The Liberator is the secret identity of Professor Nelson Drew, a chemistry teacher at Claflin University. He discovers an ancient Egyptian formula called Lamesis that temporarily transforms his body into his “ideal” form, giving him superhuman strength, speed and invulnerability. He could also hold his breath for an extended length of time. Drew found the transformation to be a painful experience, as it rapidly altered his muscles and bones, and the transformation would sometimes revert at the most inopportune moments.
Alias Liberator |
Real Names/Alt Names Dr. Nelson Drew |
Characteristics Hero, Scientist, Standard Universe, Patriot-themed, Speedster, Super Strength, World War II Era |
Creators/Key Contributors Richard Hughes?, Unknown |
First Appearance Exciting Comics #15 (Dec. 1941) |
First Publisher Better / Nedor / Standard / Pines [CB+] [DCM] [GCD] |
Appearance List Exciting Comics #15-30, 34-35, America’s Best Comics #1, 3-5, 8 |
Sample Read Exciting Comics [DCM] [CB+] |
Description The Liberator is the secret identity of Professor Nelson Drew, a chemistry teacher at Claflin University. He discovers an ancient Egyptian formula called Lamesis that temporarily transforms his body into his “ideal” form, giving him superhuman strength, speed and invulnerability. He could also hold his breath for an extended length of time. Drew found the transformation to be a painful experience, as it rapidly altered his muscles and bones, and the transformation would sometimes revert at the most inopportune moments. |
Source Liberator – Public Domain Super Heroes Wiki |