After saving a swimmer from what looked like a shark attack, Firefly was told the legend of Shark-Man, a creature who protected the pearls in the local bay. Believing there was more to the superstition, Firefly investigated the local waters. He found that the legendary Shark-Man was in reality a thug named Martin Lowbrow. Lowbrow was hired by Tuana Masters, a businessman and partner with Linda Marlow. Masters wanted Lowbrow to dress as a shark and scare away the pearl divers. He hoped Marlow would leave the island and sell her half of the business to him. Masters was eaten by a Great White when he fell into the waters fighting Firefly. Lowbrow also died, flung into the razor-sharp teeth of his shark costume.
Alias Shark-Man |
Real Names/Alt Names Martin Lobrow |
Characteristics Villain, Henchman, MLJ Universe, World War II Era |
Creators/Key Contributors Harry Shorten, Warren King |
First Appearance Top-Notch Comics #22 (December 1941) |
First Publisher Archie / MLJ [CB+] [DCM] [GCD] |
Appearance List Top-Notch Comics #22 |
Sample Read Top-Notch Comics [DCM] [CB+] |
Description After saving a swimmer from what looked like a shark attack, Firefly was told the legend of Shark-Man, a creature who protected the pearls in the local bay. Believing there was more to the superstition, Firefly investigated the local waters. He found that the legendary Shark-Man was in reality a thug named Martin Lowbrow. Lowbrow was hired by Tuana Masters, a businessman and partner with Linda Marlow. Masters wanted Lowbrow to dress as a shark and scare away the pearl divers. He hoped Marlow would leave the island and sell her half of the business to him. Masters was eaten by a Great White when he fell into the waters fighting Firefly. Lowbrow also died, flung into the razor-sharp teeth of his shark costume. |
Source Shark-Man – Public Domain Super Heroes Wiki |