John Raymond was a college professor of criminology and a mystery writer. He became interested in criminology when his brother, Tim, broke the law, and wanted to know what led men to a life of crime. While theorizing about criminals by day, he fought criminals at night as The Web. During one of his early adventures, he rescued Rose Wayne, a former student of his, from the Black Dragon of Death. She later discovered his secret identity by noticing a spider clasp that he dropped accidentally. His enemies included Captain Murder and Count Berlin.
Description John Raymond was a college professor of criminology and a mystery writer. He became interested in criminology when his brother, Tim, broke the law, and wanted to know what led men to a life of crime. While theorizing about criminals by day, he fought criminals at night as The Web. During one of his early adventures, he rescued Rose Wayne, a former student of his, from the Black Dragon of Death. She later discovered his secret identity by noticing a spider clasp that he dropped accidentally. His enemies included Captain Murder and Count Berlin.
