Public Domain Super Heroes
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The Archer
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Real Name

Joseph Villard

First Appearance

Hit Comics #27 (April 1943)

Original Publisher

Quality Comics

Created by

Rudy Palais?

Origin[]

The Archer was a corrupt politician turned assassin who killed several powerful politicians on the same comittee as himself. As The Archer, he wore a fake beard and left behind a red feather on his victims. He was eventually stopped by The Great Defender.

Powers and Abilities[]

The Archer was, of course, deadly accurate with a hunting bow. He was also a good climber, and a skilled hand-to-hand combatant, able to throw an opponent with a judo-like technique.

Public Domain Appearances[]

  • Hit Comics #27
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