Volto from Mars arrived on Earth in a bubble, acted as a superhero, and only asked for a bowl of Grape Nut Flakes in return. Adverts featuring Volto appeared in comic books published by Fawcett, Novelty, Quality, and United Features. When Volto yelled “VOLTO!” with his left arm raised, he could repel all objects. Yelling the same with his right arm raised would attract all objects.
Alias Volto from Mars |
Real Names/Alt Names Volto |
Characteristics Sci-Fi Hero, Martian, Electricity Manipulator, Magnetism, World War II Era |
Creators/Key Contributors Unknown |
First Appearance Don Winslow of the Navy #22 (Jan. 1945) |
First Publisher Great Comics Publications, Inc. [CB+] [DCM] |
Appearance List Don Winslow of the Navy #22, 30, Captain Marvel Adventures #45, Captain Midnight #34, Fawcett’s Funny Animals #35, 4Most vol. 5 #2, Blue Bolt vol. 6 #7, Target Comics vol. 6 #9-10, Crack Comics #37, 41, Egbert #1, Hit Comics #35, 39, Marmaduke Mouse #1, National Comics #46, Police Comics #39-41, Comics on Parade vol. 5 #3, Tip Top Comics #115 |
Sample Read Don Winslow of the Navy (Fawcett) [DCM] [CB+] |
Description Volto from Mars arrived on Earth in a bubble, acted as a superhero, and only asked for a bowl of Grape Nut Flakes in return. Adverts featuring Volto appeared in comic books published by Fawcett, Novelty, Quality, and United Features. When Volto yelled “VOLTO!” with his left arm raised, he could repel all objects. Yelling the same with his right arm raised would attract all objects. |
Source Volto – Public Domain Super Heroes Wiki |