton

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In their atom-powered ship, Bret Barton and his crew were patrolling the galaxy to safeguard the lives of human scientists, adventurers, or treasure-hunters who were captured by hostile extra-terrestrials or other intergalactic threats while exploring […]
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In their atom-powered ship, Bret Barton and his crew were patrolling the galaxy to safeguard the lives of human scientists, adventurers, or treasure-hunters who were captured by hostile extra-terrestrials or other intergalactic threats while exploring […]
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Brett Crockett

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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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Brett Hannigan

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Brett Hannigan and his partner in crime Nita Dell robbed the main offices of a carnival and decided to hide out from the police in a waxworks show’s tent. They seek refuge in hollow statues […]
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Brett Hannigan and his partner in crime Nita Dell robbed the main offices of a carnival and decided to hide out from the police in a waxworks show’s tent. They seek refuge in hollow statues […]
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Brick Bat

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That weird figure of the night, the Brick Bat, is a robber dressed as a bat who kills people by throwing “brick-like death dealing objects.” When thrown they break up into poison gas that leaves […]
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That weird figure of the night, the Brick Bat, is a robber dressed as a bat who kills people by throwing “brick-like death dealing objects.” When thrown they break up into poison gas that leaves […]
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Bride of Frankenstein’s Monster

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Victor Frankenstein is tempted by his monster. He argues that as a living thing, he has a right to happiness. He promises that if Victor grants his request, he and his mate will vanish into […]
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Victor Frankenstein is tempted by his monster. He argues that as a living thing, he has a right to happiness. He promises that if Victor grants his request, he and his mate will vanish into […]
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Brima Stone

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Brima Stone was the Queen of Undead who used an enchanted gun supplied by Satan, as well as demonic minions, to commit crimes. Dr. Jonathan Weir, a.k.a. The Purple Claw, stops her wave of murder. […]
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Brima Stone was the Queen of Undead who used an enchanted gun supplied by Satan, as well as demonic minions, to commit crimes. Dr. Jonathan Weir, a.k.a. The Purple Claw, stops her wave of murder. […]
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Britannia

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Britannia is an ancient term for Roman Britain and also a female personification of the island. The name is Latin, and derives from the Greek form Prettanike or Brettaniai, which originally designated a collection of […]
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Britannia is an ancient term for Roman Britain and also a female personification of the island. The name is Latin, and derives from the Greek form Prettanike or Brettaniai, which originally designated a collection of […]
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British Agent 99

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The man known as British Agent 99 was Hollywood actor and British citizen Alan Douglas. Alan Douglas was a famous star in America, but when he receives the news of his fathers death in the […]
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The man known as British Agent 99 was Hollywood actor and British citizen Alan Douglas. Alan Douglas was a famous star in America, but when he receives the news of his fathers death in the […]
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Britomart

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Britomart was a young, beautiful and fearless female knight who served the fairy queen, Gloriana. She was the virgin Knight of Chastity, representing the virtue of England itself. Her adventures take place sometime after the […]
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Britomart was a young, beautiful and fearless female knight who served the fairy queen, Gloriana. She was the virgin Knight of Chastity, representing the virtue of England itself. Her adventures take place sometime after the […]
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Bronze Man

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Major Randy Ronald was one of the Air Force’s best fighter pilots, but he was shot down and presumed dead. However, he had actually been captured by the Germans and disfigured beyond recognition. He escaped […]
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Major Randy Ronald was one of the Air Force’s best fighter pilots, but he was shot down and presumed dead. However, he had actually been captured by the Germans and disfigured beyond recognition. He escaped […]
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Bronze Terror

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Returning to his reservation after law school, Apache Jeff Dixon discovers that his father, Chief White Falcon, has been framed for murder. He dons a costume to fight for his father and later for the […]
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Returning to his reservation after law school, Apache Jeff Dixon discovers that his father, Chief White Falcon, has been framed for murder. He dons a costume to fight for his father and later for the […]
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Brother Sunbeam

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Brother Sunbeam was a monk and the arch enemy of Madam Satan. He and his mule would appear shortly after each visit that Madam Satan made to the world of the living in her efforts […]
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Brother Sunbeam was a monk and the arch enemy of Madam Satan. He and his mule would appear shortly after each visit that Madam Satan made to the world of the living in her efforts […]
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Brown Lady of Raynham Hall

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The Brown Lady of Raynham Hall is a ghost, which reportedly haunts Raynham Hall in Norfolk. It became one of the most famous hauntings in Great Britain when photographers from Country Life magazine claimed to […]
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The Brown Lady of Raynham Hall is a ghost, which reportedly haunts Raynham Hall in Norfolk. It became one of the most famous hauntings in Great Britain when photographers from Country Life magazine claimed to […]
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Bruce Carter

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The first Bruce Carter was a soldier in the Revolutionary War given a special mission by General George Washington. He was killed by British spies and the information he was carrying fell into enemy hands. […]
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The first Bruce Carter was a soldier in the Revolutionary War given a special mission by General George Washington. He was killed by British spies and the information he was carrying fell into enemy hands. […]
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Bruce Colston

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Bruce Colston is the only son of Jacob Colston. Jacob is the wealthy owner of Zenith Spaceways in the 26th century. He has tried to give Bruce an education, but Bruce is uninterested in pretty […]
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Bruce Colston is the only son of Jacob Colston. Jacob is the wealthy owner of Zenith Spaceways in the 26th century. He has tried to give Bruce an education, but Bruce is uninterested in pretty […]
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Bruce Gordon

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Bruce Gordon was a scientist who, along with his assistant, Tom Dolan, traveled to Africa to research some natural disasters. Once there, he found that Zolock, the last of the Lemurians, had forced Dr. Manyus […]
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Bruce Gordon was a scientist who, along with his assistant, Tom Dolan, traveled to Africa to research some natural disasters. Once there, he found that Zolock, the last of the Lemurians, had forced Dr. Manyus […]
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Bruce Hunter

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Lieutenant Commander Bruce Hunter, the commanding officer of the Chicago Space Salvage Yard for spaceships in “the jaded, space-minded world of the twenty-first century”, has been grounded from space travel because of “space radiation sickness”. […]
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Lieutenant Commander Bruce Hunter, the commanding officer of the Chicago Space Salvage Yard for spaceships in “the jaded, space-minded world of the twenty-first century”, has been grounded from space travel because of “space radiation sickness”. […]
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Bruce Kaine

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Scientist Bruce Kaine and his assistant Vina Talbot go to meet the President of the World, Roger Stanton. Roger was Bruce and Vina’s teacher before ascending to the highest position of power. Arriving at the […]
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Scientist Bruce Kaine and his assistant Vina Talbot go to meet the President of the World, Roger Stanton. Roger was Bruce and Vina’s teacher before ascending to the highest position of power. Arriving at the […]
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Bruce Manchester

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The year is 2306. “Oriental Conqueror” Bajal, “who leapt out of Asia with hordes of mechanized troops”. Stands victorious in New York, the “World Capital”. President of the Earth, Jackson Mason, tried to stop the […]
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The year is 2306. “Oriental Conqueror” Bajal, “who leapt out of Asia with hordes of mechanized troops”. Stands victorious in New York, the “World Capital”. President of the Earth, Jackson Mason, tried to stop the […]
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Brule the Spear Slayer

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In “The Shadow Kingdom”, the first of his Kull stories, set in the Thurian Age, we are introduced to Kull, the setting of Valusia, Brule the Spear-Slayer, and the Serpent Men. Brule the Spear-slayer, a […]
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In “The Shadow Kingdom”, the first of his Kull stories, set in the Thurian Age, we are introduced to Kull, the setting of Valusia, Brule the Spear-Slayer, and the Serpent Men. Brule the Spear-slayer, a […]
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Brunhild

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Brunhild is a powerful female figure from Germanic heroic legend. She may have her origins in the Visigothic princess Brunhilda of Austrasia. In the Norse tradition, Brunhild is a shieldmaiden or valkyrie, who appears as […]
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Brunhild is a powerful female figure from Germanic heroic legend. She may have her origins in the Visigothic princess Brunhilda of Austrasia. In the Norse tradition, Brunhild is a shieldmaiden or valkyrie, who appears as […]
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Bruno Beitz

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Bruno Beitz was a Nazi spy operating in the United States of America. Bruno used a pistol and had access to explosive tubes that were triggered by acid. Alias Bruno Beitz Real Names/Alt Names Bruno […]
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Bruno Beitz was a Nazi spy operating in the United States of America. Bruno used a pistol and had access to explosive tubes that were triggered by acid. Alias Bruno Beitz Real Names/Alt Names Bruno […]
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Brute Human

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

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The mischievous Bubba was the adopted son of Lion-Man. Alias Bubba Real Names/Alt Names Bubba Characteristics Sidekick, Jungle Action, Atomic Age, African, Juvenile Creators/Key Contributors Geo. J. Evans Jr. First Appearance All-Negro Comics #1 (1947) […]
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The mischievous Bubba was the adopted son of Lion-Man. Alias Bubba Real Names/Alt Names Bubba Characteristics Sidekick, Jungle Action, Atomic Age, African, Juvenile Creators/Key Contributors Geo. J. Evans Jr. First Appearance All-Negro Comics #1 (1947) […]
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Bubbles and Yanks

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Super Duper Yanks Bubble Gum didn’t outlast the 1940s, and Bubbles and Yanks only appeared in 1947, but they deserve being remembered for the clever use of bubble gum to help save America’s atomic secrets. […]
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Super Duper Yanks Bubble Gum didn’t outlast the 1940s, and Bubbles and Yanks only appeared in 1947, but they deserve being remembered for the clever use of bubble gum to help save America’s atomic secrets. […]
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Bucephalus

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Bucephalus was the horse of Alexander the Great, and one of the most famous horses of classical antiquity. A massive creature with a massive head, Bucephalus is described as having a black coat with a […]
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Bucephalus was the horse of Alexander the Great, and one of the most famous horses of classical antiquity. A massive creature with a massive head, Bucephalus is described as having a black coat with a […]
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Buck Brady of the FBI

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Buck Brady was an FBI agent who would regularly take down your typical crime-type bad guys. In his first appearance, his foe was his brother, Carter. Alias Buck Brady of the FBI Real Names/Alt Names […]
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Buck Brady was an FBI agent who would regularly take down your typical crime-type bad guys. In his first appearance, his foe was his brother, Carter. Alias Buck Brady of the FBI Real Names/Alt Names […]
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Buck Rogers

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“I was 20 years old when they stopped the world war and mustered me out of the air service. I got a job surveying the lower levels of an abandoned mine near Pittsburgh, in which […]
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“I was 20 years old when they stopped the world war and mustered me out of the air service. I got a job surveying the lower levels of an abandoned mine near Pittsburgh, in which […]
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Buck Sanders and his Pals

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In little Olinville, Mississippi, Buck Sanders and his three friends, Percy Bennett, Don MacKenzie, and Fatty Moynahan fight German agents and crime. Alias Buck Sanders and his Pals Real Names/Alt Names Buck Sanders, Percy Bennett, […]
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In little Olinville, Mississippi, Buck Sanders and his three friends, Percy Bennett, Don MacKenzie, and Fatty Moynahan fight German agents and crime. Alias Buck Sanders and his Pals Real Names/Alt Names Buck Sanders, Percy Bennett, […]
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Buckskin (Ace)

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Seeking to inspire his students, Robert Blake wears a blue buckskin costume and mask, becoming the hero known as Buckskin (or sometimes Buck Skin Blake). He was aided by his trained eagle, Talon. He fought […]
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Seeking to inspire his students, Robert Blake wears a blue buckskin costume and mask, becoming the hero known as Buckskin (or sometimes Buck Skin Blake). He was aided by his trained eagle, Talon. He fought […]
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Buddy Smith

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Buddy Smith was a young boy who Uncle Sam (Quality) came upon during his first appearance. Buddy was crying because his dad, Ezra Smith, was killed by the murderous Purple Shirts, a crypto-Nazi gang. Uncle […]
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Buddy Smith was a young boy who Uncle Sam (Quality) came upon during his first appearance. Buddy was crying because his dad, Ezra Smith, was killed by the murderous Purple Shirts, a crypto-Nazi gang. Uncle […]
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Bulbous Creatures

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

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Serving under the Voice as his primary enforcer for his murder syndicate, Bull Morello had recently escaped from prison. Despite not being the leader of the syndicate, he was still referred to as the boss […]
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Serving under the Voice as his primary enforcer for his murder syndicate, Bull Morello had recently escaped from prison. Despite not being the leader of the syndicate, he was still referred to as the boss […]
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Bull of Heaven

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The Bull of Heaven is a mythical beast fought by the hero Gilgamesh. The story of the Bull of Heaven is known from two different versions: one recorded in an earlier Sumerian poem and a […]
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The Bull of Heaven is a mythical beast fought by the hero Gilgamesh. The story of the Bull of Heaven is known from two different versions: one recorded in an earlier Sumerian poem and a […]
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Bulldog Denny

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Bulldog Denny was really Denny Dunsan, a relative of Dr. Frankenstein. He takes it upon himself to capture/destroy his relative’s creation Frankenstein. However, after being summoned to Washington D.C. for a defense contract, Bulldog put […]
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Bulldog Denny was really Denny Dunsan, a relative of Dr. Frankenstein. He takes it upon himself to capture/destroy his relative’s creation Frankenstein. However, after being summoned to Washington D.C. for a defense contract, Bulldog put […]
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Bulldog Drummond

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Bulldog Drummond was a wealthy former World War I officer of His Majesty’s Royal Loamshire Regiment, who became a private detective after returning from the war. He places an advertisement in the local newspaper: “Demobililsed […]
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Bulldog Drummond was a wealthy former World War I officer of His Majesty’s Royal Loamshire Regiment, who became a private detective after returning from the war. He places an advertisement in the local newspaper: “Demobililsed […]
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Bulletdog

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Bulletman devised a gravity collar that allowed his dog, Slug, to become the flying, crime-fighting Bulletdog! Bulletdog then assisted Bulletman and Bulletgirl in fighting crime. Alias Bulletdog Real Names/Alt Names Slug Characteristics Hero, Sidekick, Fawcett […]
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Bulletman devised a gravity collar that allowed his dog, Slug, to become the flying, crime-fighting Bulletdog! Bulletdog then assisted Bulletman and Bulletgirl in fighting crime. Alias Bulletdog Real Names/Alt Names Slug Characteristics Hero, Sidekick, Fawcett […]
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Bulletgirl

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Susan Kent is the girlfriend of Jim Barr and also the daughter of a police sergeant. More or less by accident, she discovers that her boyfriend is Bulletman. Susan decides that she wants to help […]
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Susan Kent is the girlfriend of Jim Barr and also the daughter of a police sergeant. More or less by accident, she discovers that her boyfriend is Bulletman. Susan decides that she wants to help […]
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Bulletman

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Jim Barr, a chemist for the police, created a drug which gave him super strength and increased his intelligence, allowing him to create a gravity-regulating helmet. The helmet, as its name implies, allowed the wearer […]
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Jim Barr, a chemist for the police, created a drug which gave him super strength and increased his intelligence, allowing him to create a gravity-regulating helmet. The helmet, as its name implies, allowed the wearer […]
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Bullfrog

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Pagini was once the greatest opera singer in the world, but he was also an alcoholic, and drink soon ruined his career. Given a chance for a comeback, he got drunk again and ruined the […]
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Pagini was once the greatest opera singer in the world, but he was also an alcoholic, and drink soon ruined his career. Given a chance for a comeback, he got drunk again and ruined the […]
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Bunbuku Chagama

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Morinji was founded in 1426 by a priest named Dairin Shōtsū. While he was traveling through various countries on pilgrimage, he befriended a priest named Shukaku, and they traveled together. After Morinji was built, Shukaku […]
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Morinji was founded in 1426 by a priest named Dairin Shōtsū. While he was traveling through various countries on pilgrimage, he befriended a priest named Shukaku, and they traveled together. After Morinji was built, Shukaku […]
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Bunny

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Bunny was an albino with white hair and pink eyes. She was the assistant of a fortune teller who called himself Mista. Bunny’s eyes were sensitive to light, but when she removed her sunglasses, she […]
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Bunny was an albino with white hair and pink eyes. She was the assistant of a fortune teller who called himself Mista. Bunny’s eyes were sensitive to light, but when she removed her sunglasses, she […]
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Bunny Manders

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Harry Manders (almost exclusively known as Bunny Manders) is a fictional character in the popular series of Raffles stories by E. W. Hornung. He is the companion of A. J. Raffles, a cricketer and gentleman […]
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Harry Manders (almost exclusively known as Bunny Manders) is a fictional character in the popular series of Raffles stories by E. W. Hornung. He is the companion of A. J. Raffles, a cricketer and gentleman […]
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Burabura

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This yokai is named after the Japanese word for “wandering about”, “rambling”, or “strolling around”. Toriyama Sekien depicts a lantern with eyes and mouth, tied to bamboo, tilting toward the open road. While it looks […]
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This yokai is named after the Japanese word for “wandering about”, “rambling”, or “strolling around”. Toriyama Sekien depicts a lantern with eyes and mouth, tied to bamboo, tilting toward the open road. While it looks […]
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Burk of the Briny

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Jack Burke, also called Burke of the Briny, along with his friend Scrappy Wallis, mined radioactive quartz in Antarctica for over a year, but the mines were haunted by the specter of a lost miner, […]
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Jack Burke, also called Burke of the Briny, along with his friend Scrappy Wallis, mined radioactive quartz in Antarctica for over a year, but the mines were haunted by the specter of a lost miner, […]
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Burma Boy

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Burma Boy was a young Chinese beggar who saved the lives of the women of his village, and was rescued from execution by the Japanese army by the Green Turtle. Alias Burma Boy Real Names/Alt […]
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Burma Boy was a young Chinese beggar who saved the lives of the women of his village, and was rescued from execution by the Japanese army by the Green Turtle. Alias Burma Boy Real Names/Alt […]
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Burr

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The Cave Boy of the Age of Stone is a classic heavily illustrated educational children’s novel aimed at a juvenile audience published in 1907 by author Margaret A. McIntyre and illustrated by Irma Deremeaux. The […]
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The Cave Boy of the Age of Stone is a classic heavily illustrated educational children’s novel aimed at a juvenile audience published in 1907 by author Margaret A. McIntyre and illustrated by Irma Deremeaux. The […]
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Buruburu

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Buruburu are sometimes referred to as the spirit of cowardice. They follow people and cause them to shudder in fear. Buruburu are born when humans perform acts of cowardice, such as running away from battle. […]
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Buruburu are sometimes referred to as the spirit of cowardice. They follow people and cause them to shudder in fear. Buruburu are born when humans perform acts of cowardice, such as running away from battle. […]
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Butch

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“Butch” Buchanan was a self-imposed teenage assistant of the Clock. A tough street kid who was orphaned early in life, she took care of the Clock after he was injured in a gun fight. When […]
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“Butch” Buchanan was a self-imposed teenage assistant of the Clock. A tough street kid who was orphaned early in life, she took care of the Clock after he was injured in a gun fight. When […]
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Butch Dykeman

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When Star Publications acquired Novelty Press’ assets, Toni Gay became one of the features in School Day Romances — a title that mostly featured high school and college-aged girls. At this point, Toni stopped investigating […]
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When Star Publications acquired Novelty Press’ assets, Toni Gay became one of the features in School Day Romances — a title that mostly featured high school and college-aged girls. At this point, Toni stopped investigating […]
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Buzz Allen

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Buzz was an amateur ham radio enthusiast whose father was murdered by gangsters. Later, he installs a “super-electron tube” in his radio as a power booster, but it accidentally turns his radio invisible. He converts […]
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Buzz was an amateur ham radio enthusiast whose father was murdered by gangsters. Later, he installs a “super-electron tube” in his radio as a power booster, but it accidentally turns his radio invisible. He converts […]
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Buzz Corry

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Commander-in-Chief Buzz Corry takes Cadet Happy for a ride in Buzz’s spaceship to the planet Terra, to visit Space Patrol headquarters. Happy won the “Corry Scholarship”, making him a full cadet in the Space Patrol. […]
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Commander-in-Chief Buzz Corry takes Cadet Happy for a ride in Buzz’s spaceship to the planet Terra, to visit Space Patrol headquarters. Happy won the “Corry Scholarship”, making him a full cadet in the Space Patrol. […]
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Buzz Crandall

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Buzz Crandall was an agent of Space Patrol and the head of the secret service of both Earth and Venus. After saving Sandra Curan and her father, Dr. Curan, from the Shark Men of Neptune, […]
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Buzz Crandall was an agent of Space Patrol and the head of the secret service of both Earth and Venus. After saving Sandra Curan and her father, Dr. Curan, from the Shark Men of Neptune, […]
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Buzzard

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A college football player nicknamed “Flash” was recruited by the mayor of an unnamed city to take on the identity of The Buzzard, Nemesis of the Underworld. Flash’s role as the Buzzard was known only […]
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A college football player nicknamed “Flash” was recruited by the mayor of an unnamed city to take on the identity of The Buzzard, Nemesis of the Underworld. Flash’s role as the Buzzard was known only […]
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Byakhee

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“Out of the unimaginable blackness beyond the gangrenous glare of that cold flame, out of the Tartarean leagues through which that oily river rolled uncanny, unheard, and unsuspected, there flopped rhythmically a horde of tame, […]
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“Out of the unimaginable blackness beyond the gangrenous glare of that cold flame, out of the Tartarean leagues through which that oily river rolled uncanny, unheard, and unsuspected, there flopped rhythmically a horde of tame, […]
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Byobu nozoki

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Byōbu nozoki is a depraved spirit which emerges from the decorative folding screens known as byōbu. It is very tall, stretching well over two meters (tall enough to peer over any sized folding screen). It’s […]
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Byōbu nozoki is a depraved spirit which emerges from the decorative folding screens known as byōbu. It is very tall, stretching well over two meters (tall enough to peer over any sized folding screen). It’s […]