War Eagle

Golden Age Origin
Reed came down with a type of infantile paralaysis as a child,but he undergoes an intense physical regimen which strengthens his upper body to Hercules levels. However, his legs are still weak and because of that he must spend most of the time in a wheel chair. This situation leaves him despondent and unable to pursue a romance with Bonnie who a woman obviously cares deeply for him. However, he unlocks the secret of winged flight. Over the next two years of practicing jumping and landing, his legs are strengthened to that of a normal man's levels. Wealthy, he has no need of money, parties bore him, and he wants to do something worthwhile. So, he becomes the high flying patriotic War Eagle. In the year 1929, he starts his career taking on criminals and Nazis. He has one notable foe, the Wrench.

Golden Age Appearances

 * Crime Does Not Pay Comics #22