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Avenger (Magazine Enterprises)

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 costume. Roger asked her to make it after he saw Claire buy a Ghost Rider mask for her nephew. The Avenger had no powers, but he had his own inventions to fall back on, most notably his VTOL aircraft, known as the Starjet, and a Dissolver pistol. The Avenger also possessed a utility belt containing items for almost any occasion. The Avenger mainly focused on thwarting the schemes of Soviet forces, both in his native Empire City and around the world. He occasionally battled less conventional villains, such as the Robot Robber and the Player.
Alias Avenger
Real Names/Alt Names Roger Wright
Characteristics Hero, Aviator, Playboy, Scientist, Patriot-themed, Atomic Age, Public Domain
Creators/Key Contributors Bob Powell, Gardner Fox, Dick Ayers
First Appearance The Avenger #1 (February-March 1955)
First Publisher Magazine Enterprises [CB+] [DCM] [GCD]
Appearance List Avenger #1-4
Sample Read The Avenger (Magazine) [DCM] [CB+]
Description 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 costume. Roger asked her to make it after he saw Claire buy a Ghost Rider mask for her nephew. The Avenger had no powers, but he had his own inventions to fall back on, most notably his VTOL aircraft, known as the Starjet, and a Dissolver pistol. The Avenger also possessed a utility belt containing items for almost any occasion. The Avenger mainly focused on thwarting the schemes of Soviet forces, both in his native Empire City and around the world. He occasionally battled less conventional villains, such as the Robot Robber and the Player.
Source Avenger (Magazine Enterprises) – Public Domain Super Heroes Wiki
The Avenger #3 | Bob Powell
The Avenger #3 | Bob Powell