Dan Backslide

Origin
Dan Backslide is the arch-rival of The Dover Boys and the former sneak of Roquefort Hall. Described as a "coward, bully, cad, and thief", he despises Tom, Dick, and Larry Dover, and kidnaps the boys' wealthy fiancee, "Dainty" Dora Standpipe, only for her father's money. When Dan successfully kidnapped Dora, Dan is the one who ironically got thrashed by Dora cries for help for the Dover Boys to save her. By the time Tom, Dick and Larry arrive at where Dan is, he was already half-beaten by Dora.

Dan Backslide is a despicable, greedy scoundrel of the lowest principle. He is selfish, deceitful, and is not above stealing things or kidnapping people to get what he wants. He is also prone to fits of rage, which he suppresses by drinking excessive amounts of alcohol at the local saloon. He also carries with him a handbook of useful information for whenever he finds himself in a tricky situation.

Public Domain Appearances

 * The Dover Boys (1942)