Raven (Ace Comics)
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The Raven is a fictional superhero
character who first appeared in the Ace Comics
title Sure-Fire Comics; not to be confused with the DC Comics character
.
.
In 2008, The Raven (now renamed Mr. Raven to avoid a trademark conflict with DC Comics) appeared in flashback in Project Superpowers
#0; in the one-shot Project Superpowers: Chapter Two Prelude, it’s stated that Mr. Raven will appear in this line as a member of a team called The Super-Mysterymen (presumably named after the Ace title Super-Mystery Comics).
Detective
Sergeant
Danny Dartkin, tired of seeing criminals manipulate the law to escape justice, became a masked vigilante called The Raven and acted as a modern “Robin Hood
,” stealing money from criminals and redistributing it to the poor. He was aided in this by Lola Lash, the police chief
’s daughter.
, Mr. Raven was imprisoned in the mystical Urn of Pandora, along with many other crime-fighters, by the misguided Fighting Yank
; decades later, the Urn was broken and the heroes freed. Mr. Raven, along with seven other heroes (including Captain Courageous
, Lash Lightning
and Lightning Girl, Soldier Unknown
), and the Sword, was then recruited to form a team called The Super-Mysterymen, whose purpose is not yet known.
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 —...
character who first appeared in the Ace Comics
Ace Comics (publishers)
Ace Comics was the banner under which pulp magazine publisher Aaron A. Wyn and his wife Rose Wyn produced comic books between 1940 and the end of 1956. The Wyns had been publishing pulp fiction under the Periodical House and Magazine Publishers names since 1928...
title Sure-Fire Comics; not to be confused with the DC Comics character
Raven (comics)
Raven is a fictional superheroine who appears in comic books published by DC Comics. The character first appeared in a special insert in DC Comics Presents #26 , and was created by writer Marv Wolfman and artist George Pérez...
.
Publication history
The Raven first appeared in Sure-Fire Comics #1 (June, 1940), as did Lash LightningLash Lightning
Lash Lightning is a fictional superhero character who first appeared in Sure-Fire Comics #1 from Ace Comics.-Publication history:...
.
In 2008, The Raven (now renamed Mr. Raven to avoid a trademark conflict with DC Comics) appeared in flashback in Project Superpowers
Project Superpowers
Project Superpowers is a comic book limited series published by Dynamite Entertainment beginning January 2008. It was co-plotted by Jim Krueger and Alex Ross, with scripts by Jim Krueger, covers by Alex Ross, and interior art by Doug Klauba and Stephen Sadowski for issue #0, and Carlos Paul for the...
#0; in the one-shot Project Superpowers: Chapter Two Prelude, it’s stated that Mr. Raven will appear in this line as a member of a team called The Super-Mysterymen (presumably named after the Ace title Super-Mystery Comics).
Ace
In 1940, New York CityNew York City
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Detective
Detective
A detective is an investigator, either a member of a police agency or a private person. The latter may be known as private investigators or "private eyes"...
Sergeant
Sergeant
Sergeant is a rank used in some form by most militaries, police forces, and other uniformed organizations around the world. Its origins are the Latin serviens, "one who serves", through the French term Sergent....
Danny Dartkin, tired of seeing criminals manipulate the law to escape justice, became a masked vigilante called The Raven and acted as a modern “Robin Hood
Robin Hood
Robin Hood was a heroic outlaw in English folklore. A highly skilled archer and swordsman, he is known for "robbing from the rich and giving to the poor", assisted by a group of fellow outlaws known as his "Merry Men". Traditionally, Robin Hood and his men are depicted wearing Lincoln green clothes....
,” stealing money from criminals and redistributing it to the poor. He was aided in this by Lola Lash, the police chief
Chief of police
A Chief of Police is the title typically given to the top official in the chain of command of a police department, particularly in North America. Alternate titles for this position include Commissioner, Superintendent, and Chief constable...
’s daughter.
Project Superpowers
At some point after World War IIWorld War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
, Mr. Raven was imprisoned in the mystical Urn of Pandora, along with many other crime-fighters, by the misguided Fighting Yank
Fighting Yank
-Publication history:The initial comic-book character called Fighting Yank first appeared in Nedor Comics' Startling Comics #10 , during the period fans and historians call the Golden Age of comic books. He was created by writer Richard E. Hughes and artist Jon L. Blummer...
; decades later, the Urn was broken and the heroes freed. Mr. Raven, along with seven other heroes (including Captain Courageous
Captain Courageous (comics)
Captain Courageous is a fictional superhero character who first appeared in Banner Comics #3 from Ace Comics. His name seems to be inspired by the title of the Rudyard Kipling novel Captains Courageous.-Publishing history:...
, Lash Lightning
Lash Lightning
Lash Lightning is a fictional superhero character who first appeared in Sure-Fire Comics #1 from Ace Comics.-Publication history:...
and Lightning Girl, Soldier Unknown
Unknown Soldier (Ace Comics)
The Unknown Soldier is a fictional superhero character who first appeared in Our Flag Comics #1 from Ace Comics.-Publishing history:...
), and the Sword, was then recruited to form a team called The Super-Mysterymen, whose purpose is not yet known.