Mark Henty

Origin
Captain Mark Henty of the Meteor Sweeper Service, hunts down potentially hazardous meteorites. His meteor-busting spaceship is named The Rammer. Assisting him is the hearty Mc Bane.

"Interplanetary girl reporter" Gloria Wheeler observes The Rammer as it blows up a meteorite. She is looking for something more dramatic to report and passes on the event.

Mc Bane points out an unusual asteroid. On closer inspection, Captain Henty decides it is full of diamonds, and worth a fortune. Hently orders the meteor hauled in with a net.

Mc Bane and some of the crew want to keep the treasure, but Captain Henty says it has to be turned in to the authorities.The crew members rush Mark when he attempts to control them with his laser pistol.

The crew overcomes him and throws him out into space to die. Gloria Wheeler sees him and picks him up.

Public Domain Appearances

 * Fantastic Worlds #5