Here, we shine a spotlight on 7 Underrated Golden Age Superheroes.
Namor the Sub-Mariner is a classic Marvel character first appearing in the unpublished “Motion Picture Funnies Weekly” before making his official debut in “Marvel Comics #1” in 1939.
Before Johnny Storm of the Fantastic Four, there was Jim Hammond, the original Human Torch. Created by Carl Burgos in “Marvel Comics #1” in 1939, Hammond is a synthetic human crafted by Professor Phineas Horton.
Jim Harper, known as The Guardian, first appeared in “Star Spangled Comics #7” in 1942. Created by Joe Simon and Jack Kirby, Harper was a police officer who chose to become a masked vigilante to fight crime more effectively.
Sir Justin, the Shining Knight, first graced the pages of “Adventure Comics #66” in 1941. A medieval knight bestowed with immortality by the Holy Grail, Sir Justin wields a magical sword and rides a winged horse named Victory.
The original Vigilante, Greg Saunders, debuted in “Action Comics #42” in 1941. As a cowboy-themed crime fighter, he brought a unique Western flair to the superhero genre.
Laughing Mask, also known as Dennis Burton, emerged in “Daring Mystery Comics #2” in 1940. As an assistant district attorney, Burton donned the eerie Laughing Mask to combat corruption.
Uncle Sam, the personification of the American spirit, debuted in “National Comics #1” in 1940, created by the legendary Will Eisner.