| Black Terror | |
|---|---|
 Cover to Exciting Comics #9, art by Elmer Wexler. | |
| Publication information | |
| Publisher | Nedor Comics America's Best Comics Dynamite Entertainment |
| First appearance | Exciting Comics #9 (Jan. 1941) |
| Created by | Richard E. Hughes Don Gabrielson |
| In-story information | |
| Alter ego | Bob Benton |
| Team affiliations | SMASH |
| Abilities | Super strength Limited invulnerability |
The Black Terror is a fictional comic book superhero debuting in Exciting Comics #9, published by Nedor Comics in January 1941.[1] The character was popular and, on the strength of the Black Terror's sales, Nedor made Exciting Comics a monthly magazine starting with issue #11 (July 1941).[2]
The Black Terror was the most popular superhero in Nedor's stable, and appeared in a quarterly solo comic book as well as the lead feature in America's Best Comics and Exciting Comics until 1949.[3]
Some Black Terror stories were written by Patricia Highsmith before she became an acclaimed novelist.[4] The character has been revived by various publishers over the years, including AC Comics, Eclipse Comics, America's Best Comics, and Dynamite Entertainment.
- ^ Markstein, Don. "The Black Terror". Don Markstein's Toonopedia. Retrieved 2 April 2020.
- ^ Mitchell, Kurt; Thomas, Roy (2019). American Comic Book Chronicles: 1940-1944. TwoMorrows Publishing. p. 108. ISBN 978-1605490892.
- ^ Benton, Mike (1992). Superhero Comics of the Golden Age: The Illustrated History. Dallas: Taylor Publishing Company. pp. 77–78. ISBN 0-87833-808-X. Retrieved 15 January 2020.
- ^ Nolan, Michelle (July 2012). "Nedor Comics Index". Alter Ego (111). Retrieved 10 April 2020.