Showing posts with label Holyoke. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Holyoke. Show all posts

Mister Slumber

Real Name: Morpheus Slumber
First Appearance: Triple Threat Comics #1 (1945)
Original Publisher: Holyoke /Gerona
Created by: Sam Cooper & John Giunta

Golden Age Origin: 

Morpheus Slumber was a ghost trapped in an unmarked grave. Through sheer force of will, he was able to escape the cemetary to torture the living to death with unspeakable nightmares. He rode a ghostly green horse and was accompanied by various demons he referred to as his "nightmares." He could also physically attack people while they were asleep. After being defeated by the Duke of Darkness, Mr. Slumber was forced back into the grave.

Golden Age Appearances: 

Triple Threat Comics #1

Volton the Human Generator

Real Name: Unknown
First Appearance: Cat-Man Comics #8 (Mar 1942)
Original Publisher: Holyoke
Created by: Joe Kubert

Golden Age Origin:

Volton possesses what is called "the electrical power of elongation." He is super strong, he can fly, and he can emit bolts of lightning and electrify his hands.

Golden Age Appearances: 

Cat-Man Comics #8-12

Notes:

Volton stories were the first published work of Joe Kubert, a comic book creator who went on to do lots of stuff for many, many comic publishers.

Marvel Comics introduced Volton as a reimagined character in the Marvel Universe.

Miss Victory

Real Name: Joan Wayne
First Appearance: Captain Fearless #1 (1941)
Original Publisher: Holyoke/Helnit
Created by: Charles Quinlan

Origin:

Joan Wayne was a Washington D.C. stenographer who grew tired of watching corrupt politicians. She decided to help the FBI by putting on a costume and fighting the crooked politicians as Miss Victory. It seems she has superhuman strength and limited invulnerability because of her abilities to survive explosions, break free of ropes, or knock down walls. Her enemies include the Mad Monster. She is considered the first patriotic heroine.

Public Domain Appearances:

Captain Aero #1-26
Captain Fearless #1-2

Blue Streak & Tago


Real Names: Unknown & Tago
First Appearance: Crash Comics #1 (1940)
Original Publisher: Holyoke
Created by: Unknown

Origin:

The Blue Streak was called a "Defender of the People" and the "self-appointed foe of ruthless dictators." His sidekick was his Asian chauffeur and friend, Tago.

Masked Tago
Blue Streak had no superpowers but was a skilled fighter and wore a bulletproof vest under his costume.

Public Domain Appearances:

Crash Comics #1-5