Mr. Scarlet

Real Name: Brian Butler

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Occupation: District Attorney

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First Appearance: Wow Comics #1 (Fawcett, 1941); America's Greatest Comics 1-7; Gift Comics 1-2; Holiday Comics 1; Mighty Midget Comics: Mr. Scarlet (12); X-Mas Comics 1-2

Powers/Abilities: Able to fly, although he rarely uses this power, preferring to swing on ropes and jump from roof top to roof top.

History: Growing frustrated at a system that seems unable to deal with criminals who prey on innocent people, District Attorney Brian Butler puts on a red bodysuit and yellow cape, and becomes the vigilante Mr.Scarlet. He is so successful as a crimefighter that he actually puts his real identity out of a job! Aiding him on his mission is his secretary Miss Wade, and his ward Pinky, both of whom know of his other identity. Pinky becomes his sidekick.

Comments: Mr. Scarlet has the ability to fly, although no origin for this ability is ever given.

His first appearance was drawn by (future) industry giant, Jack Kirby.

Images on this page come from Steve Rogers' Golden Years Comic Book Library, used with his kind permission.

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