The Scarlet Ace was a brilliant, ruthless and sadistic criminal mastermind, who controlled a vast criminal empire. He wore a close-fitting blood-colored silk hood which hung down over his collar, with narrow slits for his eyes. He also wore gloves, and usually carried a gun. His calling card was the ace of diamonds. The Scarlet Ace enjoyed setting elaborate and eccentric traps to destroy his foes. Though very clever, he appeared to be insane, frequently chuckling maniacally. He had tremendous resources, a reputation for killing men who failed him, and was greatly feared in the underworld. His stated goal, as an underworld king, was to rule the United States. Under his mask, the Scarlet Ace was a hideous man with a large head, gaunt face, wild eyes, and black hair. He had a very loyal daughter named Zita. After several of his operations were ruined by the vigilante group known as Amusement, Inc, The Scarlet Ace decided to kill the group’s members, but the group did their best to find him first. The Scarlet Ace proved to be extremely elusive, and was never captured.
Creators/Key Contributors Frank Tinsley, Theodore Tinsley
First Appearance All Detective Magazine (February, 1933)
First Publisher Dell Publishing Company
Appearance List All Detective Magazine vol. 2 #4-5 (February-March 1933)
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Description The Scarlet Ace was a brilliant, ruthless and sadistic criminal mastermind, who controlled a vast criminal empire. He wore a close-fitting blood-colored silk hood which hung down over his collar, with narrow slits for his eyes. He also wore gloves, and usually carried a gun. His calling card was the ace of diamonds. The Scarlet Ace enjoyed setting elaborate and eccentric traps to destroy his foes. Though very clever, he appeared to be insane, frequently chuckling maniacally. He had tremendous resources, a reputation for killing men who failed him, and was greatly feared in the underworld. His stated goal, as an underworld king, was to rule the United States. Under his mask, the Scarlet Ace was a hideous man with a large head, gaunt face, wild eyes, and black hair. He had a very loyal daughter named Zita. After several of his operations were ruined by the vigilante group known as Amusement, Inc, The Scarlet Ace decided to kill the group’s members, but the group did their best to find him first. The Scarlet Ace proved to be extremely elusive, and was never captured.
