Manhunter

Real Name: Dan Richards

First Appearance: Police Comics #8 (1942)

Original Publisher: Quality Comics

Created by: Tex Blaisdell and Alex Kotzky

Golden Age Origin:

Rookie cop Dan Richards becomes the costumed crime fighter Manhunter after Jim Kelly, his girlfriend's brother and also a fellow officer, was framed. He manages to clear Jim's name and continues to fight crime as Manhunter. He was assisted by his dog Thor, who would come to his aid with one blow of a super sonic whistle.

His enemies included Xaxol.

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