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The Spectre is a supernatural being of near-unlimited might whose mission is to unleash the vengeance of God upon evil men. He is bound to souls of deceased humans, his power and personality varies depending upon the anima he occupies. The Spectre has been bound to many hosts during the modern ages, his most popular and most reoccurring host being that of Jim Corrigan.
Jim Corrigan was a Police Detective murdered by gangsters. Instead of his soul passing through to heaven, he became the latest person to be bonded with The Spectre, God's powerful spirit of vengeance. Though they are bonded, they remain separate entities and often come into conflict with each other.
Wing Brady was the protagonist of a series in "New Fun"/"More Fun Comics" from 1935 to 1940. He was a pilot offering his services to the French Foreign Legion. His tales mostly took place in North Africa.
When young Kent Nelson was manipulated into killing his father, Sven, during an expedition in Mesopotamia when he unwittingly awoke Nabu from suspected animation, Nabu gifted the young boy with tutelage in the magical arts before gifting him the vestments and Artifacts of Fate. With it, Kent Nelson became known as Doctor Fate, the first of DC's most powerful and premier, heroic legacies of sorcerers, acting as agent for the Lords of Order and host for Nabu.
Detective Sergeant Carey of the Chinatown Squad was the protagonist of a series which started in "New Adventure Comics" (1937 -1938) and then moved to "More Fun Comics" (1938-1941). He was a white officer investigating crimes in Chinatown.
When Johnny Chambers speaks the formula "3X2(9YZ)4A", he gains the power to move at superhuman speeds. Becoming a founding member the wartime heroes the All-Star Squadron, he later fathered the heroine Jessie Quick, the new Liberty Belle. Unfortunately, he died during the fight between Savitar and the Flash Family by tapping into the Speed Force.
The son of an Atlantean queen and a lighthouse keeper from the town of Amnesty Bay, Arthur Curry would grow up to become the superhero Aquaman, and later take on his birthright as the King of Atlantis. He is a founding member of the Justice League and is among DC Comics' most recognized heroes.
Theodore 'Tubby' Watts was an assistant to Johnny Chambers, acting as a sidekick to his alter-ego 'Johnny Quick'.
Oliver Queen was a spoiled, thrill-seeking playboy, until he was left stranded on a deserted island for several years. There, he trained to become a master archer in order to survive. After his return home, he used his new-found skills and his wealth to became the costumed vigilante known as Green Arrow.
Green Arrow's first sidekick Speedy, and later Arsenal, and then Red Arrow, Roy Harper has grown to become one of the most accomplished marksmen and heroes in the DC Universe. Roy now goes by the name Arsenal once more.
Wife of Kent Nelson she graced the Golden Age comics, forever young due to Dr. Fate's powerful magics. Inza also went on to be one of several people to bear the name of Doctor Fate.
Jack Woods was the protagonist of a western series in "New Fun"/"More Fun Comics" from 1935 to 1935. He was then transfered to "Adventure Comics". The adventures of this white hat hero seem to take place around World War I (1914 - 1918) instead of the typical 19th century setting of westerns.
Sandra of the Secret Service was a series protagonist in "New Fun"/"More Fun Comics" (1935 - 1938).
Bobby and Binks, respectively a boy and a girl, were the protagonists of the "Magic Crystal of History" (1935 - 1939).
A beat cop from New York Police Department who was a sidekick of the Spectre during his early days.
One of the oldest characters to appear in DC Comics still being published. Doctor Occult, AKA The Ghost Detective, was a magic user and paranormal investigator who, for a period, had his soul bonded to his partner's, Rose Psychic. He was murdered by the sorcerer Nick Necro.
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DC's long forgotten first action hero.
Spike Spaulding was the protagonist of a comedy series, debuting in 1935.
Identical twin detectives.
Brad Hardy was protagonist of an adventure series from 1935 to 1938. He was an explorer of strange locations, such as underworld caverns. He faced colorful enemies such as the Rat Men.
Bob Merritt was the protagonist of a series from 1935 to 1938. He was a gentleman adventurer and inventor, specializing in the creation on new types of aircraft.
Little Linda was the protagonist of a comedy series in "New Fun"/"More Fun Comics". She was an energetic young girl.
Johnnie Law was a series protagonist from 1937 to 1939. He was a young policeman who patrolled a slum district in the lower East Side of Manhattan. His series Johnnie was part of the working poor and his series dealt with realistic problems such as homelesness. There was a 1951 Johnny Law series but it is uncertain if it was a revival.
Woozy Watts was the protagonist of a comedy series, introduced in 1936.
Captain Desmo was the protagonist of a series appearing first in "Adventure Comics" (1938 - 1940) and then in "More Fun Comics" (1940 - 1941). He served as an ace pilot of World War I while in his teens. Well into aduthlood, Desmo would seek adventures around the world.
Dennis Stone was the protagonist of the "Buccaneer" (1938 - 1940), a relatively decent pirate.
He is an athlete from the golden age of DC Comics.
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