Zatara was the second major DC character introduced in Action Comics #1 (May 1938). Unlike Superman, Zatara is more of a copy of an existing character: Mandrake the Magician. He even gains a similar mustache in the next issue. He had the ability to cast spells by saying words backwards, though sometimes he is able […]
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The Golden Age of Comic Books begins in May 1938 with the single most important comic book ever published: Action Comics #1 and the debut of the first full-fledged superhero: Superman. Crime fighter for justice. Crazy costume. Super powers. Secret identity. A supporting cast of two Daily Star employees: his un-named editor and his romantic […]
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I usually avoid humorous comic strips, because this blog is mostly supposed to be documenting interesting superhero moments, but I couldn’t resist this panel of “Ginger Snap” from More Fun Comics #31, April 1938 by Robert Kane (future creator of Batman). This looks like the first thing that Bob Kane created for DC Comics. Speaking […]
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