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SKYMAN

 

 
 

ORIGINS
After his parents are killed in the crash of a plane that was built with faulty material Allen Turner develops his mind and body to near perfection in order to fight evil. Aided by his uncle Peter Turner, Allen creates the Wing an incredible craft capable of exceeding 800 m.p.h. Donning a patriotic red, white, and blue uniform Allen become America's National Hero, the SKYMAN.

POWERS/ABILITIES
Skyman has no super-powers; instead, he relies on his fighting skills, scientific ability, and deductive talents. He also has an array of futuristic weapons and surveillance devices, including the Wing and his stasimatic gun which can paralyze any man or beast.

HISTORY
Allen’s longtime girlfriend Fawn Carroll often aids SKYMAN in his adventures against evil. During the war SKYMAN fights the Nazis and Japanese. After the war, SKYMAN faces space menaces as well as Earthbound criminals. SKYMAN has a decade-long career helping America and mankind.

Last Known Legal Copyright Holder:
Columbia Comics Corporation 1949

Sightings:
Big Shot Comics #s 1-101
Skyman Comics #s 1-4
Sparky Watts Comics #s 1 and 5

First Appearance: May 1940
Last Appearance:
May 1949