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Authors like to use themes to create a sense of unity or cohesiveness within their work. Some extend themes to the names of the characters, often beyond the similarities that would be expected for characters from the same culture or who all speak the same language. When the author does this, you have Theme Naming… As the list of subtropes demonstrates, there are a lot of possible themes (and that’s not all of them, either)… ~ Theme Naming #Games – TV Tropes

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Ace Buckley

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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 […]
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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 […]
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Ace Harlem

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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 […]
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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 […]
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Ace Kelly

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“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 […]
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“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 […]
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Ace McCoy

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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 Creators/Key […]
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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 Creators/Key […]
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Ace of Blades

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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 […]
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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 […]
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Ace of Space

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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 […]
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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 […]
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Ace of the Newsreels

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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 […]
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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 […]
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Ace Powers

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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 […]
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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 […]
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Amazing Boy (Fox)

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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. […]
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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. […]
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Bingo (Continental)

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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 […]
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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 […]
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Bingo (Prize)

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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 […]
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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 […]
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Black Ace (Hillman)

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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 Creators/Key Contributors Fred Kida(?) […]
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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 Creators/Key Contributors Fred Kida(?) […]
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Black Ace (Mascot)

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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 […]
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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 […]
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Black Ace Gang

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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 […]
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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 […]
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Black Jack

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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 […]
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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 […]
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Black Seven

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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 […]
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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 […]
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Black X

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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 […]
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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 […]
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Boomerang

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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 […]
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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 […]
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Checker

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Hendricks and his brothers tried extorting Mayor Garda and Perfect Town, but were stopped by Nightmare and Sleepy. He was a master of checkers. He also commanded a small gang. Alias Checker Real Names/Alt Names […]
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Hendricks and his brothers tried extorting Mayor Garda and Perfect Town, but were stopped by Nightmare and Sleepy. He was a master of checkers. He also commanded a small gang. Alias Checker Real Names/Alt Names […]
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Chessman

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Karno the Chessman is an insane criminal mastermind who shrinks people to use as chessboard pieces. His kidnapping of heiress Irene Jonson brought him in conflict with Dr Fung. While Fung was successful in the […]
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Karno the Chessman is an insane criminal mastermind who shrinks people to use as chessboard pieces. His kidnapping of heiress Irene Jonson brought him in conflict with Dr Fung. While Fung was successful in the […]
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Circe

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Circe is an enchantress and a minor goddess in Greek mythology. She is either a daughter of the god Helios and the Oceanid nymph Perse or the goddess Hecate and Aeetes. Circe was renowned for […]
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Circe is an enchantress and a minor goddess in Greek mythology. She is either a daughter of the god Helios and the Oceanid nymph Perse or the goddess Hecate and Aeetes. Circe was renowned for […]
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Dart

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A vigilante of Ancient Republic Rome, Caius Martius was given by the gods the power of flight so that he might fight for the rights of the average citizen. One day, he took on an […]
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A vigilante of Ancient Republic Rome, Caius Martius was given by the gods the power of flight so that he might fight for the rights of the average citizen. One day, he took on an […]
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Dartman

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Using a gun that “propels tiny dart-shaped missiles with terrific force and speed”, Morning Trumpet ace news reporter Jim Gordon battles crime as the masked vigilante the Dartman! Alias Dartman Real Names/Alt Names Jim Gordon […]
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Using a gun that “propels tiny dart-shaped missiles with terrific force and speed”, Morning Trumpet ace news reporter Jim Gordon battles crime as the masked vigilante the Dartman! Alias Dartman Real Names/Alt Names Jim Gordon […]
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Death Dealer

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Death Dealer only appeared on the cover of Cannonball Comics #1 as a foe to the Crash Kid, Thunderbrand, and Crime Crusader. The cover shows that the Death Dealer has captured the heroes in his […]
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Death Dealer only appeared on the cover of Cannonball Comics #1 as a foe to the Crash Kid, Thunderbrand, and Crime Crusader. The cover shows that the Death Dealer has captured the heroes in his […]
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Domino Lady

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Ellen Patrick was much more than a University of California socialite – she led a double life as The Domino Lady. When District Attorney Owen Patrick, Ellen’s father, was killed, his daughter put on a […]
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Ellen Patrick was much more than a University of California socialite – she led a double life as The Domino Lady. When District Attorney Owen Patrick, Ellen’s father, was killed, his daughter put on a […]
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Domino the Miracle Boy

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After a young orphan had the misfortune of getting caught in an explosion meant for the Green Mask, the remorseful hero took the boy to Professor Lascomb, who used his “vita-ray” technology to heal his […]
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After a young orphan had the misfortune of getting caught in an explosion meant for the Green Mask, the remorseful hero took the boy to Professor Lascomb, who used his “vita-ray” technology to heal his […]
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Fu Chang

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Fu Chang was a Chinese American magician living in the Chinatown district of San Francisco. As a devout worshiper of ancient Chinese gods, he was given a set of magic chessmen by the elderly magician […]
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Fu Chang was a Chinese American magician living in the Chinatown district of San Francisco. As a devout worshiper of ancient Chinese gods, he was given a set of magic chessmen by the elderly magician […]
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Iron Ace

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Centuries ago, a legendary warrior called “Iron Ace” fought by Charlemagne’s side for France. When Iron Ace died, Charlemagne predicted that he would return as “the champion of freedom.” During World War Two, Captain Robert […]
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Centuries ago, a legendary warrior called “Iron Ace” fought by Charlemagne’s side for France. When Iron Ace died, Charlemagne predicted that he would return as “the champion of freedom.” During World War Two, Captain Robert […]
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Jack of Spades

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When an innocent man is murdered in a gambling den, his last card, the Jack of Spades, falls from his hand and comes to life as it hits the floor. Jack swears to avenge the […]
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When an innocent man is murdered in a gambling den, his last card, the Jack of Spades, falls from his hand and comes to life as it hits the floor. Jack swears to avenge the […]
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Joker

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The Joker is a master thief who tells the police where he will strike before he does and leaves behind a Joker playing card at the scene of his crimes. He was actually a police […]
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The Joker is a master thief who tells the police where he will strike before he does and leaves behind a Joker playing card at the scene of his crimes. He was actually a police […]
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Moths

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The Chessmen aided Karno the Chessman in his schemes. In his cavernous subterranean lair, they obeyed his every order, up to and including kidnapping Dr. Fung and various others to turn into chess pieces. They […]
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The Chessmen aided Karno the Chessman in his schemes. In his cavernous subterranean lair, they obeyed his every order, up to and including kidnapping Dr. Fung and various others to turn into chess pieces. They […]
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Poker Face

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Poker Face, a skilled gambler, survived a murder attempt by two men named Wayne and Phelps during a poker game. Poker Face swore to return and take revenge. He used a blow dart on each […]
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Poker Face, a skilled gambler, survived a murder attempt by two men named Wayne and Phelps during a poker game. Poker Face swore to return and take revenge. He used a blow dart on each […]
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Puzzler

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A desperate, starving man goes to the bank to pass a forged check. He overhears the VP of the bank telling the guards that the vault has been closed by accident, and that it contains […]
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A desperate, starving man goes to the bank to pass a forged check. He overhears the VP of the bank telling the guards that the vault has been closed by accident, and that it contains […]
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Queen of Diamonds

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The Queen of Diamonds was the ruler of the Diamond Empire, and descendant of its first white ruler. She fell in love with the adventurer Rocket, who crash-landed into her kingdom and saved her life […]
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The Queen of Diamonds was the ruler of the Diamond Empire, and descendant of its first white ruler. She fell in love with the adventurer Rocket, who crash-landed into her kingdom and saved her life […]
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Red Knight (Holyoke)

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Sir Miles of Lorraine was a young prince, but he lost his throne to his uncle Sir Baldric. He left his homeland, seeking his fortune fighting in the army of Godefrey of Bouillon, one of […]
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Sir Miles of Lorraine was a young prince, but he lost his throne to his uncle Sir Baldric. He left his homeland, seeking his fortune fighting in the army of Godefrey of Bouillon, one of […]
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Red Knight (Villain)

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According to legend, the Red Knight was a great champion who fought beside King Richard, The Lion-Hearted, in the Crusades. He journeyed back to England with a beautiful emerald from the helmet of Saladin himself. […]
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According to legend, the Red Knight was a great champion who fought beside King Richard, The Lion-Hearted, in the Crusades. He journeyed back to England with a beautiful emerald from the helmet of Saladin himself. […]
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Red Rover

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Red Rover was an adventurer who sailed around the South Seas with his friend, Knuckles, lending a hand to those in need. He was a skilled fighter and an excellent swimmer. Alias Red Rover, Hero […]
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Red Rover was an adventurer who sailed around the South Seas with his friend, Knuckles, lending a hand to those in need. He was a skilled fighter and an excellent swimmer. Alias Red Rover, Hero […]
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Scarlet Ace (Centaur)

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The Scarlet Ace was an aviator contacted by the American government to investigate the kidnapping of several pilots from a Louisiana army base. He discovers that the pilots were taken by the villainous Great One, […]
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The Scarlet Ace was an aviator contacted by the American government to investigate the kidnapping of several pilots from a Louisiana army base. He discovers that the pilots were taken by the villainous Great One, […]
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Scarlet Ace (Pulp)

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The Scarlet Ace was a brilliant, ruthless and sadistic criminal mastermind, who controlled a vast criminal empire. He wore a close-fitting blood-colored silk hood which hung down over his collar, with narrow slits for his […]
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The Scarlet Ace was a brilliant, ruthless and sadistic criminal mastermind, who controlled a vast criminal empire. He wore a close-fitting blood-colored silk hood which hung down over his collar, with narrow slits for his […]
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Space Ace (Magazine Enterprises 1)

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“Jet” Black, Space Ace, Manhunter of the 21st Century, was a highly-regarded officer of Space Patrol, who operated in our Solar System, a hundred years in the future. He was aided by his sidekick Jak […]
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“Jet” Black, Space Ace, Manhunter of the 21st Century, was a highly-regarded officer of Space Patrol, who operated in our Solar System, a hundred years in the future. He was aided by his sidekick Jak […]
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Space Ace (Magazine Enterprises 2)

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Space Ace was an interplanetary mercenary willing to take on long and dangerous jobs for little credits. He sought a pardon from the government for past crimes. His nemesis was Flor, Queen of Titan’s Underworld. […]
Entry Space Ace (Magazine Enterprises 2)
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Space Ace was an interplanetary mercenary willing to take on long and dangerous jobs for little credits. He sought a pardon from the government for past crimes. His nemesis was Flor, Queen of Titan’s Underworld. […]
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Space Ace (Standard)

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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. Captain Jax, […]
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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. Captain Jax, […]
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Spade of the Secret Service

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Spade was a secret agent and master of disguise. He defeated many enemies, including the Queen of Hearts, and saved the life of Franklin D. Roosevelt. He left his calling card, the Ace of Spades, […]
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Spade was a secret agent and master of disguise. He defeated many enemies, including the Queen of Hearts, and saved the life of Franklin D. Roosevelt. He left his calling card, the Ace of Spades, […]
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Swiftarrow

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Jon Dart, editor of the Weekly Star, lived a secret double life as the vigilante Swiftarrow, who fought crime using a keen intellect, fighting prowess, and his deadly archery skills. His enemies included the Lip. […]
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Jon Dart, editor of the Weekly Star, lived a secret double life as the vigilante Swiftarrow, who fought crime using a keen intellect, fighting prowess, and his deadly archery skills. His enemies included the Lip. […]
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White Rook

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