Jack Dawson, a cowboy, is granted superhuman powers by scientist Dr. Morgan, and uses his new abilities to become the superhero The Red Blazer. Soon after, he gets a sidekick, Spark, who gains similar powers. The heroes team-up with the boy gang known as the Boy Heroes on several occasions. Captain Red Blazer and Sparkie are able to fly, and generate and control heat and flame. The Red Blazer is later called “Captain Red Blazer”, Jack Dawson is later referred to as “Ted”, Dr. Morgan as “Dr. Martin”, and Spark as “Sparkie” and “Sparky”. Spark/Sparkie/Sparky only appeared in text stories. His cover appearances were misleading.
| Alias Sparky (Harvey) |
| Real Names/Alt Names Mickey Vane |
| Characteristics Sidekick, Harvey Universe, Patriot-themed, Firestarter, Flight, World War II Era, Juvenile |
| Creators/Key Contributors Alex Schomburg |
| First Appearance All-New Comics #5 (1943) |
| First Publisher Harvey Comics [CB+] [DCM] [GCD] |
| Appearance List All prose stories: All-New Comics #5 (as “Spark”), #6, 8, 12 (unnamed and cover only), #7 (as “Sparkie” on cover/”Sparky” in story), #9-11 (as “Sparky”) |
| Sample Read All-New Comics [DCM] [CB+] |
| Description Jack Dawson, a cowboy, is granted superhuman powers by scientist Dr. Morgan, and uses his new abilities to become the superhero The Red Blazer. Soon after, he gets a sidekick, Spark, who gains similar powers. The heroes team-up with the boy gang known as the Boy Heroes on several occasions. Captain Red Blazer and Sparkie are able to fly, and generate and control heat and flame. The Red Blazer is later called “Captain Red Blazer”, Jack Dawson is later referred to as “Ted”, Dr. Morgan as “Dr. Martin”, and Spark as “Sparkie” and “Sparky”. Spark/Sparkie/Sparky only appeared in text stories. His cover appearances were misleading. |
| Source Sparky (Harvey) – Public Domain Super Heroes Wiki |
