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The Library of Congress started posting public domain images from a Coney Island Sideshow to Flickr in 2008. They are genuine color slides from the 1930s – 40s. One such photo was of the 2 […]
The Library of Congress started posting public domain images from a Coney Island Sideshow to Flickr in 2008. They are genuine color slides from the 1930s – 40s. One such photo was of the 2 […]
Daniel Dyce was a District Attorney and also almost an exact twin of his friend Jacob Horn. Jacob, however, was in prison, but he wanted to see his wife give birth. So Daniel agreed to […]
Daniel Dyce was a District Attorney and also almost an exact twin of his friend Jacob Horn. Jacob, however, was in prison, but he wanted to see his wife give birth. So Daniel agreed to […]
Access to all 3997 Eidolon Station database entries starts here, with 2 Face Man, 711 (Quality), and A. J. Raffles below. Use the alphabetical menu above to browse all the alphabetically-sorted groupings, not just A. […]
Access to all 3997 Eidolon Station database entries starts here, with 2 Face Man, 711 (Quality), and A. J. Raffles below. Use the alphabetical menu above to browse all the alphabetically-sorted groupings, not just A. […]
The first robot was imagined in Greek mythology more than 2,500 years ago. Talos was a giant bronze automaton fabricated by Hephaestos, the blacksmith god of innovation and technology. Commissioned by Zeus to defend the […]
The first robot was imagined in Greek mythology more than 2,500 years ago. Talos was a giant bronze automaton fabricated by Hephaestos, the blacksmith god of innovation and technology. Commissioned by Zeus to defend the […]
Arthur J. Raffles (usually called A. J. Raffles) is a fictional character created in 1898 by E. W. Hornung, brother-in-law of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, the creator of Sherlock Holmes. Raffles is, in many ways, […]
Arthur J. Raffles (usually called A. J. Raffles) is a fictional character created in 1898 by E. W. Hornung, brother-in-law of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, the creator of Sherlock Holmes. Raffles is, in many ways, […]
John Seton, a marine pilot during World War II, had crashed his airplane. Physically he healed well. He couldn’t adjust to civilian life. His engagement to Marcia didn’t even hold his interest. Dozing off in […]
John Seton, a marine pilot during World War II, had crashed his airplane. Physically he healed well. He couldn’t adjust to civilian life. His engagement to Marcia didn’t even hold his interest. Dozing off in […]
Ab is a Stone Age boy who grows to young manhood amid the many dangers of his times. With his friend, Oak, he digs a pit and catches a baby rhinoceros, participates in a mammoth […]
Ab is a Stone Age boy who grows to young manhood amid the many dangers of his times. With his friend, Oak, he digs a pit and catches a baby rhinoceros, participates in a mammoth […]
Zongar the Miracle Man possessed a magical amulet which, when rubbed, would summon forth the green spirit called Abaraxx! At Zongar’s request, Abaraxx would perform a variety of tasks including following trails left by criminals, […]
Zongar the Miracle Man possessed a magical amulet which, when rubbed, would summon forth the green spirit called Abaraxx! At Zongar’s request, Abaraxx would perform a variety of tasks including following trails left by criminals, […]
Abba is one of Sabra’s trusted advisors. Alias Abba Real Names/Alt Names Abba Characteristics Sci-Fi Hero, Ziff-Davis Universe, Extra-terrestrial, The Future, Public Domain Creators/Key Contributors Marvin Stein First Appearance Space Busters #2 (Fall 1952) First […]
Abba is one of Sabra’s trusted advisors. Alias Abba Real Names/Alt Names Abba Characteristics Sci-Fi Hero, Ziff-Davis Universe, Extra-terrestrial, The Future, Public Domain Creators/Key Contributors Marvin Stein First Appearance Space Busters #2 (Fall 1952) First […]
Mr. Risk was assisted by his faithful companion, Abdul. Alias Abdul Real Names/Alt Names Abdul Characteristics Hero, Sidekick, World War II Era, Public Domain Creators/Key Contributors George Mandel First Appearance Our Flag Comics #5 (April […]
Mr. Risk was assisted by his faithful companion, Abdul. Alias Abdul Real Names/Alt Names Abdul Characteristics Hero, Sidekick, World War II Era, Public Domain Creators/Key Contributors George Mandel First Appearance Our Flag Comics #5 (April […]
Abdul the Arab was a young Arabic warrior and son of a chieftain named Ali Bey. Eventually, Abdul became an ally of British Intelligence solving crimes and freeing British captives as well as a Chinese […]
Abdul the Arab was a young Arabic warrior and son of a chieftain named Ali Bey. Eventually, Abdul became an ally of British Intelligence solving crimes and freeing British captives as well as a Chinese […]
Dr. Abe Franz is a druggist and creator of the blue chain-mail “beetle suit” (in radio program) and the Vitamin 2-X formula the Blue Beetle used to fight crime. He generally helped Dan from the […]
Dr. Abe Franz is a druggist and creator of the blue chain-mail “beetle suit” (in radio program) and the Vitamin 2-X formula the Blue Beetle used to fight crime. He generally helped Dan from the […]
Abe no Seimei (February 21, 921 AD – October 31, 1005), also known as Doujimaru, was a Japanese onmyōji, a court official and specialist of Onmyōdō, during the middle of the Heian period. In addition […]
Abe no Seimei (February 21, 921 AD – October 31, 1005), also known as Doujimaru, was a Japanese onmyōji, a court official and specialist of Onmyōdō, during the middle of the Heian period. In addition […]
David Innes is a mining heir who finances the experimental “iron mole,” an excavating vehicle designed by his elderly inventor friend Abner Perry. In a test run, they discover the vehicle cannot be turned, and […]
David Innes is a mining heir who finances the experimental “iron mole,” an excavating vehicle designed by his elderly inventor friend Abner Perry. In a test run, they discover the vehicle cannot be turned, and […]
In the novel Dracula, Van Helsing is called in by his former student, Dr. John Seward, to assist with the mysterious illness of Lucy Westenra. Van Helsing’s friendship with Seward is based in part upon […]
In the novel Dracula, Van Helsing is called in by his former student, Dr. John Seward, to assist with the mysterious illness of Lucy Westenra. Van Helsing’s friendship with Seward is based in part upon […]
Abumiguchi were once stirrups belonging to a warrior who fell in battle. The stirrups were left on the battlefield, forgotten. Upset at losing their purpose, a soldier’s implements can transform into tsukumogami. Like faithful hounds, […]
Abumiguchi were once stirrups belonging to a warrior who fell in battle. The stirrups were left on the battlefield, forgotten. Upset at losing their purpose, a soldier’s implements can transform into tsukumogami. Like faithful hounds, […]
Abura-akago is a type of Japanese infant spirit or ghost. It is a yōkai that appeared illustrated in Toriyama Sekien’s mid-Edo period Konjaku Gazu Zoku Hyakki, as an infant spirit lapping oil out of an […]
Abura-akago is a type of Japanese infant spirit or ghost. It is a yōkai that appeared illustrated in Toriyama Sekien’s mid-Edo period Konjaku Gazu Zoku Hyakki, as an infant spirit lapping oil out of an […]
Ace Buckley built a spaceship that was capable of time travel and offered his friend Toni Stark the chance to travel back in time to observe important battles and events. Inevitably, they were drawn into […]
Ace Buckley built a spaceship that was capable of time travel and offered his friend Toni Stark the chance to travel back in time to observe important battles and events. Inevitably, they were drawn into […]
Ace Harlem was an African American police detective who operated in an unnamed American city (most likely New York City). He was an observant, skillful detective with a track record that earned him the respect […]
Ace Harlem was an African American police detective who operated in an unnamed American city (most likely New York City). He was an observant, skillful detective with a track record that earned him the respect […]
“Ace” Kelly is a hotshot test pilot for the Army. Ace tests a new “Army motor” in the K13 airplane, which uses an experimental gas mixture. As he rises straight up, Major Nichols contacts him […]
“Ace” Kelly is a hotshot test pilot for the Army. Ace tests a new “Army motor” in the K13 airplane, which uses an experimental gas mixture. As he rises straight up, Major Nichols contacts him […]
Ace McCoy was a pilot and federal special agent who was aided by Bill Regan, his mechanic. Alias Ace McCoy Real Names/Alt Names Ace McCoy Characteristics Hero, Aviator, Spy, Game-themed, World War II Era, Public […]
Ace McCoy was a pilot and federal special agent who was aided by Bill Regan, his mechanic. Alias Ace McCoy Real Names/Alt Names Ace McCoy Characteristics Hero, Aviator, Spy, Game-themed, World War II Era, Public […]
The Ace of Blades was an ace Nazi pilot, who flew a fighter jet with a large sword like weapon protruding from the nose. She used this blade to cut the wings off of enemy […]
The Ace of Blades was an ace Nazi pilot, who flew a fighter jet with a large sword like weapon protruding from the nose. She used this blade to cut the wings off of enemy […]
Ace Egan found a crashed UFO in the year 1940. He decided to use the ship’s advanced technological wonders to combat criminals and Nazis as the costumed aviator the Ace of Space. Alias Ace of […]
Ace Egan found a crashed UFO in the year 1940. He decided to use the ship’s advanced technological wonders to combat criminals and Nazis as the costumed aviator the Ace of Space. Alias Ace of […]
Ace Williams, known as the Ace of the Newsreels, was both a cameraman and journalist. He was assisted by his attractive reporter sidekick Jessica Frances Gibbons, who went by the nickname Foggy. They covered the […]
Ace Williams, known as the Ace of the Newsreels, was both a cameraman and journalist. He was assisted by his attractive reporter sidekick Jessica Frances Gibbons, who went by the nickname Foggy. They covered the […]
Ace Powers was the “head of the city detective bureau”, which seemed to be a division of the police department. He frequently found himself in bizarre situations fighting insane foes like the Panther and the […]
Ace Powers was the “head of the city detective bureau”, which seemed to be a division of the police department. He frequently found himself in bizarre situations fighting insane foes like the Panther and the […]
Ace Reynolds was a reporter and war correspondent during World War II. Alias Ace Reynolds Real Names/Alt Names Ace Reynolds Characteristics Hero, Reporter, World War II Era, Public Domain Creators/Key Contributors Murray Tobin, Unknown First […]
Ace Reynolds was a reporter and war correspondent during World War II. Alias Ace Reynolds Real Names/Alt Names Ace Reynolds Characteristics Hero, Reporter, World War II Era, Public Domain Creators/Key Contributors Murray Tobin, Unknown First […]
In Greek mythology, Achilles or Achilleus was a hero of the Trojan War who was known as being the greatest of all the Greek warriors. The central character in Homer’s Iliad, he was the son […]
In Greek mythology, Achilles or Achilleus was a hero of the Trojan War who was known as being the greatest of all the Greek warriors. The central character in Homer’s Iliad, he was the son […]
The Actor was a master of disguise who fought Captain Flash and Ricky. Alias Actor Real Names/Alt Names Unknown Characteristics Villain, Master of Disguise, Atomic Age, Public Domain Creators/Key Contributors Mike Sekowsky First Appearance Captain […]
The Actor was a master of disguise who fought Captain Flash and Ricky. Alias Actor Real Names/Alt Names Unknown Characteristics Villain, Master of Disguise, Atomic Age, Public Domain Creators/Key Contributors Mike Sekowsky First Appearance Captain […]
Adam Antaeas Jr., a sculptor and artist, creates a statue of the Greek mythology figure Antaeus. However, he discovers that, when danger is near, the statue comes to life. The living statue gives Adam superpowers […]
Adam Antaeas Jr., a sculptor and artist, creates a statue of the Greek mythology figure Antaeus. However, he discovers that, when danger is near, the statue comes to life. The living statue gives Adam superpowers […]
Sworn to rid the solar system of the ever present threat of space piracy, Adam Starr proceeds with his idea to organize a Space Police System, the Solar Legion. Alias Adam Starr and the Solar […]
Sworn to rid the solar system of the ever present threat of space piracy, Adam Starr proceeds with his idea to organize a Space Police System, the Solar Legion. Alias Adam Starr and the Solar […]
On an unnamed South Pacific island, a sorcerer named Moltane was the chief of most of the island’s natives. Adana was a leader in the only tribe not ruled by Moltane. Moltane’s power rested in […]
On an unnamed South Pacific island, a sorcerer named Moltane was the chief of most of the island’s natives. Adana was a leader in the only tribe not ruled by Moltane. Moltane’s power rested in […]
Adh is a character in Frederic Arnold Kummer’s 1922 educational children’s book The First Days of Man. Alias Adh Real Names/Alt Names Adh Characteristics Stone Age, Public Domain Creators/Key Contributors Frederic Arnold Kummer First Appearance […]
Adh is a character in Frederic Arnold Kummer’s 1922 educational children’s book The First Days of Man. Alias Adh Real Names/Alt Names Adh Characteristics Stone Age, Public Domain Creators/Key Contributors Frederic Arnold Kummer First Appearance […]
In Greek mythology, Admetus was a king of Pherae in Thessaly. He was one of the Argonauts and took part in the Calydonian Boar hunt. Admetus’ wife Alcestis offered to substitute her own death for […]
In Greek mythology, Admetus was a king of Pherae in Thessaly. He was one of the Argonauts and took part in the Calydonian Boar hunt. Admetus’ wife Alcestis offered to substitute her own death for […]
Austrian-born German politician, Adolf Hitler was injured in combat during World War I, and later became the leader of the National Socialist German Workers Party, known as the Nazi Party. With the help of his […]
Austrian-born German politician, Adolf Hitler was injured in combat during World War I, and later became the leader of the National Socialist German Workers Party, known as the Nazi Party. With the help of his […]
Adventure, Inc. are a duo solving mysteries and exploring dangerous locations. The team is comprised of two non-powered, swashbuckling adventurers: perpetually dark-clothed, dark-haired John Pierce and perpetually light-clothed, blonde Buck “Bud” White, Pierce’s business partner. […]
Adventure, Inc. are a duo solving mysteries and exploring dangerous locations. The team is comprised of two non-powered, swashbuckling adventurers: perpetually dark-clothed, dark-haired John Pierce and perpetually light-clothed, blonde Buck “Bud” White, Pierce’s business partner. […]
Role/Occupation Adventurer Total Entries 97 Representative Allan Quatermain [The hero was] an independently wealthy (or at least doesn’t do much work for a living) “gentleman of leisure” whose adventures were initially motivated by a lust […]
Role/Occupation Adventurer Total Entries 97 Representative Allan Quatermain [The hero was] an independently wealthy (or at least doesn’t do much work for a living) “gentleman of leisure” whose adventures were initially motivated by a lust […]
Aegeus was one of the kings of Athens in Greek mythology, who gave his name to the Aegean Sea, was the father of Theseus, and founded Athenian institutions. While visiting in Athens, King Minos’ son, […]
Aegeus was one of the kings of Athens in Greek mythology, who gave his name to the Aegean Sea, was the father of Theseus, and founded Athenian institutions. While visiting in Athens, King Minos’ son, […]
In Greco-Roman mythology, Aeneas was a Trojan hero, the son of the Trojan prince Anchises and the Greek goddess Aphrodite (equivalent to the Roman Venus). His father was a first cousin of King Priam of […]
In Greco-Roman mythology, Aeneas was a Trojan hero, the son of the Trojan prince Anchises and the Greek goddess Aphrodite (equivalent to the Roman Venus). His father was a first cousin of King Priam of […]
In Greek mythology, Aeolus, the son of Hippotes, was the ruler of the winds encountered by Odysseus in Homer’s Odyssey. Aeolus was the king of the island of Aeolia, where he lived with his wife […]
In Greek mythology, Aeolus, the son of Hippotes, was the ruler of the winds encountered by Odysseus in Homer’s Odyssey. Aeolus was the king of the island of Aeolia, where he lived with his wife […]
In Greek mythology, Agamemnon was a king of Mycenae who commanded the Achaeans during the Trojan War. Legends make him the king of Mycenae or Argos, thought to be different names for the same area. […]
In Greek mythology, Agamemnon was a king of Mycenae who commanded the Achaeans during the Trojan War. Legends make him the king of Mycenae or Argos, thought to be different names for the same area. […]
The Agatha Detective Agency was run by Grace Adams and sponsored by her wealthy spinster aunt, Agatha. The agency was formed after Grace and Captain Future helped rescue Agatha when she was kidnapped. Together Grace […]
The Agatha Detective Agency was run by Grace Adams and sponsored by her wealthy spinster aunt, Agatha. The agency was formed after Grace and Captain Future helped rescue Agatha when she was kidnapped. Together Grace […]
The woman known only as Agent J-3 was an American undercover spy, abducted by Nazis and replaced by a look-alike. In her only appearance, she was quickly saved by the aviator called Triggers. Alias Agent […]
The woman known only as Agent J-3 was an American undercover spy, abducted by Nazis and replaced by a look-alike. In her only appearance, she was quickly saved by the aviator called Triggers. Alias Agent […]
Agor was a huge spider-like creature that resided in the Temple of the Man Eating Spider in the Himalayan mountains. The creature spun its web over an abyss near a balcony to the temple. The […]
Agor was a huge spider-like creature that resided in the Temple of the Man Eating Spider in the Himalayan mountains. The creature spun its web over an abyss near a balcony to the temple. The […]
Dana Harrod, our narrator, tells how he is summoned to a remote mountain in Peru by his old instructor, Professor Frelinghusen. This venerable scholar is one of the world’s foremost volcanologists. He has been gone […]
Dana Harrod, our narrator, tells how he is summoned to a remote mountain in Peru by his old instructor, Professor Frelinghusen. This venerable scholar is one of the world’s foremost volcanologists. He has been gone […]
After the war, Johnny Hopper grew restless and decided to modify his plane with a one-man sub attached and sought out adventure as the Air Rover. However, when his plane ran out of gas, he […]
After the war, Johnny Hopper grew restless and decided to modify his plane with a one-man sub attached and sought out adventure as the Air Rover. However, when his plane ran out of gas, he […]
Airboy was David Nelson II, the son of an expert pilot and an excellent young flyer himself. After becoming an orphan, Davy was raised in a monastery in Capistrano, California. He became friends with a […]
Airboy was David Nelson II, the son of an expert pilot and an excellent young flyer himself. After becoming an orphan, Davy was raised in a monastery in Capistrano, California. He became friends with a […]
The Airmaidens were Valkyrie’s All Girl Air Squadron. They were trained by Herr Oberst, a Nazi colonel. After training, they blasted their way through the Allied pilots until they ran into Airboy. When Valkyrie captured […]
The Airmaidens were Valkyrie’s All Girl Air Squadron. They were trained by Herr Oberst, a Nazi colonel. After training, they blasted their way through the Allied pilots until they ran into Airboy. When Valkyrie captured […]
Kenneth Stevens, a biology professor, was trying to perfect a “flight fluid.” However, he was in a hurry to get to a costume party and accidentally spilled some of the formula on his hand. The […]
Kenneth Stevens, a biology professor, was trying to perfect a “flight fluid.” However, he was in a hurry to get to a costume party and accidentally spilled some of the formula on his hand. The […]
Professor Claude Stevens, a renowned ornithologist, was senselessly murdered. His son Drake was outraged and received no justice from the police. So Drake put together a costume consisting of a pair of gas-filled wings and […]
Professor Claude Stevens, a renowned ornithologist, was senselessly murdered. His son Drake was outraged and received no justice from the police. So Drake put together a costume consisting of a pair of gas-filled wings and […]
Airman Andor is a policeman assigned as a “traffic cop in space”. His spacecraft is designated as Patrol Craft Double-Z. Infatuated with detective fiction of the 20th century, he dreams of one day leaving the […]
Airman Andor is a policeman assigned as a “traffic cop in space”. His spacecraft is designated as Patrol Craft Double-Z. Infatuated with detective fiction of the 20th century, he dreams of one day leaving the […]
Ajax is a Greek mythological hero, the son of King Telamon and Periboea, and the half-brother of Teucer. He plays an important role in the Trojan War, and is portrayed as a towering figure and […]
Ajax is a Greek mythological hero, the son of King Telamon and Periboea, and the half-brother of Teucer. He plays an important role in the Trojan War, and is portrayed as a towering figure and […]
Club Ajax-Farrell Universe Total Entries 62 Representative Samson (Ajax-Farrell) Farrell Publications is a series of American comic book publishing companies founded and operated by Robert W. Farrell in the 1940s and 1950s, including Elliot Publishing […]
Club Ajax-Farrell Universe Total Entries 62 Representative Samson (Ajax-Farrell) Farrell Publications is a series of American comic book publishing companies founded and operated by Robert W. Farrell in the 1940s and 1950s, including Elliot Publishing […]
After assisting the female Doxian Erda in the war against the Zodians, Commodore Rex Clive and Adjutant Speed Lansing remain on the planet Dox. The new Master Devil Choq begins new attacks. As the attack […]
After assisting the female Doxian Erda in the war against the Zodians, Commodore Rex Clive and Adjutant Speed Lansing remain on the planet Dox. The new Master Devil Choq begins new attacks. As the attack […]
Akaguchi is a yōkai from the northwestern region of Aomori prefecture. This yōkai resides in an amorphous black cloud, baring visibly its komainu (Japanese lion-dog) face and large claws. Its face and claws are covered […]
Akaguchi is a yōkai from the northwestern region of Aomori prefecture. This yōkai resides in an amorphous black cloud, baring visibly its komainu (Japanese lion-dog) face and large claws. Its face and claws are covered […]
In the religion of theosophy and the philosophical school called anthroposophy, the Akashic records are a compendium of all universal events, thoughts, words, emotions and intent ever to have occurred in the past, present, or […]
In the religion of theosophy and the philosophical school called anthroposophy, the Akashic records are a compendium of all universal events, thoughts, words, emotions and intent ever to have occurred in the past, present, or […]
Akina was a sorceress queen of the chiefdom of Lomar who appeared as an adversary of Tabu in Jungle Comics #15. Akina derived her vast magical powers from a jewel given to her by her […]
Akina was a sorceress queen of the chiefdom of Lomar who appeared as an adversary of Tabu in Jungle Comics #15. Akina derived her vast magical powers from a jewel given to her by her […]
Alan Clarke goes to India in search of his friend, Ted Sommers. Ted had saved Alan’s life during the war. When Sommers disappeared in India, Alan went in search of him. His questioning captures the […]
Alan Clarke goes to India in search of his friend, Ted Sommers. Ted had saved Alan’s life during the war. When Sommers disappeared in India, Alan went in search of him. His questioning captures the […]
When a massive, shining saucer appears over Earth, Spurs Jackson and his Space Vigilantes fly their rocketship out to meet it. In a full spacesuit, Aku explains he is Chief of the Sun People, who […]
When a massive, shining saucer appears over Earth, Spurs Jackson and his Space Vigilantes fly their rocketship out to meet it. In a full spacesuit, Aku explains he is Chief of the Sun People, who […]
Al Addin was a young comic book fan who gained the ability to travel through time and space when he accidentally knocked over an old hour-glass which housed a genie. The hour-glass was given to […]
Al Addin was a young comic book fan who gained the ability to travel through time and space when he accidentally knocked over an old hour-glass which housed a genie. The hour-glass was given to […]
Aladdin is an impoverished young ne’er-do-well, dwelling in “one of the cities of China”. He is recruited by a sorcerer from the Maghreb, who passes himself off as the brother of Aladdin’s late father, Mustapha […]
Aladdin is an impoverished young ne’er-do-well, dwelling in “one of the cities of China”. He is recruited by a sorcerer from the Maghreb, who passes himself off as the brother of Aladdin’s late father, Mustapha […]
Alan Moore is sent to the moon piloting an atomic powered space ship designed by Professor Manheim. This trip marks mankind’s first foray into space travel. Amazed at the high rate of speed, Alan is […]
Alan Moore is sent to the moon piloting an atomic powered space ship designed by Professor Manheim. This trip marks mankind’s first foray into space travel. Amazed at the high rate of speed, Alan is […]
Alan-a-Dale (first recorded as Allen a Dale; variously spelled Allen-a-Dale, Allan-a-Dale, Allin-a-Dale, Allan A’Dayle etc.) is a figure in the Robin Hood legend. According to the stories, he was a wandering minstrel who became a […]
Alan-a-Dale (first recorded as Allen a Dale; variously spelled Allen-a-Dale, Allan-a-Dale, Allin-a-Dale, Allan A’Dayle etc.) is a figure in the Robin Hood legend. According to the stories, he was a wandering minstrel who became a […]
Dr. Albert Carlton devises a way to kill his body for 15 minutes. After the allotted time, his cohort, Dr. Clode, is to turn on a machine that will return Carlton to the land of […]
Dr. Albert Carlton devises a way to kill his body for 15 minutes. After the allotted time, his cohort, Dr. Clode, is to turn on a machine that will return Carlton to the land of […]
Albert Einstein (14 March 1879 – 18 April 1955) was a German-born theoretical physicist, widely acknowledged to be one of the greatest and most influential physicists of all time. Einstein is best known for developing […]
Albert Einstein (14 March 1879 – 18 April 1955) was a German-born theoretical physicist, widely acknowledged to be one of the greatest and most influential physicists of all time. Einstein is best known for developing […]
Rhamda Avec arrives in San Francisco inquiring about Doctor Holcolm. When Avec seemingly is unaware of common facts regarding cigars and the sun, a clerk at a newstand alerts police detective Albert Jerome. After a […]
Rhamda Avec arrives in San Francisco inquiring about Doctor Holcolm. When Avec seemingly is unaware of common facts regarding cigars and the sun, a clerk at a newstand alerts police detective Albert Jerome. After a […]
“The Whisperer in Darkness” is told by Albert N. Wilmarth, an instructor of literature at Miskatonic University in Arkham, Massachusetts. When local newspapers report strange things seen floating in rivers during a historic flood in […]
“The Whisperer in Darkness” is told by Albert N. Wilmarth, an instructor of literature at Miskatonic University in Arkham, Massachusetts. When local newspapers report strange things seen floating in rivers during a historic flood in […]
“Albino” Jo was a Harvard-educated, loincloth-wearing albino Indian in the Brazilian jungle who resurfaced a year later as a pipe-smoking criminologist dressed in a well-tailored suit. He had been raised in the U.S. by foster […]
“Albino” Jo was a Harvard-educated, loincloth-wearing albino Indian in the Brazilian jungle who resurfaced a year later as a pipe-smoking criminologist dressed in a well-tailored suit. He had been raised in the U.S. by foster […]
Ben Damon and Rod Carter land on the planet Jarga in the spaceship, Futura. They are ordered by the commander of the ship to visit the chief city of Jarga and return to report. They […]
Ben Damon and Rod Carter land on the planet Jarga in the spaceship, Futura. They are ordered by the commander of the ship to visit the chief city of Jarga and return to report. They […]
King Bolan, ruler of the Moon, is against the plans of Aldar, a great lunar scientist. Aldar proposes to turn Earth into a Sun so the Moon can be as lush as Earth. Aldar doesn’t […]
King Bolan, ruler of the Moon, is against the plans of Aldar, a great lunar scientist. Aldar proposes to turn Earth into a Sun so the Moon can be as lush as Earth. Aldar doesn’t […]
In the year 2488 A.D., alien invaders from distant space known as the Aldebarans tried to conqueror the Earth by using their advanced weaponry and other technology. Their main method of invasion was to convert […]
In the year 2488 A.D., alien invaders from distant space known as the Aldebarans tried to conqueror the Earth by using their advanced weaponry and other technology. Their main method of invasion was to convert […]
Creator Alex Schomburg (1905-1998) Profession Painter, Penciller, Inker Total Entries 23 Articles Alex Schomburg – Lambiek Comiclopedia Alex Schomburg – Wikipedia A Collection of Amazing Alex Schomburg Comic Book Covers – CBR Born in Puerto […]
Creator Alex Schomburg (1905-1998) Profession Painter, Penciller, Inker Total Entries 23 Articles Alex Schomburg – Lambiek Comiclopedia Alex Schomburg – Wikipedia A Collection of Amazing Alex Schomburg Comic Book Covers – CBR Born in Puerto […]
Creator Alex Toth (1928-2006) Profession Artist, Animator Total Entries 15 Articles Alex Toth – Lambiek Comiclopedia Alex Toth – Wikipedia Making Genius: Mullaney and Canwell on Alex Toth – The Comics Journal Dick Giordano: Alex […]
Creator Alex Toth (1928-2006) Profession Artist, Animator Total Entries 15 Articles Alex Toth – Lambiek Comiclopedia Alex Toth – Wikipedia Making Genius: Mullaney and Canwell on Alex Toth – The Comics Journal Dick Giordano: Alex […]
Algie was the water-breathing sidekick to adventurer Barry Kuda. He was also a native to the underwater kingdom Merma just like his mentor . He helped to defend Merma from its hostile neighbors “the midget […]
Algie was the water-breathing sidekick to adventurer Barry Kuda. He was also a native to the underwater kingdom Merma just like his mentor . He helped to defend Merma from its hostile neighbors “the midget […]
“Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves” is a folk tale from the One Thousand and One Nights. It was added to the collection in the 18th century by its French translator Antoine Galland, who heard […]
“Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves” is a folk tale from the One Thousand and One Nights. It was added to the collection in the 18th century by its French translator Antoine Galland, who heard […]
Ali Pasha was a scientist, intent on conquering the planet, who forced Dr. Hayward to build a machine that could transport a person through time and space. He then forced Hayward to test the device […]
Ali Pasha was a scientist, intent on conquering the planet, who forced Dr. Hayward to build a machine that could transport a person through time and space. He then forced Hayward to test the device […]
Police scientist Sgt. Bill Norton captured criminals as Alias the Dragon. He has no powers, but uses a flame thrower for a weapon, hence the appellation. Alias Alias the Dragon Real Names/Alt Names Sgt. Bill […]
Police scientist Sgt. Bill Norton captured criminals as Alias the Dragon. He has no powers, but uses a flame thrower for a weapon, hence the appellation. Alias Alias the Dragon Real Names/Alt Names Sgt. Bill […]
Alias X had been active for a year by the time of his first story. After capturing a criminal he would leave a calling card saying “With compliments, Alias X”. He tells his origin to […]
Alias X had been active for a year by the time of his first story. After capturing a criminal he would leave a calling card saying “With compliments, Alias X”. He tells his origin to […]
Alice is a fictional character and the titular protagonist of Lewis Carroll’s children’s novel Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland (1865) and its sequel, Through the Looking-Glass (1871). A child in the mid-Victorian era, Alice unintentionally goes […]
Alice is a fictional character and the titular protagonist of Lewis Carroll’s children’s novel Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland (1865) and its sequel, Through the Looking-Glass (1871). A child in the mid-Victorian era, Alice unintentionally goes […]
A group of four explorers land on a planet that seems suitable for human habitation. Captain Vic Danton, the pilot and navigator, leads the group. Alice Chambers is the doctor and psychologist. Mikel North is […]
A group of four explorers land on a planet that seems suitable for human habitation. Captain Vic Danton, the pilot and navigator, leads the group. Alice Chambers is the doctor and psychologist. Mikel North is […]
When Alice was a child, her father, Bawala, brought her to the small town of Namara. While playing, she fell into a well that led into a subterranean world. There, she was found by the […]
When Alice was a child, her father, Bawala, brought her to the small town of Namara. While playing, she fell into a well that led into a subterranean world. There, she was found by the […]
Typology Alien Species Total Entries 74 Representative Antarenes Extra-terrestrials are weird. Sometimes, really weird. They may look relatively normal or mind-bendingly freakish, but whatever their appearance, you can bet that they don’t work like us. […]
Typology Alien Species Total Entries 74 Representative Antarenes Extra-terrestrials are weird. Sometimes, really weird. They may look relatively normal or mind-bendingly freakish, but whatever their appearance, you can bet that they don’t work like us. […]
Club All Story Universe Total Entries 27 Representative John Carter, Warlord of Mars The All-Story Magazine was a pulp magazine founded in 1905 and published by Frank Munsey. It was published monthly until March 1914, […]
Club All Story Universe Total Entries 27 Representative John Carter, Warlord of Mars The All-Story Magazine was a pulp magazine founded in 1905 and published by Frank Munsey. It was published monthly until March 1914, […]
A young wanderer whose studies of occult matters have made him a dreamer. Gray’s view of the world in the film Vampyre (1932) is described as a blur of the real and unreal. On a […]
A young wanderer whose studies of occult matters have made him a dreamer. Gray’s view of the world in the film Vampyre (1932) is described as a blur of the real and unreal. On a […]
Allan Quatermain is an English-born professional big game hunter and occasional trader living in South Africa. He is the protagonist of H. Rider Haggard’s 1885 novel King Solomon’s Mines, its one sequel Allan Quatermain (1887), […]
Allan Quatermain is an English-born professional big game hunter and occasional trader living in South Africa. He is the protagonist of H. Rider Haggard’s 1885 novel King Solomon’s Mines, its one sequel Allan Quatermain (1887), […]
Creator Allen Anderson (1908-1995) Profession Illustrator, Painter Total Entries 9 Articles Allen Anderson – Pulp Artists Allen Anderson (1908-1995) was the cover guy for Planet Stories and other Fiction House titles. Not surprising, when he […]
Creator Allen Anderson (1908-1995) Profession Illustrator, Painter Total Entries 9 Articles Allen Anderson – Pulp Artists Allen Anderson (1908-1995) was the cover guy for Planet Stories and other Fiction House titles. Not surprising, when he […]
Professional model Donna Wayne is awoken by an apparition of a frightful man. She immediately calls police detective Allen Carlton. He shrugs it off, telling Donna to not worry about it. Until he sees an […]
Professional model Donna Wayne is awoken by an apparition of a frightful man. She immediately calls police detective Allen Carlton. He shrugs it off, telling Donna to not worry about it. Until he sees an […]
In the 21st century, a military force from Jupiter attacks the allied worlds of Earth, Mars, and Venus. The Allied World Forces use A.W. Meteorjets to battle the Jovejets of the Jovian Invaders. A.W. Forces […]
In the 21st century, a military force from Jupiter attacks the allied worlds of Earth, Mars, and Venus. The Allied World Forces use A.W. Meteorjets to battle the Jovejets of the Jovian Invaders. A.W. Forces […]
The Library of Congress started posting public domain images from a Coney Island Sideshow to Flickr in 2008. They are genuine color slides from the 1930s – 40s. One such photo was of the Alligator […]
The Library of Congress started posting public domain images from a Coney Island Sideshow to Flickr in 2008. They are genuine color slides from the 1930s – 40s. One such photo was of the Alligator […]
Ally Sloper was an opportunistic businessman with an unerring talent for always backing the wrong horse. He and his sometime business partner Isaac Moses (“Ikey Mo”) were generally either on the wrong side of the […]
Ally Sloper was an opportunistic businessman with an unerring talent for always backing the wrong horse. He and his sometime business partner Isaac Moses (“Ikey Mo”) were generally either on the wrong side of the […]
Amanozako is a monstrous goddess mentioned in the Kujiki, which states that she originated when Susanoo let his own ferocious spirit (his ara-mitama) build up inside him until he vomited her out. Like her fellow […]
Amanozako is a monstrous goddess mentioned in the Kujiki, which states that she originated when Susanoo let his own ferocious spirit (his ara-mitama) build up inside him until he vomited her out. Like her fellow […]
Amaterasu Ōmikami (天照大（御）神), often called Amaterasu for short, also known as Amateru Kami (天照神) and Ōhirume no Muchi (大日孁貴), is the goddess of the sun in Japanese mythology. Often considered the chief deity (kami) of […]
Amaterasu Ōmikami (天照大（御）神), often called Amaterasu for short, also known as Amateru Kami (天照神) and Ōhirume no Muchi (大日孁貴), is the goddess of the sun in Japanese mythology. Often considered the chief deity (kami) of […]
After witnessing a horrifying drive-by shooting which killed his parents, Ace Barlow joined the Dart as his sidekick, Ace the Amazing Boy. He could fly just like Dart and wielded a baseball bat in combat. […]
After witnessing a horrifying drive-by shooting which killed his parents, Ace Barlow joined the Dart as his sidekick, Ace the Amazing Boy. He could fly just like Dart and wielded a baseball bat in combat. […]
Richard Waters (AKA: the “Amazing Boy”) assisted Detective Hy Speed and Rang-A-Tang the “Wonder Dog” in their crime-solving adventures. Alias Amazing Boy Real Names/Alt Names Richard Waters Characteristics Sidekick, MLJ Universe, World War II Era, […]
Richard Waters (AKA: the “Amazing Boy”) assisted Detective Hy Speed and Rang-A-Tang the “Wonder Dog” in their crime-solving adventures. Alias Amazing Boy Real Names/Alt Names Richard Waters Characteristics Sidekick, MLJ Universe, World War II Era, […]
Tommy the Amazing Kid was the kid sidekick of Amazing Man and kid brother of Zona Henderson, a female investigator. He was present when Amazing Man got a power upgrade and got caught in the […]
Tommy the Amazing Kid was the kid sidekick of Amazing Man and kid brother of Zona Henderson, a female investigator. He was present when Amazing Man got a power upgrade and got caught in the […]
In 1914, an orphaned child named John Aman was chosen by the Tibetan Council of Seven to be trained to both mental and physical perfection. When he was 25, he was ready to fight crime […]
In 1914, an orphaned child named John Aman was chosen by the Tibetan Council of Seven to be trained to both mental and physical perfection. When he was 25, he was ready to fight crime […]
In the vast cold reaches of the far north lives Amazona, the Mighty Woman, a figure of unsurpassing strength and unmatched beauty. She and her people are the last survivors of a super race that […]
In the vast cold reaches of the far north lives Amazona, the Mighty Woman, a figure of unsurpassing strength and unmatched beauty. She and her people are the last survivors of a super race that […]
In the Brazilian jungles, Oran of the Jungle discovered a group of Amazons with plans of conquest, armed with advanced technology such as rocket ships, ray guns, and televisors. Their army had a massive modern […]
In the Brazilian jungles, Oran of the Jungle discovered a group of Amazons with plans of conquest, armed with advanced technology such as rocket ships, ray guns, and televisors. Their army had a massive modern […]
Amefurikozō is a type of Japanese yōkai. There is a depiction of this yōkai in Sekien Toriyama’s collection of yōkai drawing the Konjaku Gazu Zoku Hyakki, and they can also be seen in the kibyōshi […]
Amefurikozō is a type of Japanese yōkai. There is a depiction of this yōkai in Sekien Toriyama’s collection of yōkai drawing the Konjaku Gazu Zoku Hyakki, and they can also be seen in the kibyōshi […]
Amelia Mary Earhart (born July 24, 1897; disappeared July 2, 1937; declared dead January 5, 1939) was an American aviation pioneer and writer. Earhart was the first female aviator to fly solo across the Atlantic […]
Amelia Mary Earhart (born July 24, 1897; disappeared July 2, 1937; declared dead January 5, 1939) was an American aviation pioneer and writer. Earhart was the first female aviator to fly solo across the Atlantic […]
Ameonna is a Japanese yōkai thought to call forth rain, illustrated in Toriyama Sekien’s Konjaku Hyakki Shūi as a woman standing in the rain and licking her hand. In modern usage in Japan, “ameonna” (or […]
Ameonna is a Japanese yōkai thought to call forth rain, illustrated in Toriyama Sekien’s Konjaku Hyakki Shūi as a woman standing in the rain and licking her hand. In modern usage in Japan, “ameonna” (or […]
Archie Masters was a timid, cautious astronomy professor who taught at Grand University somewhere in the eastern United States. A colleague created a device called an atom smasher, but the initial test went awry when […]
Archie Masters was a timid, cautious astronomy professor who taught at Grand University somewhere in the eastern United States. A colleague created a device called an atom smasher, but the initial test went awry when […]
Captain Fort, a.k.a. The American Eagle, was an Air Force officer who fought in World War II against both the Japanese and the Nazis, with assistance from his crew the Eagles. The Eagles were Reb […]
Captain Fort, a.k.a. The American Eagle, was an Air Force officer who fought in World War II against both the Japanese and the Nazis, with assistance from his crew the Eagles. The Eagles were Reb […]
In a remote mountain laboratory, timid scientist Tom Standish is assisting Dr. Wolfe’s experiments in creating a serum that can mimic the strength and buoyancy of an eagle. While trying to put a successful batch […]
In a remote mountain laboratory, timid scientist Tom Standish is assisting Dr. Wolfe’s experiments in creating a serum that can mimic the strength and buoyancy of an eagle. While trying to put a successful batch […]
The American Society for Psychical Research (ASPR) is the oldest psychical research organization in the United States. For more than a century, it’s mission has been to explore extraordinary or as yet unexplained phenomena that […]
The American Society for Psychical Research (ASPR) is the oldest psychical research organization in the United States. For more than a century, it’s mission has been to explore extraordinary or as yet unexplained phenomena that […]
Amikiri is a Japanese yōkai depicted in the Gazu Hyakki Yagyō by Toriyama Sekien. It is depicted as a cross between a serpent, bird or a lobster. It has claws similar to that of a […]
Amikiri is a Japanese yōkai depicted in the Gazu Hyakki Yagyō by Toriyama Sekien. It is depicted as a cross between a serpent, bird or a lobster. It has claws similar to that of a […]
Amoeba Men were an aggressive species of amoeba-like aliens that are said to originate from Saturn. Foes of Lance Lewis, Space Detective. The technology of their race was unique, but similar to the tech possessed […]
Amoeba Men were an aggressive species of amoeba-like aliens that are said to originate from Saturn. Foes of Lance Lewis, Space Detective. The technology of their race was unique, but similar to the tech possessed […]
Amorpho was an alien shapeshifter who crash-landed on Earth. It tried duplicating a squirrel and a dog before realizing humans were the planet’s dominant species. Amorpho became an exact duplicate of the first human it […]
Amorpho was an alien shapeshifter who crash-landed on Earth. It tried duplicating a squirrel and a dog before realizing humans were the planet’s dominant species. Amorpho became an exact duplicate of the first human it […]
Typology Amphibian Total Entries 16 Representative Frog Let us contemplate the humble amphibian. Placid, fly-eating, harmless creatures. Traditionally used as ammunition for little boys wishing to gross-out little girls. Boooooooooriiiiiing! In fiction, amphibians can be […]
Typology Amphibian Total Entries 16 Representative Frog Let us contemplate the humble amphibian. Placid, fly-eating, harmless creatures. Traditionally used as ammunition for little boys wishing to gross-out little girls. Boooooooooriiiiiing! In fiction, amphibians can be […]
In the robot city of 4968 AD, the robot Val Tor incessantly seeks to discover the truth about the mythical creature known as man. When he visits the Institute of Ancient Scrolls, he speaks with […]
In the robot city of 4968 AD, the robot Val Tor incessantly seeks to discover the truth about the mythical creature known as man. When he visits the Institute of Ancient Scrolls, he speaks with […]
Anansi is a West African god. He often takes the shape of a spider and is considered to be the spirit of all knowledge of stories. He is also one of the most important characters […]
Anansi is a West African god. He often takes the shape of a spider and is considered to be the spirit of all knowledge of stories. He is also one of the most important characters […]
An exploratory mining rocketship from Earth lands on a “weird planet” looking for valuable ore. One of the miners by the name of Anderson wanders away from the ship while maintaining visual contact. Examining a […]
An exploratory mining rocketship from Earth lands on a “weird planet” looking for valuable ore. One of the miners by the name of Anderson wanders away from the ship while maintaining visual contact. Examining a […]
Andor was raised from infancy by an underground race of aliens who used their technology to make him into a super weapon. Although trained to hate and destroy humanity, after meeting a T.H.U.N.D.E.R. Squad agent […]
Andor was raised from infancy by an underground race of aliens who used their technology to make him into a super weapon. Although trained to hate and destroy humanity, after meeting a T.H.U.N.D.E.R. Squad agent […]
“Over land, over sea, We fight to make men free, Of danger we don’t care… We’re Blackhawks!” Blackhawk himself is… a Polish-American who is a volunteer flyer in the Polish Air Force. His sidekick in […]
“Over land, over sea, We fight to make men free, Of danger we don’t care… We’re Blackhawks!” Blackhawk himself is… a Polish-American who is a volunteer flyer in the Polish Air Force. His sidekick in […]
Andres is given a mission by Earth Commandant Elmus to pilot a ship for Rod Rian of the Sky Police. The flight is to investigate a case of an attack and piracy of a transport […]
Andres is given a mission by Earth Commandant Elmus to pilot a ship for Rod Rian of the Sky Police. The flight is to investigate a case of an attack and piracy of a transport […]
In Greek mythology, Andromache was the wife of Hector, daughter of Eetion, and sister to Podes. She was born and raised in the city of Cilician Thebe, over which her father ruled. Following the Trojan […]
In Greek mythology, Andromache was the wife of Hector, daughter of Eetion, and sister to Podes. She was born and raised in the city of Cilician Thebe, over which her father ruled. Following the Trojan […]
Professional model Donna Wayne is awoken by an apparition of a frightful man. She immediately calls police detective Allen Carlton. He shrugs it off, telling Donna to not worry about it. Until he sees an […]
Professional model Donna Wayne is awoken by an apparition of a frightful man. She immediately calls police detective Allen Carlton. He shrugs it off, telling Donna to not worry about it. Until he sees an […]
Toni Corso buys a villa in Italy for half the price of its worth. At the men’s club that night, he brags about his purchase. Offhandedly, Professor Manelli tells Corso a story about a villa. […]
Toni Corso buys a villa in Italy for half the price of its worth. At the men’s club that night, he brags about his purchase. Offhandedly, Professor Manelli tells Corso a story about a villa. […]
The Animal Man was a bestial man who had the ability to speak to animals and to control them completely. He kept a variety of animals in his headquarters, including tigers, panthers, apes, elephants and […]
The Animal Man was a bestial man who had the ability to speak to animals and to control them completely. He kept a variety of animals in his headquarters, including tigers, panthers, apes, elephants and […]
Typology Animal-themed Total Entries 61 Representative Animal Man Animals are cool! They’re scary, they have big teeth, they’re fast, and they’re stronger than us humans. It’s no wonder that the cunning and beastly features of […]
Typology Animal-themed Total Entries 61 Representative Animal Man Animals are cool! They’re scary, they have big teeth, they’re fast, and they’re stronger than us humans. It’s no wonder that the cunning and beastly features of […]
When filmmaker Carl Denham, actress Ann Darrow, and crewmate Jack Driscoll traveled to Skull Island to shoot a film, Ann was kidnapped by natives and given as sacrifice to King Kong. Kong carried Ann into […]
When filmmaker Carl Denham, actress Ann Darrow, and crewmate Jack Driscoll traveled to Skull Island to shoot a film, Ann was kidnapped by natives and given as sacrifice to King Kong. Kong carried Ann into […]
Ann Mason was a wealthy American heiress and, later, Kaänga’s wife. As with most characters of her type, her ability to handle herself varied depending on the story (as did her hair color). Alias Ann […]
Ann Mason was a wealthy American heiress and, later, Kaänga’s wife. As with most characters of her type, her ability to handle herself varied depending on the story (as did her hair color). Alias Ann […]
Anne Bonny (8 March 1697 – disappeared April 1721), sometimes Anne Bonney, was an Irish pirate operating in the Caribbean, and one of the few female pirates in recorded history. What little that is known […]
Anne Bonny (8 March 1697 – disappeared April 1721), sometimes Anne Bonney, was an Irish pirate operating in the Caribbean, and one of the few female pirates in recorded history. What little that is known […]
Searching the Yucatan near the Gulf of Mexico, Professor Bob Martin and his young wife, Anne, are traveling to the abandoned Aztec city of Quetana, hoping to find gold artifacts. Two of his assistants, Red […]
Searching the Yucatan near the Gulf of Mexico, Professor Bob Martin and his young wife, Anne, are traveling to the abandoned Aztec city of Quetana, hoping to find gold artifacts. Two of his assistants, Red […]
Born August 13, 1860. Annie Oakley was a female American sharpshooter and performer who became a star in Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show. She was given the name “Little Sure Shot” by Sitting Bull, who […]
Born August 13, 1860. Annie Oakley was a female American sharpshooter and performer who became a star in Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show. She was given the name “Little Sure Shot” by Sitting Bull, who […]
Annis Coo was the adventuring partner (aka: damsel constantly in distress) of Jim Casey, the Atomic Man. Her father, Prof. Coo, had created the Atomic Machine that accidentally exploded and gave Jim Casey the super […]
Annis Coo was the adventuring partner (aka: damsel constantly in distress) of Jim Casey, the Atomic Man. Her father, Prof. Coo, had created the Atomic Machine that accidentally exploded and gave Jim Casey the super […]
As a child, The Ant Queen was lost in the jungles of Africa and raised by giant red driver ants (ranging from the size of a cat to the size a car). She returned to […]
As a child, The Ant Queen was lost in the jungles of Africa and raised by giant red driver ants (ranging from the size of a cat to the size a car). She returned to […]
The Antarenes are a green ant-like creature of average height from the planet Antar. Their sun expired, which made their planet uninhabitable, they built an underground city and a propulsion device called a Propulsor to […]
The Antarenes are a green ant-like creature of average height from the planet Antar. Their sun expired, which made their planet uninhabitable, they built an underground city and a propulsion device called a Propulsor to […]
Anthony Conrad was separated from his father, Dr. John Conrad, while on an Arctic expedition and fell through the ice. On awakening, a doctor informs Anthony that he is in the King of Arctica’s castle. […]
Anthony Conrad was separated from his father, Dr. John Conrad, while on an Arctic expedition and fell through the ice. On awakening, a doctor informs Anthony that he is in the King of Arctica’s castle. […]
Anthony Rogers was a 29 year old engineer for the American Radioactive Gas Corporation and WWI veteran who served in the Army Air Corps. While on the job, Rogers fell into a coma from a […]
Anthony Rogers was a 29 year old engineer for the American Radioactive Gas Corporation and WWI veteran who served in the Army Air Corps. While on the job, Rogers fell into a coma from a […]
In the robot city of 4968 AD, the robot Val Tor incessantly seeks to discover the truth about the mythical creature known as man. When he visits the Institute of Ancient Scrolls, he speaks with […]
In the robot city of 4968 AD, the robot Val Tor incessantly seeks to discover the truth about the mythical creature known as man. When he visits the Institute of Ancient Scrolls, he speaks with […]
Antonio is the title character in Shakespeare’s The Merchant of Venice. An influential, powerful, and wealthy nobleman of Venice, he is a middle-aged man and a merchant by trade who has his financial interests tied […]
Antonio is the title character in Shakespeare’s The Merchant of Venice. An influential, powerful, and wealthy nobleman of Venice, he is a middle-aged man and a merchant by trade who has his financial interests tied […]
In William Shakespeare’s comedy The Tempest (believed to have been written and performed circa 1610, but not published until 1623), Antonio is the brother of the wizard Prospero and is notable for having usurped his […]
In William Shakespeare’s comedy The Tempest (believed to have been written and performed circa 1610, but not published until 1623), Antonio is the brother of the wizard Prospero and is notable for having usurped his […]
Antonio is a sea captain who rescued Viola’s twin brother Sebastian after the twins shipwrecked off the coast of Illyria (in the Balkan Peninsula), and nurtured him back to health, helping him recover from the […]
Antonio is a sea captain who rescued Viola’s twin brother Sebastian after the twins shipwrecked off the coast of Illyria (in the Balkan Peninsula), and nurtured him back to health, helping him recover from the […]
Egyptologist Dr. Barnes comes across a rare book on sorcery, promising to “bring one of those old gods up from wherever he is!” Worried for him, as well as hoping to secure Dr. Barnes’ blessing […]
Egyptologist Dr. Barnes comes across a rare book on sorcery, promising to “bring one of those old gods up from wherever he is!” Worried for him, as well as hoping to secure Dr. Barnes’ blessing […]
Anubis, also known as Inpu, Inpw, Jnpw, or Anpu, is the god of death, mummification, embalming, the afterlife, cemeteries, tombs, and the Underworld, in ancient Egyptian religion, usually depicted as a canine or a man […]
Anubis, also known as Inpu, Inpw, Jnpw, or Anpu, is the god of death, mummification, embalming, the afterlife, cemeteries, tombs, and the Underworld, in ancient Egyptian religion, usually depicted as a canine or a man […]
Queen Anyana rules Delonia on the planet Pluto which two space traders, Wix and Gurkus, have taken over. The Space Rangers, including Rex Clive and Speed Lansing are sent with their scout crafts in the […]
Queen Anyana rules Delonia on the planet Pluto which two space traders, Wix and Gurkus, have taken over. The Space Rangers, including Rex Clive and Speed Lansing are sent with their scout crafts in the […]
Aoandon is a creature illustrated by Toriyama Sekien in his Konjaku Hyakki Shūi. It was meant to represent the spirit that appeared during the game Hyakumonogatari Kaidankai, after the last story was told. The candles […]
Aoandon is a creature illustrated by Toriyama Sekien in his Konjaku Hyakki Shūi. It was meant to represent the spirit that appeared during the game Hyakumonogatari Kaidankai, after the last story was told. The candles […]
Aobōzu is a Japanese yōkai (spirit) found in a number of Japanese legends. Stories about aobōzu, in particular the exact details of the spirit, vary widely. As well as appearing in Japanese folklore, the aobōzu […]
Aobōzu is a Japanese yōkai (spirit) found in a number of Japanese legends. Stories about aobōzu, in particular the exact details of the spirit, vary widely. As well as appearing in Japanese folklore, the aobōzu […]
The Aonyōbō is a blue-skinned ogre-like spirit of poverty and misfortune who takes the appearance of an ancient court noblewoman. Covered in many kimono of older eras, that are now tattered and moth-ridden, she wears […]
The Aonyōbō is a blue-skinned ogre-like spirit of poverty and misfortune who takes the appearance of an ancient court noblewoman. Covered in many kimono of older eras, that are now tattered and moth-ridden, she wears […]
Aosaginohi is a phenomenon illustrated by Toriyama Sekien in his Konjaku Gazu Zoku Hyakki. It depicts a night heron with a mysteriously illuminated body. Folklore built around the phenomenon tells a story of an old […]
Aosaginohi is a phenomenon illustrated by Toriyama Sekien in his Konjaku Gazu Zoku Hyakki. It depicts a night heron with a mysteriously illuminated body. Folklore built around the phenomenon tells a story of an old […]
Aouda, a character in Around the World in Eighty Days by Jules Verne, is an Indian princess accompanied by Phileas Fogg and Passepartout. The daughter of a Bombay Parsi merchant, she was married against her […]
Aouda, a character in Around the World in Eighty Days by Jules Verne, is an Indian princess accompanied by Phileas Fogg and Passepartout. The daughter of a Bombay Parsi merchant, she was married against her […]
Typology Ape Total Entries 22 Representative Six-Gun Gorilla King Kong is one of the most famous and enduring movie monsters ever to be put to screen. “The 8th Wonder of the World” he was called […]
Typology Ape Total Entries 22 Representative Six-Gun Gorilla King Kong is one of the most famous and enduring movie monsters ever to be put to screen. “The 8th Wonder of the World” he was called […]
The Hanuman Ape, aka The Ape Demon, is an ape-like creature from the jungles of Bengal. The natives say that their great god, Siva, has kept the ape in the jungle so the villagers are […]
The Hanuman Ape, aka The Ape Demon, is an ape-like creature from the jungles of Bengal. The natives say that their great god, Siva, has kept the ape in the jungle so the villagers are […]
“It was in the early mornin’. Our learned friends were just stirrin’. Hadn’t even begun to argue yet. Suddenly it rained apes. They came down as thick as apples out of a tree. They had […]
“It was in the early mornin’. Our learned friends were just stirrin’. Hadn’t even begun to argue yet. Suddenly it rained apes. They came down as thick as apples out of a tree. They had […]
Freddy Kirby, an adventurer in Mexico, escapes pursuit and finds an underground war between men and ape-men. Fortunately he finds some guns and ammo, too, to defeat the physically superior apes. He has to rescue […]
Freddy Kirby, an adventurer in Mexico, escapes pursuit and finds an underground war between men and ape-men. Fortunately he finds some guns and ammo, too, to defeat the physically superior apes. He has to rescue […]
King was an Ape-Man from a tribe of intelligent apes living in the Himalayas of India. He came to the United States and battled Paul Bunyan, but became friends with the American, who helped him […]
King was an Ape-Man from a tribe of intelligent apes living in the Himalayas of India. He came to the United States and battled Paul Bunyan, but became friends with the American, who helped him […]
Apollo was known as the Greek/Roman deity of light and the sun; truth and prophecy; archery; medicine and healing; music, poetry, and the arts. He was the child of Zeus and Leto making him one […]
Apollo was known as the Greek/Roman deity of light and the sun; truth and prophecy; archery; medicine and healing; music, poetry, and the arts. He was the child of Zeus and Leto making him one […]
Joe Djerk was an apprentice of the Sorcerer, the most powerful magician in Venice during the 1500s. The villainous Borgia wanted revenge on the Sorcerer and his Apprentice for refusing his request to make him […]
Joe Djerk was an apprentice of the Sorcerer, the most powerful magician in Venice during the 1500s. The villainous Borgia wanted revenge on the Sorcerer and his Apprentice for refusing his request to make him […]
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 […]
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 […]
Typology Aquatic Total Entries 83 Representative Hydroman The Marine Marvel. The Water Warrior. The Aquaman of every “Super Team”. They are always Aquaman, including the ones that aren’t. Making a hero of this type isn’t […]
Typology Aquatic Total Entries 83 Representative Hydroman The Marine Marvel. The Water Warrior. The Aquaman of every “Super Team”. They are always Aquaman, including the ones that aren’t. Making a hero of this type isn’t […]
In Bram Stoker’s 1911 novel The Lair of the White Worm, Lady Arabella March is the Mistress of a mortgaged Diana’s Grove. She is described as a “cold-blooded” character. Her plot to get Diana’s Grove […]
In Bram Stoker’s 1911 novel The Lair of the White Worm, Lady Arabella March is the Mistress of a mortgaged Diana’s Grove. She is described as a “cold-blooded” character. Her plot to get Diana’s Grove […]
The Arabian Knight was a hero who travelled throughout the middle east in the 8th century, righting wrongs, protecting the innocent and defending his kingdom. He lived in Baghdad and reported directly to Prince Haroun […]
The Arabian Knight was a hero who travelled throughout the middle east in the 8th century, righting wrongs, protecting the innocent and defending his kingdom. He lived in Baghdad and reported directly to Prince Haroun […]
Club Arabian Nights Total Entries 21 Representative Dunyazad One Thousand and One Nights is a collection of Middle Eastern folktales compiled in the Arabic language during the Islamic Golden Age. It is often known in […]
Club Arabian Nights Total Entries 21 Representative Dunyazad One Thousand and One Nights is a collection of Middle Eastern folktales compiled in the Arabic language during the Islamic Golden Age. It is often known in […]
René d’Herblay, alias Aramis, is a fictional character in the novels The Three Musketeers (1844), Twenty Years After (1845), and The Vicomte de Bragelonne (1847–1850) by Alexandre Dumas, père. He and the other two musketeers, […]
René d’Herblay, alias Aramis, is a fictional character in the novels The Three Musketeers (1844), Twenty Years After (1845), and The Vicomte de Bragelonne (1847–1850) by Alexandre Dumas, père. He and the other two musketeers, […]
Role/Occupation Archaeologist Total Entries 6 Representative Craig Carter In “Real Life”, archaeology, or modern archaeology to be specific, is not the most fast-paced of careers. It can involve a lot of research, dirt, and theorizing […]
Role/Occupation Archaeologist Total Entries 6 Representative Craig Carter In “Real Life”, archaeology, or modern archaeology to be specific, is not the most fast-paced of careers. It can involve a lot of research, dirt, and theorizing […]
Role/Occupation Archer Total Entries 46 Representative I-Juca-Pirama The Master Archer is someone noted, either by the narrative or by other characters, for being an excellent shot with a bow and arrow, maybe to the point […]
Role/Occupation Archer Total Entries 46 Representative I-Juca-Pirama The Master Archer is someone noted, either by the narrative or by other characters, for being an excellent shot with a bow and arrow, maybe to the point […]
The Archer was a corrupt politician turned assassin who killed several powerful politicians on the same comittee as himself. As The Archer, he wore a fake beard and left behind a red feather on his […]
The Archer was a corrupt politician turned assassin who killed several powerful politicians on the same comittee as himself. As The Archer, he wore a fake beard and left behind a red feather on his […]
Archie Andrews is an only child who resides in the town of Riverdale where he attends Riverdale High. He has two love interests, Betty Cooper and Veronica Lodge, who both compete for his attention. Archie […]
Archie Andrews is an only child who resides in the town of Riverdale where he attends Riverdale High. He has two love interests, Betty Cooper and Veronica Lodge, who both compete for his attention. Archie […]
Ardora was the ruler of Myro, a rogue planet in the Kalpan System. She was the half sister of King Deltar, and after he died, she wished to usurp the throne from his daughter, Queen […]
Ardora was the ruler of Myro, a rogue planet in the Kalpan System. She was the half sister of King Deltar, and after he died, she wished to usurp the throne from his daughter, Queen […]
Unsettling creatures whose bodies combine human traits with an awkward, avian form. They possess large, membranous wings which they open abruptly when threatened, using them not for graceful flight but for heavy, jerking leaps—”like great […]
Unsettling creatures whose bodies combine human traits with an awkward, avian form. They possess large, membranous wings which they open abruptly when threatened, using them not for graceful flight but for heavy, jerking leaps—”like great […]
Ares is the Greek god of war and courage. Ares was one of the Twelve Olympians in the archaic tradition represented by the Iliad and Odyssey. In Greek literature, Ares often represents the physical or […]
Ares is the Greek god of war and courage. Ares was one of the Twelve Olympians in the archaic tradition represented by the Iliad and Odyssey. In Greek literature, Ares often represents the physical or […]
Argo was the minion of an evil foreign agent named Erick Rogats. Rogats sent Argo to kidnap Professor Taft. Taft had developed a formula that could petrify any living object and then unpetrify them with […]
Argo was the minion of an evil foreign agent named Erick Rogats. Rogats sent Argo to kidnap Professor Taft. Taft had developed a formula that could petrify any living object and then unpetrify them with […]
When a fish bearing a “golden tablet”, a map on its skin, is caught and presented to a well known museum, one man, a daring adventurer and famous inventor, determines to put his under-sea inventions […]
When a fish bearing a “golden tablet”, a map on its skin, is caught and presented to a well known museum, one man, a daring adventurer and famous inventor, determines to put his under-sea inventions […]
Club Argonauts Total Entries 19 Representative Argonauts (Folklore) The Argonauts were a band of heroes in Greek mythology, who in the years before the Trojan War (around 1300 BC) accompanied Jason to Colchis in his […]
Club Argonauts Total Entries 19 Representative Argonauts (Folklore) The Argonauts were a band of heroes in Greek mythology, who in the years before the Trojan War (around 1300 BC) accompanied Jason to Colchis in his […]
The Argonauts were a band of heroes in Greek mythology, who in the years before the Trojan War, accompanied Jason to Colchis in his quest to find the Golden Fleece. Their name comes from their […]
The Argonauts were a band of heroes in Greek mythology, who in the years before the Trojan War, accompanied Jason to Colchis in his quest to find the Golden Fleece. Their name comes from their […]
In Homer’s Odyssey, Argos, sometimes referred to as Argus, is the legendary faithful dog of Odysseus. Bred to be a hunting dog before Odysseus leaves for the Trojan War, Argos is neglected after Odysseus is […]
In Homer’s Odyssey, Argos, sometimes referred to as Argus, is the legendary faithful dog of Odysseus. Bred to be a hunting dog before Odysseus leaves for the Trojan War, Argos is neglected after Odysseus is […]
In Greek mythology, Argus was the builder and eponym of the ship Argo, and consequently one of the Argonauts; he was said to have constructed the ship under Athena’s guidance. Argus was commissioned to build […]
In Greek mythology, Argus was the builder and eponym of the ship Argo, and consequently one of the Argonauts; he was said to have constructed the ship under Athena’s guidance. Argus was commissioned to build […]
Ariadne was a Cretan princess in Greek mythology. Often called the “Mistress of the Labyrinth”, she was mostly associated with mazes and labyrinths because of her involvement in the myths of the Minotaur and Theseus. […]
Ariadne was a Cretan princess in Greek mythology. Often called the “Mistress of the Labyrinth”, she was mostly associated with mazes and labyrinths because of her involvement in the myths of the Minotaur and Theseus. […]
Ariel is an elemental air spirit who inhabited the island where the wizard Prospero was exiled in William Shakespeare’s The Tempest. Prior to Prospero’s arrival, Ariel was enslaved by the evil witch Sycorax, who had […]
Ariel is an elemental air spirit who inhabited the island where the wizard Prospero was exiled in William Shakespeare’s The Tempest. Prior to Prospero’s arrival, Ariel was enslaved by the evil witch Sycorax, who had […]
Dr. Savage invents a helmet that permits its user to travel through time. He insists his assistant, Miss Arkady, be the first test subject for the helmet. She reluctantly agrees. He places the helmet on […]
Dr. Savage invents a helmet that permits its user to travel through time. He insists his assistant, Miss Arkady, be the first test subject for the helmet. She reluctantly agrees. He places the helmet on […]
The Library of Congress started posting public domain images from a Coney Island Sideshow to Flickr in 2008. They are genuine color slides from the 1930s – 40s. One such photo was of the Armless […]
The Library of Congress started posting public domain images from a Coney Island Sideshow to Flickr in 2008. They are genuine color slides from the 1930s – 40s. One such photo was of the Armless […]
The Library of Congress started posting public domain images from a Coney Island Sideshow to Flickr in 2008. They are genuine color slides from the 1930s – 40s. One such photo was of the Armless […]
The Library of Congress started posting public domain images from a Coney Island Sideshow to Flickr in 2008. They are genuine color slides from the 1930s – 40s. One such photo was of the Armless […]
Breaking in their new craft after having their previous vehicle destroyed on Mars, Nick Nelson of the Space Patrol and his Martian gunner, Kodi, land on one of the Pygmy Planets in the Solar System’s […]
Breaking in their new craft after having their previous vehicle destroyed on Mars, Nick Nelson of the Space Patrol and his Martian gunner, Kodi, land on one of the Pygmy Planets in the Solar System’s […]
Receiving transmissions from a distant planet, Commander Krait wishes to communicate with the intelligent society on the planet designated as X-3-Z. Arn assists Dr. Triple when the Dr. interprets the language. The society on X-3-Z […]
Receiving transmissions from a distant planet, Commander Krait wishes to communicate with the intelligent society on the planet designated as X-3-Z. Arn assists Dr. Triple when the Dr. interprets the language. The society on X-3-Z […]
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 […]
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 […]
After sleeping for a century, Rousseau’s protagonist, Arnold Pennell, awakens — like the protagonist of H.G. Wells’s The Sleeper Wakes (1910) — in a socialist, “scientific world freed of faith and humanitarianism.” He is horrified […]
After sleeping for a century, Rousseau’s protagonist, Arnold Pennell, awakens — like the protagonist of H.G. Wells’s The Sleeper Wakes (1910) — in a socialist, “scientific world freed of faith and humanitarianism.” He is horrified […]
Arro was a young man living with his mate in Stone Age times. His mate complained bitterly about how she was in need of a new leopard skin loincloth. He finally relented and went hunting […]
Arro was a young man living with his mate in Stone Age times. His mate complained bitterly about how she was in need of a new leopard skin loincloth. He finally relented and went hunting […]
Hidden under a crumpled red suit and face-covering cowl, he was a man of mystery without name or background. A no-nonsense fellow, the Arrow coldly shot arrows into hands, shoulders, and hearts of slobbering fiends […]
Hidden under a crumpled red suit and face-covering cowl, he was a man of mystery without name or background. A no-nonsense fellow, the Arrow coldly shot arrows into hands, shoulders, and hearts of slobbering fiends […]
Arsène Lupin is a gentleman thief and master of disguise created in 1905 by French writer Maurice Leblanc. In “The Arrest of Arsène Lupin” (“L’Arrestation d’Arsène Lupin”), published in Je sais tout, No. 6, 15 […]
Arsène Lupin is a gentleman thief and master of disguise created in 1905 by French writer Maurice Leblanc. In “The Arrest of Arsène Lupin” (“L’Arrestation d’Arsène Lupin”), published in Je sais tout, No. 6, 15 […]
Fire insurance salesman George Tweedle invented a potion that transformed him into the super-powered Arson Fiend. As Arson Fiend, Tweedle burned down the properties of those not buying his insurance. After a battle with Captain […]
Fire insurance salesman George Tweedle invented a potion that transformed him into the super-powered Arson Fiend. As Arson Fiend, Tweedle burned down the properties of those not buying his insurance. After a battle with Captain […]
The heroes White Streak and Red Seal observe a man fall to his death from the newly opened Fremont Towers skyscraper. The White Streak finds a card on the body which places the blame of […]
The heroes White Streak and Red Seal observe a man fall to his death from the newly opened Fremont Towers skyscraper. The White Streak finds a card on the body which places the blame of […]
Arthur a Bland is, in English folklore, a member of Robin Hood’s Merry Men, though his chief appearance is in the ballad in which he joins the band. Arthur a Bland appears in one ballad […]
Arthur a Bland is, in English folklore, a member of Robin Hood’s Merry Men, though his chief appearance is in the ballad in which he joins the band. Arthur a Bland appears in one ballad […]
Big-game hunter, Earthman Arthur Harris, has traveled to Mars to hunt down Martian Birdmen. Harris has brought the first dog ever seen on Mars, and a Venusian Ptero-Hawk, to assist him in the hunt. The […]
Big-game hunter, Earthman Arthur Harris, has traveled to Mars to hunt down Martian Birdmen. Harris has brought the first dog ever seen on Mars, and a Venusian Ptero-Hawk, to assist him in the hunt. The […]
He is engaged to Lucy Westenra, and is best friends with the other two men who proposed to her on the very same day — Quincey Morris and Doctor John Seward. In the novel, he […]
He is engaged to Lucy Westenra, and is best friends with the other two men who proposed to her on the very same day — Quincey Morris and Doctor John Seward. In the novel, he […]
King Arthur is a legendary warrior and ruler of the British kingdom of Camelot. As a boy, he demonstrated his right to become the king by pulling the sword Durendal from a stone. Throughout his […]
King Arthur is a legendary warrior and ruler of the British kingdom of Camelot. As a boy, he demonstrated his right to become the king by pulling the sword Durendal from a stone. Throughout his […]
Club Arthurian Cycle Total Entries 10 Representative Arthur of Camelot The Matter of Britain is the body of medieval literature and legendary material associated with Great Britain and Brittany and the legendary kings and heroes […]
Club Arthurian Cycle Total Entries 10 Representative Arthur of Camelot The Matter of Britain is the body of medieval literature and legendary material associated with Great Britain and Brittany and the legendary kings and heroes […]
The Artist created paintings so he could trap people’s souls, and control them to do brutal crimes. Mr. Justice tricked the artist to do a self portrait, thereby “capturing” the artist’s soul and sending him […]
The Artist created paintings so he could trap people’s souls, and control them to do brutal crimes. Mr. Justice tricked the artist to do a self portrait, thereby “capturing” the artist’s soul and sending him […]
Artopods are insect-like creatures from Neptune. The Artopod, Jawa, leads an advance scouting party to prepare for an invasion. The ship lands in Spaceman’s Gulch on Spurs Jackson’s ranch, the Bar-Z. With Strong Bow gone […]
Artopods are insect-like creatures from Neptune. The Artopod, Jawa, leads an advance scouting party to prepare for an invasion. The ship lands in Spaceman’s Gulch on Spurs Jackson’s ranch, the Bar-Z. With Strong Bow gone […]
In “The Children of the Night,” a group of men discuss old books, artifacts, race, and the Cult of Bran, who worship the Dark Man, an ancient king of the Picts called Bran Mak Morn. […]
In “The Children of the Night,” a group of men discuss old books, artifacts, race, and the Cult of Bran, who worship the Dark Man, an ancient king of the Picts called Bran Mak Morn. […]
Edward Pickman Derby, the protagonist of “The Thing on the Doorstep”, is a poet and husband of Asenath Waite. He is described by H. P. Lovecraft as “the most phenomenal child scholar I have ever […]
Edward Pickman Derby, the protagonist of “The Thing on the Doorstep”, is a poet and husband of Asenath Waite. He is described by H. P. Lovecraft as “the most phenomenal child scholar I have ever […]
Lawrence Mason resides on a secluded luxury island. The island is infested with snakes, which Lawrence tries his best to eliminate. Often using a revolver. One stormy night, a beautiful woman named Asptha arrives looking […]
Lawrence Mason resides on a secluded luxury island. The island is infested with snakes, which Lawrence tries his best to eliminate. Often using a revolver. One stormy night, a beautiful woman named Asptha arrives looking […]
Role/Occupation Assassin Total Entries 25 Representative Sniper Whether you call him an assassin, a hitman, a contract killer, or a hired gun, it means the same. Killing is his job. While soldiers, mercenaries, “Private Military […]
Role/Occupation Assassin Total Entries 25 Representative Sniper Whether you call him an assassin, a hitman, a contract killer, or a hired gun, it means the same. Killing is his job. While soldiers, mercenaries, “Private Military […]
Space pilot Vince Darrow callously rebuffs Kit-E, a beautiful Martian maiden with whom he had a relationship. His brutal heartlessness continues as he observes her throw herself out of a window. He goes to a […]
Space pilot Vince Darrow callously rebuffs Kit-E, a beautiful Martian maiden with whom he had a relationship. His brutal heartlessness continues as he observes her throw herself out of a window. He goes to a […]
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 […]
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 […]
Power Astral Projectionist Total Entries 19 Representative Luminous One Astral Projection is a magic/mystic practice which allows a character to detach either their soul or their conscious mind (the distinction is important) from their body […]
Power Astral Projectionist Total Entries 19 Representative Luminous One Astral Projection is a magic/mystic practice which allows a character to detach either their soul or their conscious mind (the distinction is important) from their body […]
Astro was an Armenian con-man who pretended to be a palmist and fortune teller, but was drawn into solving crimes and using his skills as a detective. He took his con all the way with […]
Astro was an Armenian con-man who pretended to be a palmist and fortune teller, but was drawn into solving crimes and using his skills as a detective. He took his con all the way with […]
More than 2,000 years ago in Hellenistic Greece, the astrolabe was invented as a kind of analog calculator to decode a range of astronomical observations, survey an area, or reckon latitude and time. Often made […]
More than 2,000 years ago in Hellenistic Greece, the astrolabe was invented as a kind of analog calculator to decode a range of astronomical observations, survey an area, or reckon latitude and time. Often made […]
Atalanta grew up in a German orphanage, and later finds out that she is the last member of a proud and ancient Mohawk tribe. As a baby, she had been found on the shores of […]
Atalanta grew up in a German orphanage, and later finds out that she is the last member of a proud and ancient Mohawk tribe. As a baby, she had been found on the shores of […]
The Hunt for the Calydonian Boar is an ancient Greek myth that unites some of the most renowned heroes from pre-Trojan mythology to defeat a boar sent by a vengeful goddess threatening to destroy the […]
The Hunt for the Calydonian Boar is an ancient Greek myth that unites some of the most renowned heroes from pre-Trojan mythology to defeat a boar sent by a vengeful goddess threatening to destroy the […]
Space Pilot Colonel Rulak serves the totalitarian nation of Europa in the year 2200. Rulak is caught reading books from the 20th century, with stories of a “world of freedom, men unwatched by thought control!” […]
Space Pilot Colonel Rulak serves the totalitarian nation of Europa in the year 2200. Rulak is caught reading books from the 20th century, with stories of a “world of freedom, men unwatched by thought control!” […]
Athel was the prince and champion of the small and primitive Thuringian tribe. In the year 782, as a mere lad, Athel held his own in a duel against the hero Roland, but before their […]
Athel was the prince and champion of the small and primitive Thuringian tribe. In the year 782, as a mere lad, Athel held his own in a duel against the hero Roland, but before their […]
Athena (or Minerva in Roman myth) was the goddess of wisdom, courage, inspiration, civilization, law and justice, just warfare, mathematics, strength, strategy, the arts, crafts, and skill. She was also a member of the Twelve […]
Athena (or Minerva in Roman myth) was the goddess of wisdom, courage, inspiration, civilization, law and justice, just warfare, mathematics, strength, strategy, the arts, crafts, and skill. She was also a member of the Twelve […]
Athos, Count de la Fère, is a fictional character in the novels The Three Musketeers (1844), Twenty Years After (1845) and The Vicomte de Bragelonne (1847–1850) by Alexandre Dumas, père. He is a highly fictionalized […]
Athos, Count de la Fère, is a fictional character in the novels The Three Musketeers (1844), Twenty Years After (1845) and The Vicomte de Bragelonne (1847–1850) by Alexandre Dumas, père. He is a highly fictionalized […]
Atlantis (lit. “island of Atlas”) is a fictional island mentioned in an allegory on the hubris of nations in Plato’s works Timaeus and Critias, wherein it represents the antagonist naval power that besieges “Ancient Athens”, […]
Atlantis (lit. “island of Atlas”) is a fictional island mentioned in an allegory on the hubris of nations in Plato’s works Timaeus and Critias, wherein it represents the antagonist naval power that besieges “Ancient Athens”, […]
Atlas was one of the Titans, a race of primordial gods who ruled the cosmos before being overthrown by the Olympian gods led by Zeus. The Titans waged war against the Olympians for ten years […]
Atlas was one of the Titans, a race of primordial gods who ruled the cosmos before being overthrown by the Olympian gods led by Zeus. The Titans waged war against the Olympians for ten years […]
The hero known as Atlas is hinted to be the mythical Atlas, “springing from the pages of history into the world of today.” In his first and only known adventure, he battles fifth columnists who […]
The hero known as Atlas is hinted to be the mythical Atlas, “springing from the pages of history into the world of today.” In his first and only known adventure, he battles fifth columnists who […]
Atom Man (aka: The Human Thunderbolt) had a belt that gave him various powers, including “radar vision” and flight. Alias Atom Man Real Names/Alt Names Unknown Characteristics Hero, Atomic-powered, Flight, Atomic Age, Public Domain Creators/Key […]
Atom Man (aka: The Human Thunderbolt) had a belt that gave him various powers, including “radar vision” and flight. Alias Atom Man Real Names/Alt Names Unknown Characteristics Hero, Atomic-powered, Flight, Atomic Age, Public Domain Creators/Key […]
Drew Lane was the son of Professor Winthrop Lane, a scientist who had discovered a new unstable nuclear element more dangerous than plutonium that required only a jolt of electricity to begin nuclear fission. However, […]
Drew Lane was the son of Professor Winthrop Lane, a scientist who had discovered a new unstable nuclear element more dangerous than plutonium that required only a jolt of electricity to begin nuclear fission. However, […]
Mr. Mars was known as the Atom Wizard because of his knowledge of atomic energy. He used this knowledge to fight against those who abused science. He had no superpowers, and he did not wear […]
Mr. Mars was known as the Atom Wizard because of his knowledge of atomic energy. He used this knowledge to fight against those who abused science. He had no superpowers, and he did not wear […]
Atoma was a historian from the year 2446. While it may have looked like a peaceful utopia at first glance, a more careful examination revealed an authoritarian society where travel is restricted and the “Mighty […]
Atoma was a historian from the year 2446. While it may have looked like a peaceful utopia at first glance, a more careful examination revealed an authoritarian society where travel is restricted and the “Mighty […]
While working as a nuclear scientist at the “Atomic Institute” Barry Dale absorbs the “power of the atom” through unconscious exposure to nuclear materials and gains superpowers as a result. As described by Barry himself: […]
While working as a nuclear scientist at the “Atomic Institute” Barry Dale absorbs the “power of the atom” through unconscious exposure to nuclear materials and gains superpowers as a result. As described by Barry himself: […]
Atomaster is a re-colored and re-named version of Atoman from Spark Comics. Alias Atomaster Real Names/Alt Names Barry Dale Characteristics Hero, Atomic-powered, Flight, Speedster, Super Strength, Atomic Age, Public Domain Creators/Key Contributors Jerry Robinson First […]
Atomaster is a re-colored and re-named version of Atoman from Spark Comics. Alias Atomaster Real Names/Alt Names Barry Dale Characteristics Hero, Atomic-powered, Flight, Speedster, Super Strength, Atomic Age, Public Domain Creators/Key Contributors Jerry Robinson First […]
The 628 entries below represent all the public domain characters introduced during the Atomic Age (1945-1963), in stories set contemporaneously. This period saw many more stories set in eras before or after the Atomic Age, […]
The 628 entries below represent all the public domain characters introduced during the Atomic Age (1945-1963), in stories set contemporaneously. This period saw many more stories set in eras before or after the Atomic Age, […]
Jim Casey, the Atomic Man, appeared in at least two 15-page stories of Canadian publisher, the Classic Pub Company’s, Real Boy’s Secrets in 1946. He was aided by (aka: regularly had to save) Annis Coo, […]
Jim Casey, the Atomic Man, appeared in at least two 15-page stories of Canadian publisher, the Classic Pub Company’s, Real Boy’s Secrets in 1946. He was aided by (aka: regularly had to save) Annis Coo, […]
Adam Mann was conducting experiments with the radioactive isotope Uranium-235 and got caught in a “weird chemical accident” that gave him atomic powers. He used these powers to covertly fight crime and Communism as Atomic […]
Adam Mann was conducting experiments with the radioactive isotope Uranium-235 and got caught in a “weird chemical accident” that gave him atomic powers. He used these powers to covertly fight crime and Communism as Atomic […]
After WWII, Professor Josiah Rhonne was looking for a way to end the threat of nuclear annihilation. He came up with the idea to transform people by changing their atomic structure to make them immune […]
After WWII, Professor Josiah Rhonne was looking for a way to end the threat of nuclear annihilation. He came up with the idea to transform people by changing their atomic structure to make them immune […]
Power Atomic-powered Total Entries 25 Representative Atomic Thunderbolt Characters with an Atomic Superpower have their powers themed around various atomic phenomena such as radiation, nuclear energy, or quantum mechanics. Abilities such as these tend to […]
Power Atomic-powered Total Entries 25 Representative Atomic Thunderbolt Characters with an Atomic Superpower have their powers themed around various atomic phenomena such as radiation, nuclear energy, or quantum mechanics. Abilities such as these tend to […]
Attila (c. 406–453), frequently called Attila the Hun, was the ruler of the Huns from 434 until his death in March 453. He was also the leader of a tribal empire consisting of Huns, Ostrogoths, Alans, […]
Attila (c. 406–453), frequently called Attila the Hun, was the ruler of the Huns from 434 until his death in March 453. He was also the leader of a tribal empire consisting of Huns, Ostrogoths, Alans, […]
Role/Occupation Attorney Total Entries 23 Representative Betty Bates, Lady-at-Law The Crusading Lawyer is sympathetic to your problems and will help you, though they may need some prodding or screentime before taking your case. Whether suing […]
Role/Occupation Attorney Total Entries 23 Representative Betty Bates, Lady-at-Law The Crusading Lawyer is sympathetic to your problems and will help you, though they may need some prodding or screentime before taking your case. Whether suing […]
In Greek mythology, Augeas was king of Elis and father of Epicaste. Some ancient authors say that Augeas was one of the Argonauts.[ He is known for his stables, which housed the single greatest number […]
In Greek mythology, Augeas was king of Elis and father of Epicaste. Some ancient authors say that Augeas was one of the Argonauts.[ He is known for his stables, which housed the single greatest number […]
Some time in the 21st century, Professor John Hardwich was flying on an interplanetary cruise ship with his wife and son. Their journey came to a tragic end when their ship was pulled off course […]
Some time in the 21st century, Professor John Hardwich was flying on an interplanetary cruise ship with his wife and son. Their journey came to a tragic end when their ship was pulled off course […]
Avanti Planetaros was a sea captain and adventurer who had explored much of the Earth. When his father, an astronomer, told him that the only remaining frontier was in space, Avanti learned to fly a […]
Avanti Planetaros was a sea captain and adventurer who had explored much of the Earth. When his father, an astronomer, told him that the only remaining frontier was in space, Avanti learned to fly a […]
Wealthy scientist Roger Wright became the superhero known as the Avenger for one reason: to avenge the death of his brother, who was tortured and killed by Soviet agents. His assistant, Claire Farrow, made his […]
Wealthy scientist Roger Wright became the superhero known as the Avenger for one reason: to avenge the death of his brother, who was tortured and killed by Soviet agents. His assistant, Claire Farrow, made his […]
Rod Hathway was a wealthy aristocrat and philanthropist living in the city of Great New York around the year 2255 (300 years in the future). As a hobby, he began solving crimes on Earth, Mars […]
Rod Hathway was a wealthy aristocrat and philanthropist living in the city of Great New York around the year 2255 (300 years in the future). As a hobby, he began solving crimes on Earth, Mars […]
The Avenging Twins were identical brothers Peter and Paul Selbon. The Twins were college graduates who toured the world, and made their fortune on the pampas of South America. During their travels, Peter became the […]
The Avenging Twins were identical brothers Peter and Paul Selbon. The Twins were college graduates who toured the world, and made their fortune on the pampas of South America. During their travels, Peter became the […]
Role/Occupation Aviator Total Entries 159 Representative G-8 An ace pilot will likely display all sorts of “Improbable Piloting Skills”, such as the “High-Speed Missile Dodge”. They may or may not come with wingmates. They will […]
Role/Occupation Aviator Total Entries 159 Representative G-8 An ace pilot will likely display all sorts of “Improbable Piloting Skills”, such as the “High-Speed Missile Dodge”. They may or may not come with wingmates. They will […]
In “The Double Shadow”, we’re back in Poseidonis, the last surviving isle left when Atlantis foundered, and a wizard’s acolyte named Pharpetron is writing about how he must set down this warning and cast it […]
In “The Double Shadow”, we’re back in Poseidonis, the last surviving isle left when Atlantis foundered, and a wizard’s acolyte named Pharpetron is writing about how he must set down this warning and cast it […]
The Axeman of New Orleans was an American serial killer active in New Orleans, Louisiana, and surrounding communities, including Gretna, from May 1918 to October 1919. Press reports during the height of public panic about […]
The Axeman of New Orleans was an American serial killer active in New Orleans, Louisiana, and surrounding communities, including Gretna, from May 1918 to October 1919. Press reports during the height of public panic about […]
Ayakashi is the collective name for yōkai that appear above the surface of a body of water. In Nagasaki Prefecture, the atmospheric ghost lights that appear above water are called ayakashi, and so are the […]
Ayakashi is the collective name for yōkai that appear above the surface of a body of water. In Nagasaki Prefecture, the atmospheric ghost lights that appear above water are called ayakashi, and so are the […]
Ayesha was the love interest of the wealthy adventurer, Dagar the Desert Hawk. Many sites claim many more appearances of this character based on an identical-looking female appearing on the cover with Dagar however, these […]
Ayesha was the love interest of the wealthy adventurer, Dagar the Desert Hawk. Many sites claim many more appearances of this character based on an identical-looking female appearing on the cover with Dagar however, these […]
Azathoth is the ruler of the Outer Gods, and may be seen as a symbol for primordial chaos. The Dream-Quest of Unknown Kadath was the first fiction by H. P. Lovecraft to mention Azathoth: “[O]utside […]
Azathoth is the ruler of the Outer Gods, and may be seen as a symbol for primordial chaos. The Dream-Quest of Unknown Kadath was the first fiction by H. P. Lovecraft to mention Azathoth: “[O]utside […]
Mr. Drake was the chief engineer of an expedition in Mexico who stumbled onto hidden gold inside of an Aztec Temple. By disguising himself as a “Guardian of the Aztecs” he tried to scare off […]
Mr. Drake was the chief engineer of an expedition in Mexico who stumbled onto hidden gold inside of an Aztec Temple. By disguising himself as a “Guardian of the Aztecs” he tried to scare off […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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, […]
“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 […]
“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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The story, taking place in full neolithic period, describes the fight led by the nomadic people of the Zahelals, guided by Bakhoûn, against a new form of inorganic intelligent life, the Xipéhuz, a form of […]
The story, taking place in full neolithic period, describes the fight led by the nomadic people of the Zahelals, guided by Bakhoûn, against a new form of inorganic intelligent life, the Xipéhuz, a form of […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
“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 […]
“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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Creator Barbara Hall (1919-2014) Profession Penciller, Inker Total Entries 3 Articles She Changed Comics: Pre–Code & Golden Age – CBLDF Barbara Hall – Wikipedia Robbins Salutes “Babes in Arms,” World War II’s Female Cartoonists – […]
Creator Barbara Hall (1919-2014) Profession Penciller, Inker Total Entries 3 Articles She Changed Comics: Pre–Code & Golden Age – CBLDF Barbara Hall – Wikipedia Robbins Salutes “Babes in Arms,” World War II’s Female Cartoonists – […]
“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 […]
“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 […]
Role/Occupation Barbarian Total Entries 13 Representative Conan the Barbarian “Loin cloths” or “Pelts of the Barbarian”, “taut rippling muscles”, “oiled back”, “impressive weapons”, “the beard of a grizzly bear” (or “inexplicably clean-shaven at all times”) […]
Role/Occupation Barbarian Total Entries 13 Representative Conan the Barbarian “Loin cloths” or “Pelts of the Barbarian”, “taut rippling muscles”, “oiled back”, “impressive weapons”, “the beard of a grizzly bear” (or “inexplicably clean-shaven at all times”) […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, Public Domain Creators/Key Contributors Irv Novick, […]
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, Public Domain Creators/Key Contributors Irv Novick, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Creator Basil Wolverton (1909-1978) Profession Cartoonist, Writer, Penciller, Inker, Letterer Total Entries 40 Articles Creeping Death and Snakemeat: Basil Wolverton and Max Clotfelter – The Comics Journal Basil Wolverton – Lambiek Comiclopedia Brain Bats of […]
Creator Basil Wolverton (1909-1978) Profession Cartoonist, Writer, Penciller, Inker, Letterer Total Entries 40 Articles Creeping Death and Snakemeat: Basil Wolverton and Max Clotfelter – The Comics Journal Basil Wolverton – Lambiek Comiclopedia Brain Bats of […]
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. […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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, […]
Typology Bat-themed Total Entries 23 Representative Black Bat (Nedor 2) Bat people are, plainly put, people with traits of bats, whether they’re outright humanoid chiropterans or just humans with a few batlike characteristics. They’re typically […]
Typology Bat-themed Total Entries 23 Representative Black Bat (Nedor 2) Bat people are, plainly put, people with traits of bats, whether they’re outright humanoid chiropterans or just humans with a few batlike characteristics. They’re typically […]
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 […]
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 […]
“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 […]
“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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Much Ado About Nothing is a comedy by William Shakespeare thought to have been written in 1598 and 1599. The play was included in the First Folio, published in 1623. The play is set in […]
Much Ado About Nothing is a comedy by William Shakespeare thought to have been written in 1598 and 1599. The play was included in the First Folio, published in 1623. The play is set in […]
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, […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
During the “Beautiful Era,” amateur detectives multiplied — Sherlock Holmes, Arsène Lupin, Nick Carter, Rouletabille, Father Brown, and Craig Kennedy — alongside occult investigators Carnacki, John Silence, and Sar Dubnotal. Criminal masterminds Fantômas, Fu Manchu, […]
During the “Beautiful Era,” amateur detectives multiplied — Sherlock Holmes, Arsène Lupin, Nick Carter, Rouletabille, Father Brown, and Craig Kennedy — alongside occult investigators Carnacki, John Silence, and Sar Dubnotal. Criminal masterminds Fantômas, Fu Manchu, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, Public Domain Creators/Key […]
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, Public Domain Creators/Key […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Much Ado About Nothing is a comedy by William Shakespeare thought to have been written in 1598 and 1599. The play was included in the First Folio, published in 1623. The play is set in […]
Much Ado About Nothing is a comedy by William Shakespeare thought to have been written in 1598 and 1599. The play was included in the First Folio, published in 1623. The play is set in […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
Creator Bernard Krigstein (1919-1990) Profession Penciller, Inker Total Entries 26 Articles Bernie Krigstein – Lambiek Comiclopedia Bernard Krigstein – Wikipedia Bernard Krigstein approached comics as a serious art form, and his inventive, beautifully composed, almost […]
Creator Bernard Krigstein (1919-1990) Profession Penciller, Inker Total Entries 26 Articles Bernie Krigstein – Lambiek Comiclopedia Bernard Krigstein – Wikipedia Bernard Krigstein approached comics as a serious art form, and his inventive, beautifully composed, almost […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Club Biblical Figures Total Entries 19 Representative David (Biblical) The Bible is a collection of religious texts that are central to Christianity and Judaism, and esteemed in other Abrahamic religions such as Islam. The Bible […]
Club Biblical Figures Total Entries 19 Representative David (Biblical) The Bible is a collection of religious texts that are central to Christianity and Judaism, and esteemed in other Abrahamic religions such as Islam. The Bible […]
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, […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Typology Big-Headed Total Entries 13 Representative Super-Brain What’s a fast way to clue the audience into a character’s “Super-Intelligence”, either inborn or suddenly-gained? Why, give them a swollen (and often hairless) cranium, apparently housing a […]
Typology Big-Headed Total Entries 13 Representative Super-Brain What’s a fast way to clue the audience into a character’s “Super-Intelligence”, either inborn or suddenly-gained? Why, give them a swollen (and often hairless) cranium, apparently housing a […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Creator Bill Everett (1917-1973) Profession Writer, Penciller Total Entries 13 Articles Bill Everett – Lambiek Comiclopedia Bill Everett – Wikipedia Bill Everett was a renowned virtuoso of the comic book medium. He did his first […]
Creator Bill Everett (1917-1973) Profession Writer, Penciller Total Entries 13 Articles Bill Everett – Lambiek Comiclopedia Bill Everett – Wikipedia Bill Everett was a renowned virtuoso of the comic book medium. He did his first […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
Typology Bird-themed Total Entries 86 Representative Bald Eagle A common form of “Theme Naming”. Naming things after animals. This is not surprising since the Animal Kingdom is a rather diverse bunch that serves as an […]
Typology Bird-themed Total Entries 86 Representative Bald Eagle A common form of “Theme Naming”. Naming things after animals. This is not surprising since the Animal Kingdom is a rather diverse bunch that serves as an […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, Public Domain Creators/Key Contributors […]
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, Public Domain Creators/Key Contributors […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Club Black Fury Newspaper Strip Total Entries 16 Representative Miss Fury Miss Fury is a fictional superheroine from the Golden Age of Comics. She first appeared as The Black Fury on April 6, 1941, a […]
Club Black Fury Newspaper Strip Total Entries 16 Representative Miss Fury Miss Fury is a fictional superheroine from the Golden Age of Comics. She first appeared as The Black Fury on April 6, 1941, a […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, Public Domain Creators/Key Contributors Jack Binder […]
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, Public Domain Creators/Key Contributors Jack Binder […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, Orphan Work Creators/Key Contributors Maurice Gutwirth First Appearance Startling Comics […]
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, Orphan Work Creators/Key Contributors Maurice Gutwirth First Appearance Startling Comics […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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. […]
Club Blackhawk Squadron Total Entries 7 Representative Military Comics #12 (October 1942) Led by a mysterious man known as Blackhawk, the Blackhawks (or more formally, the Blackhawk Squadron) are a small team of World War […]
Club Blackhawk Squadron Total Entries 7 Representative Military Comics #12 (October 1942) Led by a mysterious man known as Blackhawk, the Blackhawks (or more formally, the Blackhawk Squadron) are a small team of World War […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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, […]
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) […]
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) […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.” […]
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.” […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
“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 […]
“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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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, […]
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, Public Domain Creators/Key Contributors Paul Gattuso First Appearance Crime Reporter […]
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, Public Domain Creators/Key Contributors Paul Gattuso First Appearance Crime Reporter […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Creator Bob Powell (1916-1967) Profession Writer, Penciller, Inker Total Entries 37 Articles Bob Powell – Wikipedia Bob Powell – Lambiek Comiclopedia Bob Powell, the artist of Mr. Mystic, is one of the pioneers of comic […]
Creator Bob Powell (1916-1967) Profession Writer, Penciller, Inker Total Entries 37 Articles Bob Powell – Wikipedia Bob Powell – Lambiek Comiclopedia Bob Powell, the artist of Mr. Mystic, is one of the pioneers of comic […]
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. […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Nick Bottom is a character in Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream who provides comic relief throughout the play. A weaver by trade, he is famously known for getting his head transformed into that of a […]
Nick Bottom is a character in Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream who provides comic relief throughout the play. A weaver by trade, he is famously known for getting his head transformed into that of a […]
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 […]
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 […]
Role/Occupation Boxer Total Entries 25 Representative Kayo Kirby In general parlance, boxing is a combat sport where two fighters square off in fisticuffs. However, once in a while writers remember that boxing is considered a […]
Role/Occupation Boxer Total Entries 25 Representative Kayo Kirby In general parlance, boxing is a combat sport where two fighters square off in fisticuffs. However, once in a while writers remember that boxing is considered a […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]