Reef Ryan

Golden Age Origin
Reef Ryan was a space explorer who believed that there was life under the surface of Neptune. Exploring the planet, he discovered a feudal civilization living more than 10 miles below the surface. He was welcomed by a native woman named Vara, daughter of Nepon, deposed king of the city state of Coraam. Coraam was a city floating on one of Neptune's seas, built from glowing corral. He helped Vara and Nepon battle the tyrant Sarku.



Later Reef and Vara were retrieved from Neptune by Flint Baker. Reef and Flint then became partners in the Space Rangers organization and had many adventures together. They originally operated under the command of the Viceroy of Earth, and later worked for a Martian commander named who considered humans stupid and expendable.

Reef was a good athlete and fighter. He carried whatever weapons or equipment he needed to achieve a mission. After he became a Space Ranger, Vara was no longer seen, and Reef was portrayed as very eager to charm women, but usually proving less successful than the more humble Flint Baker.

Public Domain Comic Appearances
Planet Comics (1940 series) #13-37, 39-43, 65, 67-68, 70-71 Rangers Comics (1942 series) #67-68 Fight Comics (1940 series) #79 Jumbo Comics (1938 series) #167 Man O' Mars (1953 series) #1