Veiled Prophet

Real Name: Unknown

First Appearance: Miracle Comics #4 (1941)

Original Publisher: Hillman

Created by: Hal Sharp

Golden Age Origin:

Veiled Prophet was an American whose studies in oriental wisdom and science made him a master of disguise. He initially appeared as a black slave and working for Arabs in the Sahara, but by the end of the story he was a white American businessman.

The Veiled Prophet was spying during wartime on Arabs plotting against Europeans. He had no powers but using his skills and weapons, his sword and his gun, he was able to defeat his foes.

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