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Chuck Hardy

Chuck Hardy was an American diver on a yawl called the “Research” off the island of Tahuata in the South Pacific. He was working with a woman named Jerry Peterson on the ocean floor when the volcano on Tahuata erupted. Jerry and Chuck fell through a fissure into the strange subterranean world of Aquatania. The two of them made many friends and enemies in this land, as they quested for a way to get back home. In Aquatania, Chuck had unusual strength and leaping ability. He was a resourceful fighter and usually carried a knife and a rifle.
Alias Chuck Hardy
Real Names/Alt Names Charles Hardy
Characteristics Hero, Diver, Centaur Universe, Aquatic, Subterranean, World War II Era
Creators/Key Contributors Frank Thomas
First Appearance Amazing Man Comics #5 (September 1939)
First Publisher Centaur Publishing [CB+] [DCM] [GCD]
Appearance List Amazing Man Comics #5-13
Sample Read Amazing Man Comics [DCM] [CB+]
Description Chuck Hardy was an American diver on a yawl called the “Research” off the island of Tahuata in the South Pacific. He was working with a woman named Jerry Peterson on the ocean floor when the volcano on Tahuata erupted. Jerry and Chuck fell through a fissure into the strange subterranean world of Aquatania. The two of them made many friends and enemies in this land, as they quested for a way to get back home. In Aquatania, Chuck had unusual strength and leaping ability. He was a resourceful fighter and usually carried a knife and a rifle.
Source Chuck Hardy – Public Domain Super Heroes Wiki
Amazing Man Comics #9 (Feb 1940) | Frank Thomas
Amazing Man Comics #9 (Feb 1940) | Frank Thomas