Todd’s captors torture him until “Der Leader” (Hitler, unnamed) arrives to question him personally. But, after killing the Nazi scientist by blowing up the plant with a grenade, Todd is captured and brought to Nazi headquarters.
Powell sends Todd on a mission to destroy a Nazi nerve-gas plant and kill the scientist responsible for manufacturing the gas. Stopping a torpedo in the water and jumping on a moving train on his way, Todd travels from “the Orient” to Berlin, behind enemy lines. The Blazing Skull’s first appearance concerns the secret mission we see him undertake. His (fluctuating) powers appear to include super-strength, increased agility, and a resistance to fire (made obvious by the fact that his head doesn’t catch fire when he puts his burning mask on). As an homage to these Skull Men, Todd wears a burning skull mask. Readers learn that The Blazing Skull’s real name is Mark Todd, and that Todd learned his fantastic powers by hanging out with the “Skull Men” of “the Orient”. Unlike other first appearances of Golden Age Marvel heroes, The Blazing Skull’s gives only a hint to his origin. More similar to his short-lived Golden Age counterpart The Red Raven, The Blazing Skull learned his powers from a secret society of weirdos.
Unlike Ghost Rider, though, The Blazing Skull isn’t possessed by a demon, nor does he ride a sweet motorcycle. With a name like “The Blazing Skull” and the mask to match it, True Believers have probably already guessed that he’s a prototypical Ghost Rider.
Making his first appearance in Mystic Comics #5 (cover date March 1941), The Blazing Skull gets representation on this list of Golden Age Marvel heroes chiefly because of the Silver Age character of whom he appears to be the prototype, and because he made Hitler cry. Now, without further ado, I present … Golden Age Marvel Heroes: B-Listers and Sidekicks #10 – The Blazing Skull (B-Lister) “Shouting at Hitler? That’s my middle name…” And, kudos to The Terror for having the lamest alter-ego, Laslo Pevely. The Terror “His name is ‘Laslo Pevely?!‘ Bahahahaha!!”ĭNA from an enraged dog and a tip of the hat to Bela Lugosi is all this hero needed to fight crime. Although not the most practical of outfits, it sure gave The Blonde Phantom staying power among her fellow Golden Age Marvel heroes with nearly 30 appearances. The Blonde Phantom The Blonde Phantom shows that criminals don’t prefer blondes.Ī super-heroine in a ballgown. Golden Girl “Professionalism” in the ’50s…Ĭaptain America’s girlfriend and sidekick Betsy Ross was fighting crime before she ever put on an outlandish costume. I just wish he’d been able to take care of Mole Man. The original US Agent, that’s Underground Secret Agent, Rockman rocks. Rockman Rockman operates underground…literally! I’m a cowboy!”Īn early version of Rawhide Kid and The Two Gun Kid, The Masked Raider shows readers that the Old West needs Golden Age Marvel heroes too. But first, some Golden Age Marvel heroes who didn’t make the list … The Masked Raider “No, it’s not a chef’s uniform. I’ve discussed the first Marvel comic, Marvel Comics #1, some familiar names with unfamiliar Golden Age faces, the Golden Age origins of Captain America and Bucky, the Golden Age origins of the Marvel Universe, the Golden Age Civil War, and now, because they’re always falling behind or kidnapped, I bring you this b-listering top-ten list of Timely Comics’ B-listers and sidekicks. Once again the Timely Comics Watchamacallit returns from the mists of time with another report on Golden Age Marvel heroes.
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