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Master of Disguise

Role/Occupation Master of Disguise
Total Entries 64
Representative Undercover Man (Lev Gleason)
A character who can be anybody during the course of the story. Giving a character this power and concealing its use from the audience for a “reveal” is very hard to pull off. They may rely on extensive training and a vast collection of wigs, clothing, and stage makeup to pull off the fakery. Or, their powers could be “Phlebotinum”-driven, in that they have the physical ability to alter their very shape and size to perfectly match that of the person they are duplicating… Expect them to be compared to chameleons (even if real chameleons can’t hide themselves) and to be crucial to an “Impossible Mission”. Their allegiances can go either way. Sometimes they’re villains, sometimes they’re heroes (though not usually “Big Bad” or “The Hero” themselves), and very often they’re just “Wild Cards”… ~ Master Of Disguise – TV Tropes
Captain Battle Comics #3 (July 1943) | Dennis Neville, Nathaniel Nitkin
Captain Battle Comics #3 (July 1943) | Dennis Neville, Nathaniel Nitkin

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Actor

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The Actor was a master of disguise who fought Captain Flash and Ricky. Alias Actor Real Names/Alt Names Unknown Characteristics Villain, Master of Disguise, Atomic Age, Public Domain Creators/Key Contributors Mike Sekowsky First Appearance Captain […]
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The Actor was a master of disguise who fought Captain Flash and Ricky. Alias Actor Real Names/Alt Names Unknown Characteristics Villain, Master of Disguise, Atomic Age, Public Domain Creators/Key Contributors Mike Sekowsky First Appearance Captain […]
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Alias X

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Alias X had been active for a year by the time of his first story. After capturing a criminal he would leave a calling card saying “With compliments, Alias X”. He tells his origin to […]
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Alias X had been active for a year by the time of his first story. After capturing a criminal he would leave a calling card saying “With compliments, Alias X”. He tells his origin to […]
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Arsene Lupin

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Arsène Lupin is a gentleman thief and master of disguise created in 1905 by French writer Maurice Leblanc. In “The Arrest of Arsène Lupin” (“L’Arrestation d’Arsène Lupin”), published in Je sais tout, No. 6, 15 […]
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Arsène Lupin is a gentleman thief and master of disguise created in 1905 by French writer Maurice Leblanc. In “The Arrest of Arsène Lupin” (“L’Arrestation d’Arsène Lupin”), published in Je sais tout, No. 6, 15 […]
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Blitz Buster

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Major John Chalmers of the U.S. Secret Service was known as the “Blitz Buster.” He earned this alias by going undercover, in disguise, in occupied France, Germany, and elsewhere, and helping to stop a German […]
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Major John Chalmers of the U.S. Secret Service was known as the “Blitz Buster.” He earned this alias by going undercover, in disguise, in occupied France, Germany, and elsewhere, and helping to stop a German […]
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British Agent 99

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The man known as British Agent 99 was Hollywood actor and British citizen Alan Douglas. Alan Douglas was a famous star in America, but when he receives the news of his fathers death in the […]
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The man known as British Agent 99 was Hollywood actor and British citizen Alan Douglas. Alan Douglas was a famous star in America, but when he receives the news of his fathers death in the […]
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Canteen Kate

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Canteen Kate worked with the army (although she never really did any work) and was usually seen scheming and disguising herself in order to spend more time with her boyfriend, Al, who was enlisted. Her […]
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Canteen Kate worked with the army (although she never really did any work) and was usually seen scheming and disguising herself in order to spend more time with her boyfriend, Al, who was enlisted. Her […]
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Chameleon (Novelty)

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The Chameleon was Peter Stockbridge, a non-powered detective hero and heir to Stockbridge Holdings Incorporated, a sizable financial empire that included oil rigs, industries and several newspapers. He lost his parents when he was young. […]
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The Chameleon was Peter Stockbridge, a non-powered detective hero and heir to Stockbridge Holdings Incorporated, a sizable financial empire that included oil rigs, industries and several newspapers. He lost his parents when he was young. […]
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Craig Kennedy

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A chemistry professor and scientist at Columbia University who used science to solve crimes, including advanced techniques and technologies such as psychoanalysis, lie detectors, gyroscopes, x-rays, and portable seismographs. Kennedy smoked a pipe, carried a […]
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A chemistry professor and scientist at Columbia University who used science to solve crimes, including advanced techniques and technologies such as psychoanalysis, lie detectors, gyroscopes, x-rays, and portable seismographs. Kennedy smoked a pipe, carried a […]
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Dash the Avenger

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Tom Dash was a humble antiques dealer, whose daughter, Lola, was gunned down in the crossfire of a mob hit. Chief Inspector Higgins of the city police had proven unable to end the reign of […]
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Tom Dash was a humble antiques dealer, whose daughter, Lola, was gunned down in the crossfire of a mob hit. Chief Inspector Higgins of the city police had proven unable to end the reign of […]
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Dazaar, The Arch-Fiend

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Irma Plavatski was a beautiful Russian princess and a cousin to Nick Carter’s old enemy, Olga, Queen of the Russian Nihilists. Irma was periodically possessed by an evil magician named Dazaar, a centuries-old Tibetan Ascended […]
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Irma Plavatski was a beautiful Russian princess and a cousin to Nick Carter’s old enemy, Olga, Queen of the Russian Nihilists. Irma was periodically possessed by an evil magician named Dazaar, a centuries-old Tibetan Ascended […]
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Defender

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As a child, Robert Larson’s face was mutilated by an explosion in a grocery caused by criminals. His disfigurement leads him to become the crime fighter the Defender. He was assisted by Lucky and J. […]
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As a child, Robert Larson’s face was mutilated by an explosion in a grocery caused by criminals. His disfigurement leads him to become the crime fighter the Defender. He was assisted by Lucky and J. […]
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Dr. Mabuse

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Dr. Mabuse is a doctor of psychology who moonlights as a criminal mastermind, manipulating people into cooperating with his schemes through hypnosis, blackmail and trickery. Mabuse’s ability to hypnotize people seems to be telepathic in […]
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Dr. Mabuse is a doctor of psychology who moonlights as a criminal mastermind, manipulating people into cooperating with his schemes through hypnosis, blackmail and trickery. Mabuse’s ability to hypnotize people seems to be telepathic in […]
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Dr. Miracle

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Dr. Miracle was the Master of Magic. He used his “miraculous” powers, called “white magic” to differentiate it from “black magic”, to fight crime and the Axis powers during World War II. His magic powers […]
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Dr. Miracle was the Master of Magic. He used his “miraculous” powers, called “white magic” to differentiate it from “black magic”, to fight crime and the Axis powers during World War II. His magic powers […]
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Dr. Nikola

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Dr. Nikola is a mad genius and criminal mastermind who has two major goals: immortality and world domination. He is hunted by Richard Hatteras and a Mongolian assassin with half of one ear missing. Nikola […]
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Dr. Nikola is a mad genius and criminal mastermind who has two major goals: immortality and world domination. He is hunted by Richard Hatteras and a Mongolian assassin with half of one ear missing. Nikola […]
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Eel (Eclair)

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The Commissioner of Police at Gottenberg, Messenia, is informed that a treaty is about to be completed between the two neighboring states, Keltia and Slavonia, which is in opposition to the interests of Gottenberg. Protea, […]
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The Commissioner of Police at Gottenberg, Messenia, is informed that a treaty is about to be completed between the two neighboring states, Keltia and Slavonia, which is in opposition to the interests of Gottenberg. Protea, […]
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Fantômas

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Fantômas is a highly elusive criminal mastermind and one of the earliest costumed villains. He was tracked by his great nemesis, Inspector Juve, but each time Juve thought he had the crime master, Fantômas managed […]
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Fantômas is a highly elusive criminal mastermind and one of the earliest costumed villains. He was tracked by his great nemesis, Inspector Juve, but each time Juve thought he had the crime master, Fantômas managed […]
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Flying Dutchman (MLJ)

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The Flying Dutchman was really a gang of smugglers pretending to be sea monsters. Their hidden cove and underwater caves made the whole scam ghostly enough to scare people off their island headquarters. They were […]
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The Flying Dutchman was really a gang of smugglers pretending to be sea monsters. Their hidden cove and underwater caves made the whole scam ghostly enough to scare people off their island headquarters. They were […]
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Fox (Worth)

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Sir Henry Reynard, who was called “the Fox,” was a knight active during the Third Crusade (1183 AD). He was a famous crusader and also second in command of a Christian stronghold east of the […]
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Sir Henry Reynard, who was called “the Fox,” was a knight active during the Third Crusade (1183 AD). He was a famous crusader and also second in command of a Christian stronghold east of the […]
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Gaston Max

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The story features Gaston Max, a Parisian criminal investigator and master of disguise, and his battle with Mr. King, a master criminal similar to Rohmer’s earlier character Dr. Fu Manchu. Alias Gaston Max Real Names/Alt […]
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The story features Gaston Max, a Parisian criminal investigator and master of disguise, and his battle with Mr. King, a master criminal similar to Rohmer’s earlier character Dr. Fu Manchu. Alias Gaston Max Real Names/Alt […]
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Gentleman Laroque

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In Frank L. Packard’s Jimmie Dale and the Phantom Clue, Gentleman Laroque is a master criminal also called The Phantom by the Tocsin, Marie LaSalle, the Gray Seal’s love interest. He uses various disguises, some […]
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In Frank L. Packard’s Jimmie Dale and the Phantom Clue, Gentleman Laroque is a master criminal also called The Phantom by the Tocsin, Marie LaSalle, the Gray Seal’s love interest. He uses various disguises, some […]
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Hale of the Herald

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George Hale was a reporter for the Herald, a newspaper based in an unknown American city. His co-workers dismissed him because he was prone to flights of fancy, rarely got any good leads, and took […]
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George Hale was a reporter for the Herald, a newspaper based in an unknown American city. His co-workers dismissed him because he was prone to flights of fancy, rarely got any good leads, and took […]
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Illyria

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Illyria was a high ranking spy for her unspecified nation, which was hostile to the United States. Her mission was to thwart the Americans and steal their secrets. She reported to a mysterious man named […]
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Illyria was a high ranking spy for her unspecified nation, which was hostile to the United States. Her mission was to thwart the Americans and steal their secrets. She reported to a mysterious man named […]
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Inspector Burke

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A vampiric figure of a man in a beaver-felt top hat with long hair and sharp teeth haunts an abandoned house. In actuality, the strange figure is Inspector Edward C. Burke in make-up, bent on […]
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A vampiric figure of a man in a beaver-felt top hat with long hair and sharp teeth haunts an abandoned house. In actuality, the strange figure is Inspector Edward C. Burke in make-up, bent on […]
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Jackal (MLJ)

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“Now I’ll finish you both, but the Jackal is always a gentleman! Ladies first!” Early in his career, when the Hangman was rounding up several criminals, the Jackal was able to hide from the authorities […]
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“Now I’ll finish you both, but the Jackal is always a gentleman! Ladies first!” Early in his career, when the Hangman was rounding up several criminals, the Jackal was able to hide from the authorities […]
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Judex

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After his father was killed, Judex set out on a crusade against crime, assisted by his mother, his younger brother, circus folk and redeemed criminals. He was skilled in fighting, was a master of disguise […]
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After his father was killed, Judex set out on a crusade against crime, assisted by his mother, his younger brother, circus folk and redeemed criminals. He was skilled in fighting, was a master of disguise […]
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Judo Joe

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Joe Smith, whom most everyone called “Judo Joe” because he had learned self-defense during his childhood in Japan, was a sophomore at Mid-City High. His origin revealed that his father, John Smith, was a doctor […]
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Joe Smith, whom most everyone called “Judo Joe” because he had learned self-defense during his childhood in Japan, was a sophomore at Mid-City High. His origin revealed that his father, John Smith, was a doctor […]
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Madam Fatal

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After Richard Stanton’s daughter was kidnapped, the shock giving his wife a fatal heart attack, he quit the theater to find her. Disguising himself as a “harmless old woman,” he later came to be known […]
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After Richard Stanton’s daughter was kidnapped, the shock giving his wife a fatal heart attack, he quit the theater to find her. Disguising himself as a “harmless old woman,” he later came to be known […]
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Marksman (Quality)

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Baron Povalsky was a Polish nobleman who, following the German invasion of his country, became a one-man resistance fighter. He created two new identities. The first was Major Hurtz, which he used to spy on […]
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Baron Povalsky was a Polish nobleman who, following the German invasion of his country, became a one-man resistance fighter. He created two new identities. The first was Major Hurtz, which he used to spy on […]
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Masked Pilot

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The Masked Pilot was a well respected aviator who used a fighter plane called “The Bullet” to battle evil doers, such as the Phantom Raider of the Sky. He was accompanied by his mechanic and […]
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The Masked Pilot was a well respected aviator who used a fighter plane called “The Bullet” to battle evil doers, such as the Phantom Raider of the Sky. He was accompanied by his mechanic and […]
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Masquerader

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Hank Smith was a private detective, master of disguise and sleight of hand magician known as the Masquerader when undercover. He was assisted by his girlfriend, Chris Carlisle and his two employees Upp and Atom. […]
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Hank Smith was a private detective, master of disguise and sleight of hand magician known as the Masquerader when undercover. He was assisted by his girlfriend, Chris Carlisle and his two employees Upp and Atom. […]
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Miss Espionage

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Miss Espionage was the daughter of the German spy known as Mata Hari. After her mother was executed, she was raised by her mother’s handler, Von Bruno. He trained her from an early age to […]
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Miss Espionage was the daughter of the German spy known as Mata Hari. After her mother was executed, she was raised by her mother’s handler, Von Bruno. He trained her from an early age to […]
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Mister Q (Bilbara)

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Mr. Q was a detective who lived with his German Shepherd, Satan, and his servant, Ying, in a penthouse at the top of the 90-story Colton Building. Mr. Q was a master of disguise and […]
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Mr. Q was a detective who lived with his German Shepherd, Satan, and his servant, Ying, in a penthouse at the top of the 90-story Colton Building. Mr. Q was a master of disguise and […]
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Mr. Risk

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Detective Mr. Risk, known as “the man who knows no fear,” makes himself available to those in peril, especially when the case involves something beyond the norm. He is assisted by his faithful companion, Abdul, […]
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Detective Mr. Risk, known as “the man who knows no fear,” makes himself available to those in peril, especially when the case involves something beyond the norm. He is assisted by his faithful companion, Abdul, […]
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Mr. Whiskers

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Jim Clay, a former actor, discarded the make-up kit and joined the FBI. He adopted the role of Mr. Whiskers in order to conceal his real identity. His disguise was known only to his superior, […]
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Jim Clay, a former actor, discarded the make-up kit and joined the FBI. He adopted the role of Mr. Whiskers in order to conceal his real identity. His disguise was known only to his superior, […]
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Nick Carter

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Nick Carter, King of Detectives, was based out of an apartment on Madison Avenue in New York City, and later out of Manchester. He was the son of detective Sim Carter, who taught him investigation […]
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Nick Carter, King of Detectives, was based out of an apartment on Madison Avenue in New York City, and later out of Manchester. He was the son of detective Sim Carter, who taught him investigation […]
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Operator 5

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Jimmy Christopher was a secret agent, codenamed “Operator No. 5”, for United States Intelligence, and starred in a number of fast paced stories revolving around America’s enemies, who pledged war, death, and bloody destruction against […]
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Jimmy Christopher was a secret agent, codenamed “Operator No. 5”, for United States Intelligence, and starred in a number of fast paced stories revolving around America’s enemies, who pledged war, death, and bloody destruction against […]
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Phantom Detective

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The Phantom (as he was called in the stories) is actually the wealthy Richard Curtis Van Loan. In the first few issues of the title, the Phantom is introduced as a world-famous detective, whose true […]
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The Phantom (as he was called in the stories) is actually the wealthy Richard Curtis Van Loan. In the first few issues of the title, the Phantom is introduced as a world-famous detective, whose true […]
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Poker Face

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Poker Face, a skilled gambler, survived a murder attempt by two men named Wayne and Phelps during a poker game. Poker Face swore to return and take revenge. He used a blow dart on each […]
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Poker Face, a skilled gambler, survived a murder attempt by two men named Wayne and Phelps during a poker game. Poker Face swore to return and take revenge. He used a blow dart on each […]
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Presto Martin

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As a boy, Billy Martin spent many hours studying Sherlock Holmes’ scientific methods of disguise. His talent for disguise and impersonation amused his friends, who gave him the nickname “Presto”. In his last year of […]
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As a boy, Billy Martin spent many hours studying Sherlock Holmes’ scientific methods of disguise. His talent for disguise and impersonation amused his friends, who gave him the nickname “Presto”. In his last year of […]
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Prince of Paupers

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As a street panhandler, the Prince of Paupers appears to be blind and immobile. He meets a group of gangsters as they are surrounded by police, and aids the gangsters in a getaway, using a […]
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As a street panhandler, the Prince of Paupers appears to be blind and immobile. He meets a group of gangsters as they are surrounded by police, and aids the gangsters in a getaway, using a […]
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Protéa (Eclair)

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The Commissioner of Police at Gottenberg, Messenia, is informed that a treaty is about to be completed between the two neighboring states, Keltia and Slavonia, which is in opposition to the interests of Gottenberg. Protea, […]
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The Commissioner of Police at Gottenberg, Messenia, is informed that a treaty is about to be completed between the two neighboring states, Keltia and Slavonia, which is in opposition to the interests of Gottenberg. Protea, […]
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Queen of the Apaches

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Patricia Montez was the leader of the Apaches, a Robin Hood type of gang that stole from the rich and gave to the poor. She always left a purple mask behind at the scene of […]
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Patricia Montez was the leader of the Apaches, a Robin Hood type of gang that stole from the rich and gave to the poor. She always left a purple mask behind at the scene of […]
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Raja Yashi

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Policewoman Sally O’Neil saves a hypnotized woman about to get hit by a car. She tracks the woman back to the offices of Raja Yashi, by his appearance an Eastern mystic, but in reality an […]
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Policewoman Sally O’Neil saves a hypnotized woman about to get hit by a car. She tracks the woman back to the offices of Raja Yashi, by his appearance an Eastern mystic, but in reality an […]
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Red Hawk

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Major Red Hawk was a Native American mercenary fighter pilot, skilled combatant, and disguise artist. He would volunteer frequently to use his skills to go on missions against the Japanese army that others would deem […]
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Major Red Hawk was a Native American mercenary fighter pilot, skilled combatant, and disguise artist. He would volunteer frequently to use his skills to go on missions against the Japanese army that others would deem […]
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Satan (Biblical)

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Satan, also known as the Devil, and sometimes also called Lucifer in Christianity, is an entity in the Abrahamic religions that seduces humans into sin or falsehood. In Judaism, Satan is seen as an agent […]
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Satan, also known as the Devil, and sometimes also called Lucifer in Christianity, is an entity in the Abrahamic religions that seduces humans into sin or falsehood. In Judaism, Satan is seen as an agent […]
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Satanas (Gaumont)

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The Grand Vampire. Master of Disguise. Has a home cannon. Employs a glove with a poisoned pin that paralyses its victim, as well as a top hat with a hidden bomb. Alias Satanas, Grand Master […]
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The Grand Vampire. Master of Disguise. Has a home cannon. Employs a glove with a poisoned pin that paralyses its victim, as well as a top hat with a hidden bomb. Alias Satanas, Grand Master […]
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Scarlet Seal

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Barry Moore was an American actor who took a job as a lab technician at the Center City Police Department to help his father, a police captain. When the city police failed to arrest “Bugs” […]
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Barry Moore was an American actor who took a job as a lab technician at the Center City Police Department to help his father, a police captain. When the city police failed to arrest “Bugs” […]
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Secret Agent X

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Secret Agent X was the name of the main character featured in the Secret Agent X pulp magazine which ran for 41 issues between February 1934 and March 1939. The true identity of Secret Agent […]
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Secret Agent X was the name of the main character featured in the Secret Agent X pulp magazine which ran for 41 issues between February 1934 and March 1939. The true identity of Secret Agent […]
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Skull (MLJ)

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The Skull was a criminal who framed New York police officer Kip Burland for a crime. Burland was let go from the force, and tries to clear his name by finding the Skull. Burland tracks […]
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The Skull was a criminal who framed New York police officer Kip Burland for a crime. Burland was let go from the force, and tries to clear his name by finding the Skull. Burland tracks […]
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Spacehawk (Novelty Press)

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Spacehawk had but one mission in life — to protect the innocent throughout the Solar System and give out the occasional gruesome fate to vanquished evildoers, such as space pirates like Gorvak. He lived in […]
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Spacehawk had but one mission in life — to protect the innocent throughout the Solar System and give out the occasional gruesome fate to vanquished evildoers, such as space pirates like Gorvak. He lived in […]
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Spade of the Secret Service

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Spade was a secret agent and master of disguise. He defeated many enemies, including the Queen of Hearts, and saved the life of Franklin D. Roosevelt. He left his calling card, the Ace of Spades, […]
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Spade was a secret agent and master of disguise. He defeated many enemies, including the Queen of Hearts, and saved the life of Franklin D. Roosevelt. He left his calling card, the Ace of Spades, […]
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Steve Battle

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Steve Battle was an “ace trouble-shooter” for the U.S. State Department’s Counter-Espionage Division, and a master of disguise, who fought foreign agents. He operated in disguise in order to uncover spies, and then, once identified, […]
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Steve Battle was an “ace trouble-shooter” for the U.S. State Department’s Counter-Espionage Division, and a master of disguise, who fought foreign agents. He operated in disguise in order to uncover spies, and then, once identified, […]
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Ted Parrish

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Ted Parrish was a famous Hollywood film star who found himself typecast as a romantic lead. Frustrated with the situation, Parrish told his producer that he would walk away from his contract if he didn’t […]
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Ted Parrish was a famous Hollywood film star who found himself typecast as a romantic lead. Frustrated with the situation, Parrish told his producer that he would walk away from his contract if he didn’t […]
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Tigress (Fawcett)

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The Tigress was a world famous agent who killed a senator and replaced him with an impostor. She planned to do the same to other senators, until she was handed over to the authorities by […]
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The Tigress was a world famous agent who killed a senator and replaced him with an impostor. She planned to do the same to other senators, until she was handed over to the authorities by […]
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Tocsin

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The Tocsin is the name of a mysterious woman who surreptitiously sends hand-written messages to Jimmie Dale, the Gray Seal. The messages contain information on crimes, giving the Gray Seal a means of stopping the […]
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The Tocsin is the name of a mysterious woman who surreptitiously sends hand-written messages to Jimmie Dale, the Gray Seal. The messages contain information on crimes, giving the Gray Seal a means of stopping the […]
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Twisto the Rubberman

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Twisto the Rubberman was a circus performer who took over the circus’ mortgage. After killing off the other performers, and scaring away the owner, he bought it on the cheap. Lilli the Lion Tamer, his […]
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Twisto the Rubberman was a circus performer who took over the circus’ mortgage. After killing off the other performers, and scaring away the owner, he bought it on the cheap. Lilli the Lion Tamer, his […]
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Ultus the Avenger

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Betrayed and left for dead in an Australian desert, Ultus returns 5 years later as “Ultus the Avenger” to exact revenge on his former partner Eugene Lester, who stole his diamonds. In a third series, […]
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Betrayed and left for dead in an Australian desert, Ultus returns 5 years later as “Ultus the Avenger” to exact revenge on his former partner Eugene Lester, who stole his diamonds. In a third series, […]
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Undercover Man (Lev Gleason)

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Man of a Thousand Faces…. “Flower lady, toughie, socialite, or emigrant—no matter under what disguise—Phil Barrows was first of all a very good detective. Nobody knew him as the Undercover Man who seemed to know […]
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Man of a Thousand Faces…. “Flower lady, toughie, socialite, or emigrant—no matter under what disguise—Phil Barrows was first of all a very good detective. Nobody knew him as the Undercover Man who seemed to know […]
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Unholy 3 (Chesler)

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“Introducing a happy-go-lucky trio, whose skillful use of makeup at a moment’s notice to change to any character they require. The Unholy Three against crime!” The Unholy 3 were a group consisting of Dale, Pearl, […]
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“Introducing a happy-go-lucky trio, whose skillful use of makeup at a moment’s notice to change to any character they require. The Unholy Three against crime!” The Unholy 3 were a group consisting of Dale, Pearl, […]
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UNO

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UNO, the “United Nations Trouble-shooter”, secretly works for the United Nations to solve international security issues with “unusual tactics and handling”. The first story takes place in Vienna, Austria, where a British ambassador, Sir Reginald, […]
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UNO, the “United Nations Trouble-shooter”, secretly works for the United Nations to solve international security issues with “unusual tactics and handling”. The first story takes place in Vienna, Austria, where a British ambassador, Sir Reginald, […]
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Veiled Prophet

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Veiled Prophet was a student of oriental wisdom and science, making him a master of disguise. He initially appeared as a black slave, working for Arabs in the Sahara, but by the end of the […]
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Veiled Prophet was a student of oriental wisdom and science, making him a master of disguise. He initially appeared as a black slave, working for Arabs in the Sahara, but by the end of the […]
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Whiffy

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Charles Villon, nicknamed “Whiffy,” was a ruthless gangster with a penchant for dressing in full drag. Whiffy also wore way too much perfume, a fact graphically indicated by wavy stink lines that emanated from his […]
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Charles Villon, nicknamed “Whiffy,” was a ruthless gangster with a penchant for dressing in full drag. Whiffy also wore way too much perfume, a fact graphically indicated by wavy stink lines that emanated from his […]
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X of the Underground

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X was a female resistance fighter and spy who opposed the Axis powers in France during its occupation by the Nazis in World War II. In her first mission, she disguised herself as a male […]
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X was a female resistance fighter and spy who opposed the Axis powers in France during its occupation by the Nazis in World War II. In her first mission, she disguised herself as a male […]
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X, the Phantom Fed

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The X, The Phantom Fed stories were all adapted from the prose Secret Agent X pulp stories. Secret Agent X was the name of the main character featured in the Secret Agent X pulp magazine […]
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The X, The Phantom Fed stories were all adapted from the prose Secret Agent X pulp stories. Secret Agent X was the name of the main character featured in the Secret Agent X pulp magazine […]