| Astro, The Master of Mysteries | |
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Real Name |
Astrogon Kerby |
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First Appearance |
The Master of Mysteries (Novel, 1912) |
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Created by |
Gelett Burgess |
Origin[]
Astro was an Armenian con-man who pretended to be a palmist and fortune teller, but was drawn into solving crimes and using his skills as a detective. He took his con all the way with a jeweled turban, flowing silk robes, silver-mounted water-pipe, and even a pet white lizard. He was assisted in investigations by the lovely Valeska Wynne who gathered evidence to make him seem clairvoyant. He also did a good deal of investigating on his own, as he had a brilliant mind and deep understanding of the sciences. He aided local police, led by Captain McGraw, in investigations.