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Charlie, Leader of the Dehyrates

Charlie is the leader of the Dehyrates, a science fiction club based near the Bar-Z Ranch, owned by Spurs Jackson. When Spurs takes his rocket to investigate a situation on the moon, Strong Bow goes with him. Spurs instructs Hank Roper to meet the Dehyrates when they come for their visit. Spurs informs Hank the Dehyrates will arrive in costume and in an airplane mocked-up like a spaceship. When the Neptunian Artopods land in their space vessel, Hank mistakes them at first for the Dehyrates. Jawa takes Hank prisoner. The Dehyrates show up, they disembark from their plane. The plane is instantly destroyed by the Artopods. Hank informs Charlie of the situation. Charlie and the other Dehyrates use mosquito spray guns they brought along as part of their costumes on the Artopods, killing the creatures. When the Neptunian ship escapes, Hank radios to Spurs to intercept them. Strong Bow fires on the ship and destroys it. Charlie uses the phrase “Bammed the BEMS!”
Alias Charlie, Leader of the Dehyrates
Real Names/Alt Names Charlie
Characteristics Charlton (Space-based), Atomic Age, Public Domain
Creators/Key Contributors Walter Gibson
First Appearance Space Western #43 (April 1953)
First Publisher Charlton [CB+] [DCM] [GCD]
Appearance List Space Western #43
Sample Read Space Western [DCM] [CB+]
Description Charlie is the leader of the Dehyrates, a science fiction club based near the Bar-Z Ranch, owned by Spurs Jackson. When Spurs takes his rocket to investigate a situation on the moon, Strong Bow goes with him. Spurs instructs Hank Roper to meet the Dehyrates when they come for their visit. Spurs informs Hank the Dehyrates will arrive in costume and in an airplane mocked-up like a spaceship. When the Neptunian Artopods land in their space vessel, Hank mistakes them at first for the Dehyrates. Jawa takes Hank prisoner. The Dehyrates show up, they disembark from their plane. The plane is instantly destroyed by the Artopods. Hank informs Charlie of the situation. Charlie and the other Dehyrates use mosquito spray guns they brought along as part of their costumes on the Artopods, killing the creatures. When the Neptunian ship escapes, Hank radios to Spurs to intercept them. Strong Bow fires on the ship and destroys it. Charlie uses the phrase “Bammed the BEMS!”
Source Charlie, Leader of the Dehyrates – Public Domain Super Heroes Wiki
Space Western #43 (April 1953) | Walter Gibson
Space Western #43 (April 1953) | Walter Gibson