Shinto Samurai

Golden Age Origin
Shinto's tale is a strange one. Centuries ago, he was a samurai. And one so mighty, that the legend says he was immortal. Yet, he did die and scientists kept his brain alive for hundreds of years, hoping to place him in a body powerful enough to serve him. Captain Nippo hit upon a plan or rather borrowed a plan from Doctor Frankenstein and they built one from the honored dead, an arm here, a leg there. Once brought back to life, the towering Shinto is brought up to date on Captain Nippo¹s version of history and is sent off to fight Captain Courageous. However, when Captain Courageous defeats him and is willing to hold him for trial he realizes Nippo¹s version of events and Americans is one sided. Courageous is willing to let him redeem himself and the two go after Captain Nippo who is trying to convince some American born Japanese soldiers to turn against America. Nippo manages to stab Shinto in the chest with his sword, the only weapon that can supposedly kill the immortal.

Golden Age Appearances

 * Four Favorites #16