Black Diamond

Real Name: Bob Vale

First Appearance: Black Diamond Western #9 (1949)

Original Publisher: Lev Gleason

Created by: William Overgard

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Bob Vale became the Black Diamond after losing his family to outlaws. His typical weapons were his six-guns. Black Diamond would leave a calling card, which was also a playing card of the suit of diamond. He eventually became an official U.S. Marshal. Diamond had a sidekick named Bumper and a horse named Reliapon. His enemies include the Faro Kid and Randito.

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