Rookie cop Dan Richards becomes the costumed crime fighter Manhunter after Jim Kelly, a fellow officer and his girlfriend’s brother, was framed. He manages to clear Jim’s name and continues to fight crime as Manhunter. He was assisted by his dog Thor, who would come to his aid with one blow of a super sonic whistle. His enemies included Xaxol.
Alias Manhunter |
Real Names/Alt Names Dan Richards |
Characteristics Hero, Quality Universe, World War II Era |
Creators/Key Contributors Alex Kotzky, Tex Blaisdell |
First Appearance Police Comics #8 (1942) |
First Publisher Quality [CB+] [DCM] [GCD] |
Appearance List Police Comics #8-101 |
Sample Read Police Comics (Quality) [DCM] [CB+] |
Description Rookie cop Dan Richards becomes the costumed crime fighter Manhunter after Jim Kelly, a fellow officer and his girlfriend’s brother, was framed. He manages to clear Jim’s name and continues to fight crime as Manhunter. He was assisted by his dog Thor, who would come to his aid with one blow of a super sonic whistle. His enemies included Xaxol. |
Source Manhunter – Public Domain Super Heroes Wiki |