Public Domain Super Heroes
The Space Detective

Real Name

Lance Lewis

First Appearance

Mystery Comics #3 (1944)

Original Publisher

Nedor

Created by

Unknown

Origin[]

Lance Lewis, Space Detective, fought interplanetary aliens and space menaces with the aid of his gorgeous girlfriend, Marna. He would solve mysteries involving aliens (such as Amoeba Men or Martians), space ships, and lasers. He had no actual super powers, but he was a scientific genius. He used his 22nd century knowledge to create ray guns, a jet pack to fly with, and other high-tech gadgets to fight injustice. He was also athletic and skilled in hand-to-hand combat. His enemies include the Saturninans and the Solanoids.

Public Domain Appearances[]

  • Mystery Comics #3-4
  • Startling Comics #44-53

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