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Malcom Salem

A mysterious spacecraft comes to Earth to sample large swaths of dirt using an enormous dredging machine. Professor Malcom Salem investigates with his assistant Judd. His report describes an extra-terrestrial trawler, but he’s dismissed. When the dredging is finally seen in action, and under Salem’s recommendation, the countries of the world band together, sending a fleet of “nuclear-powered fighting ships” to destroy the alien threat. A U.N. Guard Patrol is established at Salem’s recommendation, uniting the world in so doing.
Alias Malcom Salem
Real Names/Alt Names Malcom Salem
Characteristics Sci-Fi Hero, Scientist, Teacher, Charlton (Space-based), Atomic Age
Creators/Key Contributors Joe Gill, Bill Molno
First Appearance Space Adventures #25 (Sept. 1958)
First Publisher Charlton [CB+] [DCM] [GCD]
Appearance List Space Adventures #25
Sample Read Space Adventures [DCM] [CB+]
Description A mysterious spacecraft comes to Earth to sample large swaths of dirt using an enormous dredging machine. Professor Malcom Salem investigates with his assistant Judd. His report describes an extra-terrestrial trawler, but he’s dismissed. When the dredging is finally seen in action, and under Salem’s recommendation, the countries of the world band together, sending a fleet of “nuclear-powered fighting ships” to destroy the alien threat. A U.N. Guard Patrol is established at Salem’s recommendation, uniting the world in so doing.
Source Malcom Salem – Public Domain Super Heroes Wiki