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The Black Vulture
BlackVulture

Real Name

Professor De Groot

First Appearance

Thrilling Comics #26 (March 1942)

Original Publisher

Nedor

Created by

Max Plaisted

Origin[]

Professor De Groot was a colleague of Professor Masters, aka The American Crusader. He was hypnotized by the Nazi mastermind known as Mr. Eyes into sabotaging new American technologies being developed at the university. In order to keep his identity secret, De Groot wore a mask and became the fearsome Black Vulture.

Powers and Abilities[]

The Black Vulture was not physically powerful, but usually carried a gun, which he was more than happy to use. He was also highly intelligent and willing to die for the Nazi cause.

Public Domain Appearances[]

  • Thrilling Comics #26
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