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Radium King (MLJ)

The Black Knight was a villain with a mountain top castle armed with archers, gangsters, rabbit-sized rats, and trap doors. The crime boss robbed banks to finance his plans of world domination. His plans are foiled by Steel Sterling and apparently dies after his booby-trapped castle explodes. However, he reappears later, first threatening war with the South American country Brazonia as Dr. Yar, and then resurfaces under the guise of Radium King.
Alias Radium King
Real Names/Alt Names Unknown
Characteristics Villain, Criminal Mastermind, MLJ Universe, World War II Era
Creators/Key Contributors Charles Biro
First Appearance Zip Comics #4 (May 1940)
First Publisher Archie / MLJ [CB+] [DCM] [GCD]
Appearance List Zip Comics #1-5 (as Black Knight), Zip Comics #4 (as Radium King)
Sample Read Zip Comics [DCM] [CB+]
Description The Black Knight was a villain with a mountain top castle armed with archers, gangsters, rabbit-sized rats, and trap doors. The crime boss robbed banks to finance his plans of world domination. His plans are foiled by Steel Sterling and apparently dies after his booby-trapped castle explodes. However, he reappears later, first threatening war with the South American country Brazonia as Dr. Yar, and then resurfaces under the guise of Radium King.
Source Black Knight (MLJ) – Public Domain Super Heroes Wiki