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== Origin == |
== Origin == |
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| − | In 1940, Jack Dawson was grazing some cattle when he noticed a meteor and found out that it was a spaceship that had been built and piloted by Dr. Morgan. Dawson approached Morgan, who was burying an alien. Jack helped him bury the being and was invited by Dawson into the spaceship and offered a drink. He blacked out |
+ | In 1940, Jack Dawson (later "Ted") was grazing some cattle when he noticed a meteor and found out that it was a spaceship that had been built and piloted by Dr. Morgan (;ater "Dr. Martin"). Dawson approached Morgan, who was burying an alien. Jack helped him bury the being and was invited by Dawson into the spaceship and offered a drink. He blacked out and, when he awoke, found himself in space. |
| − | Dr. Morgan informed him |
+ | Dr. Morgan informed him through a televised message that Dawson was exposed to Heaviside radiation. The radiation would not only rejuvenate him but, also give him super powers. |
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| + | He soon got a sidekick, [[Spark]] (later "Sparkie" and/or "Sparky"). |
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| + | The heroes teamed-up with the [[Boy Heroes]] on several occasions. |
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| + | == Powers and Abilities == |
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| + | Captain Red Blazer and Sparkie are able to fly and generate/control heat and flames. |
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== Public Domain Appearances == |
== Public Domain Appearances == |
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*Pocket Comics #1-4 |
*Pocket Comics #1-4 |
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| + | *All-New Comics #5-12 |
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| + | **(#6 is cover-only) |
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== Notes == |
== Notes == |
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| − | *Not to be confused with the similarly named [[Captain Red Blazer]]. |
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| − | *Many sites claim he had a sidekick called "Sparky" but, he didn't. |
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*In his first appearance, his alter ego was that of "Jack Dawson." In his second and third appearances, he was simply "Red Blazer" in and out of costume. In his fourth appearance, his real name became "Ted" with no surname specified. |
*In his first appearance, his alter ego was that of "Jack Dawson." In his second and third appearances, he was simply "Red Blazer" in and out of costume. In his fourth appearance, his real name became "Ted" with no surname specified. |
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| + | **Upon moving to ''All-New Comics'', no alter-ego was used and his code-name would switch back and forth from "Red Blazer" to "Captain Red Blazer." |
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== See Also == |
== See Also == |
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[[Category:Sci-Fi Heroes]] |
[[Category:Sci-Fi Heroes]] |
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[[Category:Flying Characters]] |
[[Category:Flying Characters]] |
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| + | [[Category:Project Superpowers Characters]] |
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| + | [[Category:Text Story Characters]] |
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| + | [[Category:Webcomic Characters]] |
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Revision as of 04:11, 14 August 2018
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Real Name |
Jack Dawson/Red Blazer/Ted (see "Notes" section) |
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First Appearance |
Pocket Comics #1 (1941) |
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Original Publisher |
Harvey |
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Created by |
Al Avison |
Origin
In 1940, Jack Dawson (later "Ted") was grazing some cattle when he noticed a meteor and found out that it was a spaceship that had been built and piloted by Dr. Morgan (;ater "Dr. Martin"). Dawson approached Morgan, who was burying an alien. Jack helped him bury the being and was invited by Dawson into the spaceship and offered a drink. He blacked out and, when he awoke, found himself in space.
Dr. Morgan informed him through a televised message that Dawson was exposed to Heaviside radiation. The radiation would not only rejuvenate him but, also give him super powers.
He soon got a sidekick, Spark (later "Sparkie" and/or "Sparky").
The heroes teamed-up with the Boy Heroes on several occasions.
Powers and Abilities
Captain Red Blazer and Sparkie are able to fly and generate/control heat and flames.
Public Domain Appearances
- Pocket Comics #1-4
- All-New Comics #5-12
- (#6 is cover-only)
Notes
- In his first appearance, his alter ego was that of "Jack Dawson." In his second and third appearances, he was simply "Red Blazer" in and out of costume. In his fourth appearance, his real name became "Ted" with no surname specified.
- Upon moving to All-New Comics, no alter-ego was used and his code-name would switch back and forth from "Red Blazer" to "Captain Red Blazer."