"Prince of Araby....swordsman, crack-shot, acrobat...a fearless adventurer whose strength and skill are dedicated to helping his troubled fellowman...such is Raja...The Arabian Knight."
| The Arabian Knight | |
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Real Name |
Raja |
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First Appearance |
Big Shot Comics #21 (January 1942) |
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Original Publisher |
Columbia |
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Created by |
Unknown |
Origin[]
Raja studied in the schools of both the east and the west, and he was dubbed "The Arabian Knight" by American sports writers who saw his prowess as a college football player. After college, he returned to the east where he fought in countless border wars, and gained a reputation as a courageous leader. Then, he returned to the United States where he used his skills and resources to battle crime.
Powers and Abilities[]
Raja was a highly skilled martial artist, and his sidekick was American professional boxer "Punchy" Morgan. Raja had apparently acquired great wealth over the years, as he owned a beautiful white stallion (which he was very adept at riding), and an Arabian style palace in America. To ambush his enemies, he used a grappling hook to scale the buildings that they hid in.
Public Domain Appearances[]
- Big Shot Comics #21-25
Notes[]
- Although this characters is specifically Arabian, the name Raja is actually an Indian word meaning "king."