Captain Flag
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Captain Flag is a fictional superhero
created by MLJ Comics' writer Joe Blair
and artist Lin Streeter. He first appeared in September 1941, in issue #16 of Blue Ribbon Comics
. He shared the cover with Mr. Justice until #19 when Captain Flag was the only one to appear on the cover. He was on until the end of Blue Ribbon Comics in March 1942 with Issue #22.
Training with the eagle's eyerie at the top of the mountain, the healthy environment and hard living made him an elite physical specimen. When the eagle brings a US flag, he took it on as his namesake, and makes a costume out of the flag. He names his animal saviour-turned-sidekick Yank the Eagle, and went on to successfully thwart the Black Hand.
brought back the old heroes in The Mighty Crusaders, he allied himself with The Web
and The Fox
to form The Ultra-Men.
Superhero
A superhero is a type of stock character, possessing "extraordinary or superhuman powers", dedicated to protecting the public. Since the debut of the prototypical superhero Superman in 1938, stories of superheroes — ranging from brief episodic adventures to continuing years-long sagas —...
created by MLJ Comics' writer Joe Blair
Joe Blair
Joe C. Blair , known as J. C. Blair and JCB, was president of the Melbourne Football Club, treasurer of the Melbourne Cricket Club, vice-president of the Victorian Football League and deputy chairman of the Vacuum Oil Company.- Early life :Blair had an outstanding school sporting career and was...
and artist Lin Streeter. He first appeared in September 1941, in issue #16 of Blue Ribbon Comics
Blue Ribbon Comics
- Volume 2 : Archie Comics :The second series to carry the Blue Ribbon Comics name was initially published by the Archie Comics imprint Red Circle Comics. It ran for 14 issues cover-dated November 1983 to December 1984...
. He shared the cover with Mr. Justice until #19 when Captain Flag was the only one to appear on the cover. He was on until the end of Blue Ribbon Comics in March 1942 with Issue #22.
Fictional character biography
His secret identity is Tom Townsend, the wealthy playboy son of an inventor father. The villain The Black Hand kidnaps him and his father. The Black Hand's intention is to torture Tim's father to obtain the secret of his latest invention. This plan fails; Tom's father is murdered for resisting the questioning. Before he too is killed, a great eagle crashes through the window and carries Tom off.Training with the eagle's eyerie at the top of the mountain, the healthy environment and hard living made him an elite physical specimen. When the eagle brings a US flag, he took it on as his namesake, and makes a costume out of the flag. He names his animal saviour-turned-sidekick Yank the Eagle, and went on to successfully thwart the Black Hand.
Revival
In 1966 when Archie ComicsArchie Comics
Archie Comics is an American comic book publisher headquartered in the Village of Mamaroneck, Town of Mamaroneck, New York, known for its many series featuring the fictional teenagers Archie Andrews, Betty Cooper, Veronica Lodge, Reggie Mantle and Jughead Jones. The characters were created by...
brought back the old heroes in The Mighty Crusaders, he allied himself with The Web
The Web (comics)
The Web is a fictional character, a superhero created by MLJ Comics' John Cassone as artist and an unknown writer in 1942.-Fictional character biography:...
and The Fox
The Fox (comics)
The Fox is the name of two fictional superheroes that appear in periodicals published by MLJ Comics, and a supervillain that appeared in the mid-2000s Top Cow comic-book series Wanted.- Publication history :...
to form The Ultra-Men.