When his friend Arthur Lake, the Sword, draws the sword Excalibur, Lance also transforms, becoming the Lancer, gaining superhuman strength and armed with a magical lance. He used the lance as a melee weapon, or throw it like a javelin with amazing accuracy. He was also good at stuffing its tip down the barrel of a gun, causing an enemy’s gun to backfire.
Alias Lancer |
Real Names/Alt Names Lance Larter |
Characteristics Sidekick, World War II Era, Juvenile |
Creators/Key Contributors Unknown |
First Appearance Super Mystery Comics vol. 3 #3 (January 1943) |
First Publisher Ace Magazines [CB+] [DCM] [GCD] |
Appearance List Super Mystery Comics vol. 3 #3 – vol. 5 #3 |
Sample Read Super-Mystery [DCM] [CB+] |
Description When his friend Arthur Lake, the Sword, draws the sword Excalibur, Lance also transforms, becoming the Lancer, gaining superhuman strength and armed with a magical lance. He used the lance as a melee weapon, or throw it like a javelin with amazing accuracy. He was also good at stuffing its tip down the barrel of a gun, causing an enemy’s gun to backfire. |
Source Lancer – Public Domain Super Heroes Wiki |