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One of the earliest Man of Steel, Steel Sterling is super strong and near invulnerable. He is a member of the mighty Crusader from Archie Comics.
Golden Age MLJ Hero
Although often mistaken as an Archie Andrews clone, Wilbur Wilkin debuted in "Zip Comics" #18 in September, 1941, actually predating Archie by three months, and is considered Archie Comics' first successful teen character. Though not as well known as Archie is today, Wilbur had his own series that ran for 15 years. In the late 60's Archie Comics' reused Wilbur's last name, Wilkin for the character, Bingo Wilkin, in "That Wilkin Boy". Other than sharing last names, they bear no likeness to one another.
The Man Who Never Smiled
"Beware the Black Jack!"
John Raymond was born rich and spoiled. But when his inaction caused his brother's death, he became a man his father would be proud of, seeking to redeem himself as the high tech Hero known as The Web.
His dark purple costume seemed designed to blend into the night, except for its bright yellow cape. He paid homage to his namesake by including tiny horn-like protrusions on his cowl.
Hey Rube!
The Giant Man King of the Jungle
Humorous teenage girl from Archie comics
A snakey circus performer defeated by Steel Sterling with the aid of Inferno, the Flame Breather.
Nazi scientist who fought The Shield and was also an enemy of Steel Sterling.
MLJ Villain Enemy of Steel Sterling
Old MLJ/Archie villain, vampire/Nazi, recently revitalized as a part of DC's Forth Reich in JSA story line.
The man who ruled over Nazi Germany during World War II. He wished to wipe leftists, Jews and other "inferiors" from the planet and rule over the world propagating an Aryan race agenda, an ideal that he oddly did not fall into himself.
The original Inferno was a criminal circus flame-breather who switches sides to aid Steel Sterling in the fight for justice. Later versions of the character had transformed him into a cyborg with flame throwing powers. In his last appearance, he returned to his original image.
Old MLJ/Archie Nazi villain, redone as female in DC's Forth Reich opposite the JSA.
The Hyena is a Nazi enemy of Steel Sterling.
Creeper is a Nazi saboteur and an enemy of Steel Sterling.
Poker Face is an enemy of Black Jack
Kingpin and enemy of the Web. He is able to predict the future using the drug, Vyce.
Cleopatra VII Philopator (69-30 B.C.) was the last reigning Pharaoh of Ancient Egypt. She reigned during the tumultuous decades that saw Egypt incorporated into the Roman Empire.
Hideki Tojo was the Prime Minister of Japan from 18 October, 1941 to 22 July, 1944.
The Fascist leader of Italy before and during WW2.
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