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W.V.B.

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“Metzengerstein: A Tale in Imitation of the German” follows the young Frederick, the last of the Metzengerstein family, who carries on a long-standing feud with the Berlifitzing family. Suspected of causing a fire that kills […]

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“Metzengerstein: A Tale in Imitation of the German” follows the young Frederick, the last of the Metzengerstein family, who carries on a long-standing feud with the Berlifitzing family. Suspected of causing a fire that kills […]

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Wagner

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A space prospector finds a remarkable metal on a devastated space-mining ship. The prospector dubs the metal asteroidium. The World Council studies the metal, discovering it is mined from one of Saturn’s moons. The race […]

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A space prospector finds a remarkable metal on a devastated space-mining ship. The prospector dubs the metal asteroidium. The World Council studies the metal, discovering it is mined from one of Saturn’s moons. The race […]

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Wagner Duprey

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During a battle with a monster, Chet Fields’ Venusian assistant Ronjli informs him of a business call. Chet kills the beast quickly and answers the call from Wagner Duprey. Duprey wishes to hire Fields to […]

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During a battle with a monster, Chet Fields’ Venusian assistant Ronjli informs him of a business call. Chet kills the beast quickly and answers the call from Wagner Duprey. Duprey wishes to hire Fields to […]

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Waira

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The waira is a Japanese yōkai from Japanese emaki… depicted with the body of a giant ox and thick sharp claws growing on each of its front legs. Each of these emaki have no explanatory […]

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The waira is a Japanese yōkai from Japanese emaki… depicted with the body of a giant ox and thick sharp claws growing on each of its front legs. Each of these emaki have no explanatory […]

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Waldo, the Wonder Man

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Waldo was a circus strong man with a violent criminal history. He killed a man who tried to blackmail him by threatening to expose the secret of one of Waldo’s past sins. Waldo then framed […]

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Waldo was a circus strong man with a violent criminal history. He killed a man who tried to blackmail him by threatening to expose the secret of one of Waldo’s past sins. Waldo then framed […]

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Walro of the Walrus Men

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King Walro, leader of the Walrus Men, conquered the kingdom of Polaris, formerly ruled by Prince Eon, love interest of Neptina. King Warlo allied himself with Mhera, ruler of Almoza, after taking the throne from […]

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King Walro, leader of the Walrus Men, conquered the kingdom of Polaris, formerly ruled by Prince Eon, love interest of Neptina. King Warlo allied himself with Mhera, ruler of Almoza, after taking the throne from […]

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Walrus (MLJ)

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The Walrus was a street performer who would pickpocket his audience. His “sleight of hand” impressed a mob boss, who encouraged him to be part of his gang. He was hired to knock off the […]

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The Walrus was a street performer who would pickpocket his audience. His “sleight of hand” impressed a mob boss, who encouraged him to be part of his gang. He was hired to knock off the […]

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Walt Worthington

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Walt Worthington was an archaeologist who, along with his assistant Snowball, discovered an artifact known as the Blazing Scarab. They fought the villainous Oo-Lhat, a priest of the Egyptian deity Set, who wanted the scarab […]

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Walt Worthington was an archaeologist who, along with his assistant Snowball, discovered an artifact known as the Blazing Scarab. They fought the villainous Oo-Lhat, a priest of the Egyptian deity Set, who wanted the scarab […]

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Walter Werewolf

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Walter Werewolf is one of a group of narrators for the Horrific series of comics, under the leadership of the Teller of Tales. The other narrators are Garry Ghoul, Freddie Demon, and Victor Vampire. Alias […]

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Walter Werewolf is one of a group of narrators for the Horrific series of comics, under the leadership of the Teller of Tales. The other narrators are Garry Ghoul, Freddie Demon, and Victor Vampire. Alias […]

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Wambi

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Wambi is a boy who lives in an unspecified jungle that blended animals and settings from both India and Africa, including tigers, lions, and elephants, such as his pal, Tawn. Wambi can talk to animals. […]

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Wambi is a boy who lives in an unspecified jungle that blended animals and settings from both India and Africa, including tigers, lions, and elephants, such as his pal, Tawn. Wambi can talk to animals. […]

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Wana

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Zago was a jungle adventurer whose mates were Wana, Mabu, and Lola, though, to be honest, it’s impossible to know how many “mates” he had as, in most appearances, he referred to his female companion […]

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Zago was a jungle adventurer whose mates were Wana, Mabu, and Lola, though, to be honest, it’s impossible to know how many “mates” he had as, in most appearances, he referred to his female companion […]

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Wanda Carter

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

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

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Wandering Jew

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The Wandering Jew is a mythical immortal man whose legend began to spread in Europe in the 13th century. In the original legend, a Jew who taunted Jesus on the way to the Crucifixion was […]

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The Wandering Jew is a mythical immortal man whose legend began to spread in Europe in the 13th century. In the original legend, a Jew who taunted Jesus on the way to the Crucifixion was […]

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Wang Dingliu

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Wang Dingliu is a fictional character in Water Margin, one of the Four Great Classical Novels in Chinese literature. Nicknamed “Living Goddess of Lightning”, he ranks 104th among the 108 Stars of Destiny and 68th […]

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Wang Dingliu is a fictional character in Water Margin, one of the Four Great Classical Novels in Chinese literature. Nicknamed “Living Goddess of Lightning”, he ranks 104th among the 108 Stars of Destiny and 68th […]

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Wanyudo

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Wanyūdō is a yōkai depicted in Toriyama Sekien’s collection of yōkai illustrations, Konjaku Gazu Zoku Hyakki. He is a relatively well-known yōkai; the earliest reports of him date back to the Heian period. Wanyūdō takes […]

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Wanyūdō is a yōkai depicted in Toriyama Sekien’s collection of yōkai illustrations, Konjaku Gazu Zoku Hyakki. He is a relatively well-known yōkai; the earliest reports of him date back to the Heian period. Wanyūdō takes […]

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War Bird

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War Bird was originally an ace American mail pilot named Tom Sharp. Seeking out new adventures, he enlisted in the flying forces of the Orient, followed by the Spanish Air Force. He earned his nickname […]

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War Bird was originally an ace American mail pilot named Tom Sharp. Seeking out new adventures, he enlisted in the flying forces of the Orient, followed by the Spanish Air Force. He earned his nickname […]

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War Eagle

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Bill Reed came down with a type of infantile paralysis as a child. He underwent an intense physical regimen which strengthened his upper body to Herculean levels. His legs were still weak, so he spent […]

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Bill Reed came down with a type of infantile paralysis as a child. He underwent an intense physical regimen which strengthened his upper body to Herculean levels. His legs were still weak, so he spent […]

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War Nurse

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Pat Parker was a young British nurse from Doville, a quiet village near London. When her town came under Nazi bombardment, she was able to use her skills to help the wounded children. Shortly afterwords, […]

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Pat Parker was a young British nurse from Doville, a quiet village near London. When her town came under Nazi bombardment, she was able to use her skills to help the wounded children. Shortly afterwords, […]

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Warlock

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Warlock the Wizard was a stage magician who, unbeknownst to many, had genuine magical powers. He used those abilities to fight crime. He was assisted by his pet raven, Hugin, who could speak. Warlock had […]

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Warlock the Wizard was a stage magician who, unbeknownst to many, had genuine magical powers. He used those abilities to fight crime. He was assisted by his pet raven, Hugin, who could speak. Warlock had […]

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Warlord (Tower)

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The Warlord is the enigmatic leader of a terrorist group during the Cold War, intent on conquering the world through all scientific developments. His initial appearance is marked by his troops attacking a United Nations […]

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The Warlord is the enigmatic leader of a terrorist group during the Cold War, intent on conquering the world through all scientific developments. His initial appearance is marked by his troops attacking a United Nations […]

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Wasp (Harvey)

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Newspaper editor Dan Burton was the masked detective known as the Wasp. He devoted his life to fighting crime. He had no powers, instead relying on his wits and fighting skills to bring in criminals, […]

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Newspaper editor Dan Burton was the masked detective known as the Wasp. He devoted his life to fighting crime. He had no powers, instead relying on his wits and fighting skills to bring in criminals, […]

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Wasp (Lev Gleason)

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Burton Slade was a reporter at the Daily Free Press who became the crime fighter called the Wasp. He picked the name because his cape looks like a pair of insect wings. He had no […]

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Burton Slade was a reporter at the Daily Free Press who became the crime fighter called the Wasp. He picked the name because his cape looks like a pair of insect wings. He had no […]

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Wasp (Quality)

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The Wasp was a brilliant engineer, building himself a pair of wings. When the Wasp’s business partners cut him out of the business, he plotted his revenge by filling a large syringe with a poison […]

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The Wasp was a brilliant engineer, building himself a pair of wings. When the Wasp’s business partners cut him out of the business, he plotted his revenge by filling a large syringe with a poison […]

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Wasp Woman

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The founder and owner of a large cosmetics company, Janice Starlin (Susan Cabot), is disturbed when her firm’s sales begin to drop after it becomes apparent to her customer base that she is aging. Zinthrop […]

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The founder and owner of a large cosmetics company, Janice Starlin (Susan Cabot), is disturbed when her firm’s sales begin to drop after it becomes apparent to her customer base that she is aging. Zinthrop […]

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Watabore

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Watabore is a tremendous “scientific giant” who, instead of eating humans or animals, eats information. He falls ill after devouring too many indiscriminate opinions and cannot be cured until he alters his diet to only […]

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Watabore is a tremendous “scientific giant” who, instead of eating humans or animals, eats information. He falls ill after devouring too many indiscriminate opinions and cannot be cured until he alters his diet to only […]

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Watanabe no Tsuna

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Watanabe no Tsuna (渡辺綱) (953–1025) was a Japanese samurai of the Heian period and a companion in arms of Minamoto no Yorimitsu (also known as Raikō), one of the earliest samurai to be famed […]

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Watanabe no Tsuna (渡辺綱) (953–1025) was a Japanese samurai of the Heian period and a companion in arms of Minamoto no Yorimitsu (also known as Raikō), one of the earliest samurai to be famed […]

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Waterman

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Waterman was the star of a comic book read by “Comics” McCormick. He was an undersea spy known as “The Mighty Man of Land and Ocean” who protected humanity from the evil ruler of Atlantis, […]

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Waterman was the star of a comic book read by “Comics” McCormick. He was an undersea spy known as “The Mighty Man of Land and Ocean” who protected humanity from the evil ruler of Atlantis, […]

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Watseka Wonder

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Watseka Wonder is the name given to the alleged spiritual possession of fourteen-year-old Lurancy Vennum of Watseka, Illinois in the late 19th century. Mary Lurancy Vennum was born in 1864 near Watseka, Illinois. In the […]

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Watseka Wonder is the name given to the alleged spiritual possession of fourteen-year-old Lurancy Vennum of Watseka, Illinois in the late 19th century. Mary Lurancy Vennum was born in 1864 near Watseka, Illinois. In the […]

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Waverly Hills Sanatorium

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The Waverly Hills Sanatorium is a former sanatorium located in southwestern Louisville/Jefferson County, Kentucky. It opened in 1910 as a two-story hospital to accommodate 40 to 50 tuberculosis patients. It included a passageway to transport […]

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The Waverly Hills Sanatorium is a former sanatorium located in southwestern Louisville/Jefferson County, Kentucky. It opened in 1910 as a two-story hospital to accommodate 40 to 50 tuberculosis patients. It included a passageway to transport […]

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Weather Kings

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The Weather Kings were a group of scientists who built machines that control the weather, which they intended to use to rule the country. The group also had blue-garbed guards armed with nightsticks who patrolled […]

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The Weather Kings were a group of scientists who built machines that control the weather, which they intended to use to rule the country. The group also had blue-garbed guards armed with nightsticks who patrolled […]

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Weaver

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Unlike other horror hosts, the Weaver influences events in her stories, acting in secret to push events down her preordained path. The Man in Black, Venus and Cupid, and the Weaver, all fellow storytellers/deciders of […]

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Unlike other horror hosts, the Weaver influences events in her stories, acting in secret to push events down her preordained path. The Man in Black, Venus and Cupid, and the Weaver, all fellow storytellers/deciders of […]

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Weaver Maiden

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The Cowherd and the Weaver Girl are characters found in Chinese mythology and appear eponymously in a romantic Chinese folk tale. The story tells of the romance between Zhinü (織女; the weaver girl, symbolized by […]

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The Cowherd and the Weaver Girl are characters found in Chinese mythology and appear eponymously in a romantic Chinese folk tale. The story tells of the romance between Zhinü (織女; the weaver girl, symbolized by […]

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Web

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John Raymond was a college professor of criminology and a mystery writer. He became interested in criminology when his brother, Tim, broke the law, and wanted to know what led men to a life of […]

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John Raymond was a college professor of criminology and a mystery writer. He became interested in criminology when his brother, Tim, broke the law, and wanted to know what led men to a life of […]

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Weber

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“After the devastating atomic war that ravaged Earth from 2248 to 2250, a group of veterans, tired of war, colonized an asteroid and named it Pax…they were determined to live in peace, but had not […]

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“After the devastating atomic war that ravaged Earth from 2248 to 2250, a group of veterans, tired of war, colonized an asteroid and named it Pax…they were determined to live in peace, but had not […]

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Weekender

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This character only appeared on the cover of Weekender #3. Alias Weekender Real Names/Alt Names Unknown Characteristics Hero, World War II Era, Canadian Creators/Key Contributors Unknown First Appearance Weekender #3 (1945) First Publisher Rucker Publications […]

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This character only appeared on the cover of Weekender #3. Alias Weekender Real Names/Alt Names Unknown Characteristics Hero, World War II Era, Canadian Creators/Key Contributors Unknown First Appearance Weekender #3 (1945) First Publisher Rucker Publications […]

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Weeper

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The Weeper, Mortimer Gloom, was a villain who cries for his victims. He was a recurring arch enemy of Bulletman and Bulletgirl and a member of the villain team known as the Revenge Syndicate. The […]

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The Weeper, Mortimer Gloom, was a villain who cries for his victims. He was a recurring arch enemy of Bulletman and Bulletgirl and a member of the villain team known as the Revenge Syndicate. The […]

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Weird Sisters

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In the novel Dracula (1897), the three vampire women are not individually named. Collectively, they are known as the “sisters”, and are at one point described as the “weird sisters”. Although the three vampire women […]

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In the novel Dracula (1897), the three vampire women are not individually named. Collectively, they are known as the “sisters”, and are at one point described as the “weird sisters”. Although the three vampire women […]

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Wejus

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The Earth is at war with the Blue Men of Talus III. Dr. Meade, who appears to be an Earthling, describes Earthlings to the blue men as “pitiless creatures”. Commander John Cogan of the Earth […]

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The Earth is at war with the Blue Men of Talus III. Dr. Meade, who appears to be an Earthling, describes Earthlings to the blue men as “pitiless creatures”. Commander John Cogan of the Earth […]

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Wendigo

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Wendigo is a mythological creature or evil spirit originating from the folklore of Plains and Great Lakes Natives as well as some First Nations. It is based in and around the East Coast forests of […]

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Wendigo is a mythological creature or evil spirit originating from the folklore of Plains and Great Lakes Natives as well as some First Nations. It is based in and around the East Coast forests of […]

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Wendy Travis

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Scientist Mark Dane is angered when his fiance, Wendy Travis, and his co-worker, Ralph Richards, beseech him to stop his mad experiments, which consist of placing an electronic brain in a bulldozer. Dane hits Travis. […]

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Scientist Mark Dane is angered when his fiance, Wendy Travis, and his co-worker, Ralph Richards, beseech him to stop his mad experiments, which consist of placing an electronic brain in a bulldozer. Dane hits Travis. […]

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Were-Wolf

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Born around the year 1900, Adolph Krimetz was largely rejected by society for most of his life, due to his large canine teeth, pointy ears and wolf-like traits. While attending Sumter Military Academy in 1921, […]

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Born around the year 1900, Adolph Krimetz was largely rejected by society for most of his life, due to his large canine teeth, pointy ears and wolf-like traits. While attending Sumter Military Academy in 1921, […]

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Werewolf (Folklore)

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In folklore, a werewolf (from Old English werwulf ‘man-wolf’), or occasionally lycanthrope (from Ancient Greek λυκάνθρωπος, lykánthrōpos, ‘wolf-human’), is an individual who can shape-shift into a wolf (or especially in modern film, a therianthropic hybrid […]

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In folklore, a werewolf (from Old English werwulf ‘man-wolf’), or occasionally lycanthrope (from Ancient Greek λυκάνθρωπος, lykánthrōpos, ‘wolf-human’), is an individual who can shape-shift into a wolf (or especially in modern film, a therianthropic hybrid […]

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Werewolf Hunter

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Armand Broussard is a leading expert on the occult who travels to help those who complain of paranormal trouble. Curiously, he rarely fought werewolves (though he did in his first appearance), as he confronted supernatural […]

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Armand Broussard is a leading expert on the occult who travels to help those who complain of paranormal trouble. Curiously, he rarely fought werewolves (though he did in his first appearance), as he confronted supernatural […]

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Whiffy

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Charles Villon, nicknamed “Whiffy,” was a ruthless gangster with a penchant for dressing in full drag. Whiffy also wore way too much perfume, a fact graphically indicated by wavy stink lines that emanated from his […]

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Charles Villon, nicknamed “Whiffy,” was a ruthless gangster with a penchant for dressing in full drag. Whiffy also wore way too much perfume, a fact graphically indicated by wavy stink lines that emanated from his […]

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Whip (Elliott)

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In his sole appearance, he fought American Intelligence in London, and their top agent “Spitfire” Sanders, in the little country of Travania. Alias The Whip Real Names/Alt Names Unknown Characteristics Villain, Spy, World War II […]

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In his sole appearance, he fought American Intelligence in London, and their top agent “Spitfire” Sanders, in the little country of Travania. Alias The Whip Real Names/Alt Names Unknown Characteristics Villain, Spy, World War II […]

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Whirling Dervish

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In India, many centuries ago, the High Priest, Ahmed Bey, had just died and was cremated. His remains were enclosed in a silver box and taken to his final resting place, high in the mountains, […]

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In India, many centuries ago, the High Priest, Ahmed Bey, had just died and was cremated. His remains were enclosed in a silver box and taken to his final resting place, high in the mountains, […]

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Whirlwind

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The Whirlwind, by Johnston McCulley, is a nameless Spanish noble who has left Spain (and his family wealth) over an argument with his father. He arrives in a small village, takes a new name, and […]

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The Whirlwind, by Johnston McCulley, is a nameless Spanish noble who has left Spain (and his family wealth) over an argument with his father. He arrives in a small village, takes a new name, and […]

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Whirlwind, The Blond Bomber

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Terry Turner was a rising star in the boxing world who won most of his fights by knockout. He trained in Hollywood at the estate of his movie star manager, Jackie Wings. Terry took on […]

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Terry Turner was a rising star in the boxing world who won most of his fights by knockout. He trained in Hollywood at the estate of his movie star manager, Jackie Wings. Terry took on […]

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Whistler

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Mallory Drake became The Whistler ffter the murder of his older brother at a night club, who, on his last breath, told Mallory to use certain notes he whistled as a kid, that could send […]

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Mallory Drake became The Whistler ffter the murder of his older brother at a night club, who, on his last breath, told Mallory to use certain notes he whistled as a kid, that could send […]

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White Apes of Barsoom

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White Apes were natives of the planet Barsoom, and they were among the most feared creatures on the entire planet. Often taking shelter in the ruins of ancient cities, John Carter, Warlord of Mars was […]

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White Apes were natives of the planet Barsoom, and they were among the most feared creatures on the entire planet. Often taking shelter in the ruins of ancient cities, John Carter, Warlord of Mars was […]

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White Killer

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An assassin in an all-white uniform, with a white cape and white fishbowl to hide his identity, was murdering factory workers using poison gas. One of the best players of the Blue Socks baseball team […]

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An assassin in an all-white uniform, with a white cape and white fishbowl to hide his identity, was murdering factory workers using poison gas. One of the best players of the Blue Socks baseball team […]

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White Mask

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Steve Saxon was the masked detective known as the White Mask. By day, he was the wealthy publisher of the Daily Blade. His personal servant was Tago. As the White Mask, he carried a gun […]

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Steve Saxon was the masked detective known as the White Mask. By day, he was the wealthy publisher of the Daily Blade. His personal servant was Tago. As the White Mask, he carried a gun […]

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White Panther

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In a ruined city, hidden deep in the jungle of an unnamed continent, the White Panther and his father are the last survivors of an ancient tribe. His father instructs White Panther to use his […]

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In a ruined city, hidden deep in the jungle of an unnamed continent, the White Panther and his father are the last survivors of an ancient tribe. His father instructs White Panther to use his […]

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White Princess of the Jungle

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Bwanna Simmons and his wife came to Kraal of the Tauruti tribe in Africa, with a baby girl with hair as red as the sunset. They lived with the Tauruti for a long time, but […]

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Bwanna Simmons and his wife came to Kraal of the Tauruti tribe in Africa, with a baby girl with hair as red as the sunset. They lived with the Tauruti for a long time, but […]

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White Rook

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The Rook was actually a wealthy safe-maker, who knew very well how to crack a safe, and decided to become a thief for the thrills. At the scene of each crime, he left an ivory […]

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The Rook was actually a wealthy safe-maker, who knew very well how to crack a safe, and decided to become a thief for the thrills. At the scene of each crime, he left an ivory […]

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White Streak

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Manowar the White Streak was an android created centuries ago by an advanced, extinct South American civilization called Utopia, to help mankind during times of war. He was deactivated when the civilization succumbed to internal […]

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Manowar the White Streak was an android created centuries ago by an advanced, extinct South American civilization called Utopia, to help mankind during times of war. He was deactivated when the civilization succumbed to internal […]

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White Wolf

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Le Loup blanc (The White Wolf) is a French historical novel by Paul Féval, père, first published in France in 1843. The story takes place in Brittany in 1720 and 1740 and incorporates a real […]

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Le Loup blanc (The White Wolf) is a French historical novel by Paul Féval, père, first published in France in 1843. The story takes place in Brittany in 1720 and 1740 and incorporates a real […]

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Whiz Wallace

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Whiz Wallace and his companion Elaine Kenyon are shanghied to the planet Vezara and eventually procure a rocket ship, exploring new planets and getting into adventures. Later, after returning to Earth, he joined the USAF […]

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Whiz Wallace and his companion Elaine Kenyon are shanghied to the planet Vezara and eventually procure a rocket ship, exploring new planets and getting into adventures. Later, after returning to Earth, he joined the USAF […]

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Whiz Wilson

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With the aid of his Futuroscope, Whiz Wilson, a young scientist/adventurer, can project himself to any given place and time in the future, and with a twist of a dial, return to his laboratory in […]

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With the aid of his Futuroscope, Whiz Wilson, a young scientist/adventurer, can project himself to any given place and time in the future, and with a twist of a dial, return to his laboratory in […]

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Wildfire

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Carol Vance Martin was orphaned by a forest fire. The god of fire rescued her, and granted her powers. She adopted by the wealthy Martin family, and the teenage super heroine decided to use her […]

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Carol Vance Martin was orphaned by a forest fire. The god of fire rescued her, and granted her powers. She adopted by the wealthy Martin family, and the teenage super heroine decided to use her […]

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Will O’ The Wisp

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In 1925, when Gale Leary was only an infant, her parents Gregory Leary, a district attorney in New York, and Martha were attacked by Bob Evans and Red Brandois, in revenge for the D.A. getting […]

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In 1925, when Gale Leary was only an infant, her parents Gregory Leary, a district attorney in New York, and Martha were attacked by Bob Evans and Red Brandois, in revenge for the D.A. getting […]

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Will Scarlet

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Will Scarlet (also Scarlett, Scarlock, Scadlock, Scatheloke, Scathelocke and Shacklock) is a prominent member of Robin Hood’s Merry Men. The first appearance of Will Scarlet was in one of the oldest surviving Robin Hood ballads, […]

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Will Scarlet (also Scarlett, Scarlock, Scadlock, Scatheloke, Scathelocke and Shacklock) is a prominent member of Robin Hood’s Merry Men. The first appearance of Will Scarlet was in one of the oldest surviving Robin Hood ballads, […]

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Will Stutely

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Will Stutely or Will Stutly is in English folklore a prominent member of Robin Hood’s Merry Men. He was present in two of the ballads in the Child collection, although not ones dating from the […]

Entry Will Stutely
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Will Stutely or Will Stutly is in English folklore a prominent member of Robin Hood’s Merry Men. He was present in two of the ballads in the Child collection, although not ones dating from the […]

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William Kinney

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A member of a quartet of space explorers from Earth who utilize a cube-shaped vehicle called the Sky Cube and astral projection. Doctor Kinney, a trained medical doctor, is the leader of the group. The […]

Entry William Kinney
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A member of a quartet of space explorers from Earth who utilize a cube-shaped vehicle called the Sky Cube and astral projection. Doctor Kinney, a trained medical doctor, is the leader of the group. The […]

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William Wilson

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“William Wilson” is narrated by a man of “noble descent” who calls himself William Wilson. The story segues to the narrator’s boyhood, where he meets another boy with the same name, appearance, and birthday (Poe’s […]

Entry William Wilson
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“William Wilson” is narrated by a man of “noble descent” who calls himself William Wilson. The story segues to the narrator’s boyhood, where he meets another boy with the same name, appearance, and birthday (Poe’s […]

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Wing-Ding

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Wing-Ding was the smart, resourceful, brave, and ever put-upon secretary of American flier-for-hire Link Thorne, in Singapore just after World War II. Other than its owner, Link “The Flying Fool” Thorne, Wing-Ding is the only […]

Entry Wing-Ding
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Wing-Ding was the smart, resourceful, brave, and ever put-upon secretary of American flier-for-hire Link Thorne, in Singapore just after World War II. Other than its owner, Link “The Flying Fool” Thorne, Wing-Ding is the only […]

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Winged King

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During a battle with a monster, Chet Fields’ Venusian assistant Ronjli informs him of a business call. Chet kills the beast quickly and answers the call from Wagner Duprey. Duprey wishes to hire Fields to […]

Entry Winged King
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During a battle with a monster, Chet Fields’ Venusian assistant Ronjli informs him of a business call. Chet kills the beast quickly and answers the call from Wagner Duprey. Duprey wishes to hire Fields to […]

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Winged People

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During a battle with a monster, Chet Fields’ Venusian assistant Ronjli informs him of a business call. Chet kills the beast quickly and answers the call from Wagner Duprey. Duprey wishes to hire Fields to […]

Entry Winged People
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During a battle with a monster, Chet Fields’ Venusian assistant Ronjli informs him of a business call. Chet kills the beast quickly and answers the call from Wagner Duprey. Duprey wishes to hire Fields to […]

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Winkies

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Tom Smith is a colonist, assisting a group of settlers on the planet Pharisee. While examining the planet, Smith and the leader of the colonial expedition come across a “piranosaur” killing a “winky”. Tom shoots […]

Entry Winkies
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Tom Smith is a colonist, assisting a group of settlers on the planet Pharisee. While examining the planet, Smith and the leader of the colonial expedition come across a “piranosaur” killing a “winky”. Tom shoots […]

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Wise Guy

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The Wise Guy was a crook who “thought he had a smart swindle worked out… Fate played along with him… But suddenly crossed him up when he tried to get… Money from Nowhere!” After a […]

Entry Wise Guy
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The Wise Guy was a crook who “thought he had a smart swindle worked out… Fate played along with him… But suddenly crossed him up when he tried to get… Money from Nowhere!” After a […]

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Witch of Endor

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The Witch of Endor is a woman who, according to the Hebrew Bible, was consulted by Saul to summon the spirit of the prophet Samuel. Saul wished to receive advice on defeating the Philistines in […]

Entry Witch of Endor
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The Witch of Endor is a woman who, according to the Hebrew Bible, was consulted by Saul to summon the spirit of the prophet Samuel. Saul wished to receive advice on defeating the Philistines in […]

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Witch Queen

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The Witch Queen was a powerful sorceress who was banished from Fairyland and came to rule a subterranean kingdom called Evil Land. For several centuries, she was faithfully served by the others banished from Fairyland, […]

Entry Witch Queen
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The Witch Queen was a powerful sorceress who was banished from Fairyland and came to rule a subterranean kingdom called Evil Land. For several centuries, she was faithfully served by the others banished from Fairyland, […]

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Wizard (Lev Gleason)

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The Wizard was the leader of a German-American Cult in praise of Hitler and seeking to undermine democratic values. He and his cult fought and lost to Daredevil and his sidekicks, the Little Wise Guys, […]

Entry Wizard (Lev Gleason)
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The Wizard was the leader of a German-American Cult in praise of Hitler and seeking to undermine democratic values. He and his cult fought and lost to Daredevil and his sidekicks, the Little Wise Guys, […]

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Wizard (MLJ 1)

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Blane Whitney came from a long line of Americans who served their country in one capacity or another since the Revolution, including a number of firstborn males who took the name Wizard. He donned a […]

Entry Wizard (MLJ 1)
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Blane Whitney came from a long line of Americans who served their country in one capacity or another since the Revolution, including a number of firstborn males who took the name Wizard. He donned a […]

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Wizard (MLJ 2)

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Blane Whitney was born in 1750. He possessed superhuman strength and a superhuman intellect. He was able to see oncoming calamities with the British and Native Americans, informing his father and avoiding disasters. For this, […]

Entry Wizard (MLJ 2)
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Blane Whitney was born in 1750. He possessed superhuman strength and a superhuman intellect. He was able to see oncoming calamities with the British and Native Americans, informing his father and avoiding disasters. For this, […]

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Wogos

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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 […]

Entry Wogos
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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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Wohoon

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“But away in the forest whence Hish hath come Wohoon, the Lord of Noises in the Night, awaketh in his lair and creepeth round the forest to see whether it be true that Hish hath […]

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“But away in the forest whence Hish hath come Wohoon, the Lord of Noises in the Night, awaketh in his lair and creepeth round the forest to see whether it be true that Hish hath […]

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Wolf Gal

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Why do strong men fear Wolf Gal? The reason was that Wolf Gal, who had been raised by a pack of timber wolves (dubbed her “Dogpatch”), was always on the lookout for a man… So […]

Entry Wolf Gal
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Why do strong men fear Wolf Gal? The reason was that Wolf Gal, who had been raised by a pack of timber wolves (dubbed her “Dogpatch”), was always on the lookout for a man… So […]

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Woman in Red

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Policewoman Peggy Allen is the department’s best undercover operative. In order to deflect suspicion from her undercover role, usually as a nurse or maid working at the scene of the crime, she adopts the costume […]

Entry Woman in Red
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Policewoman Peggy Allen is the department’s best undercover operative. In order to deflect suspicion from her undercover role, usually as a nurse or maid working at the scene of the crime, she adopts the costume […]

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Wonder Boy (Quality)

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Wonder Boy was the last survivor of the planet Viro. He escaped his home world’s explosion on a spaceship, hurling through space and time and crashing into the heart of Chicago. He survived, but when […]

Entry Wonder Boy (Quality)
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Wonder Boy was the last survivor of the planet Viro. He escaped his home world’s explosion on a spaceship, hurling through space and time and crashing into the heart of Chicago. He survived, but when […]

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Wonder Man (Fox)

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Fred Carson was a radio engineer who enjoyed traveling. While on a trip to Tibet, he met a yogi who put him through a series of rigorous tests. Fred passed, proving that he had the […]

Entry Wonder Man (Fox)
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Fred Carson was a radio engineer who enjoyed traveling. While on a trip to Tibet, he met a yogi who put him through a series of rigorous tests. Fred passed, proving that he had the […]

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Wonderman

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Brad Spencer is accidentally exposed to a sizzling voltage of a secret current. This gives him super powers, and he uses his new abilities to become Wonderman and fight crime. He is helped by his […]

Entry Wonderman
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Brad Spencer is accidentally exposed to a sizzling voltage of a secret current. This gives him super powers, and he uses his new abilities to become Wonderman and fight crime. He is helped by his […]

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Woofus

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“The terrible woofus broke through the king’s guards…” Alias Woofus Real Names/Alt Names Woofus Characteristics Pulp Characters, Venusian, Modernism Era Creators/Key Contributors Ralph Milne Farley (pseudonym, Roger Sherman Hoar) First Appearance “The Radio Man” in […]

Entry Woofus
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“The terrible woofus broke through the king’s guards…” Alias Woofus Real Names/Alt Names Woofus Characteristics Pulp Characters, Venusian, Modernism Era Creators/Key Contributors Ralph Milne Farley (pseudonym, Roger Sherman Hoar) First Appearance “The Radio Man” in […]

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Woozy Winks

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Woozy Winks is the inept sidekick of Plastic Man. He is bumbling, overweight, and slobbish in appearance. These flaws often lead him into hilarious danger, usually involving some manner of wacky hi-jinks. Prior to working […]

Entry Woozy Winks
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Woozy Winks is the inept sidekick of Plastic Man. He is bumbling, overweight, and slobbish in appearance. These flaws often lead him into hilarious danger, usually involving some manner of wacky hi-jinks. Prior to working […]

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Wotan

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Wotan is the King of the Gods in Richard Wagner’s opera Der Ring des Nibelungen (The Ring of the Nibelung), a cycle of four German-language epic music dramas: Das Rheingold (The Rhinegold), Die Walküre (The […]

Entry Wotan
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Wotan is the King of the Gods in Richard Wagner’s opera Der Ring des Nibelungen (The Ring of the Nibelung), a cycle of four German-language epic music dramas: Das Rheingold (The Rhinegold), Die Walküre (The […]

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Wraith

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Gary Kennedy and his brother were shot down by criminals. He vowed to return from the dead to avenge his brother’s death – and he did, becoming a ghost with super strength when solid and […]

Entry Wraith
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Gary Kennedy and his brother were shot down by criminals. He vowed to return from the dead to avenge his brother’s death – and he did, becoming a ghost with super strength when solid and […]

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Wu Fang

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Wu Fang is actually the name of several characters in crime and adventure fiction, who are nearly identical, but may vary in their details. In the Exploits of Elaine (1914), Wu Fang is a criminal […]

Entry Wu Fang
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Wu Fang is actually the name of several characters in crime and adventure fiction, who are nearly identical, but may vary in their details. In the Exploits of Elaine (1914), Wu Fang is a criminal […]