Animal King

Real Name: Martin Blake

First Appearance: Aces 3 Comics (unknown issue)

Original Publisher: Anglo-American Publishing

Created by: Doris Slater

Golden Age Origin:

Martin Blake was an adventurer operating in Africa who possessed a mystic power over all animals, earning him the nickname "The Animal King." He used this power to battle witch doctors, slavers, and the like.

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