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Marvo the Magician

Marvo was a stage magician and detective who traveled the United States with his super-intelligent monkey, Tito, fighting criminals such as Lars Vilner, using his powers of illusion. He may have possessed other abilities, but they may have just been illusions as well. He speaks Italian-sounding magic words.
Alias Marvo the Magician
Real Names/Alt Names Marvo
Characteristics Hero, Detective, Magician, Magic Caster, Master of Illusion, World War II Era, Public Domain
Creators/Key Contributors Unknown
First Appearance Sure-Fire Comics vol. 1 #1 (June 1940)
First Publisher Ace Magazines [CB+] [DCM] [GCD]
Appearance List Sure-Fire Comics #1-3, Lightning Comics #4-13
Sample Read Sure-Fire Comics [DCM] [CB+]
Description Marvo was a stage magician and detective who traveled the United States with his super-intelligent monkey, Tito, fighting criminals such as Lars Vilner, using his powers of illusion. He may have possessed other abilities, but they may have just been illusions as well. He speaks Italian-sounding magic words.
Source Marvo the Magician – Public Domain Super Heroes Wiki
Lightning Comics vol. 1 #4 (December 1940)
Lightning Comics vol. 1 #4 (December 1940)