Dynamo (Fox Feature Syndicate)

Dynamo
Dynamo on the cover of Science Comics #2, art by Lou Fine.
Publication information
PublisherFox Feature Syndicate
First appearance(As Electro):
Science Comics #1 (February 1940)
(As Dynamo):
Science Comics #2 (March 1940)
Created byRobert Webb
In-story information
Alter egoJim Andrews
Notable aliasesElectro
AbilitiesFlight
Force field generation
Ability to generate, project, channel and absorb electricity

Dynamo is a fictional superhero that appeared in comic books published by Fox Feature Syndicate. He originally appeared in Science Comics #1 (February 1940) under the name Electro. He appeared for the first time as Dynamo in Science Comics #2 (March 1940).[1] The character's name was probably changed to avoid conflict with an earlier character from Timely Comics with the same name.[2]

  1. ^ Benton, Mike (1992). Superhero Comics of the Golden Age: The Illustrated History. Dallas: Taylor Publishing Company. p. 180. ISBN 0-87833-808-X. Retrieved 8 April 2020.
  2. ^ Mitchell, Kurt; Thomas, Roy (2019). American Comic Book Chronicles: 1940-1944. TwoMorrows Publishing. p. 32. ISBN 978-1605490892.