Masked Marvel

Real Name: Bob Barton

Identity/Class: Normal human

Occupation: Investigator for World Wide Insurance Company, undercover detective

Affiliations: Alice Hamilton, World Wide Insurance Company

Enemies: Mura Sakima, "Killer" Mace, Martin Crane

Known Relatives: None

Aliases: None

Base of Operations: Unidentified U.S. city

First Appearance: The Masked Marvel (Republic, November 6th 1943)

Powers/Abilities: The Masked Marvel is a very capable fighter.

History: The Masked Marvel was an undercover detective who sought to stop an enemy spy ring run by the Japanese agent Mura Sakima.

Comments: Created by George Plympton. Played by Tom Steele, with his voice provided by Gayne Whitman. Steele was the stunt co-ordinator for the series and played the costumed Marvel but not his civilian identity, which was deliberately kept secret until the final episode of the 12 part serial.

The episode titles were

1. The Masked Crusader

2. Death Takes the Helm

3. Dive to Doom

4. Suspense at Midnight

5. Murder Meter

6. Exit to Eternity

7. Doorway to Destruction

8. Destined to Die

9. Danger Express

10. Suicide Sacrifice

11. The Fatal Mistake

12. The Man Behind the Mask

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