| Battler Britton | |
|---|---|
| Publication information | |
| Publisher | Amalgamated Press/Fleetway Publications DC/WildStorm |
| First appearance | Sun #362 (January 14, 1956) |
| Created by | Mike Butterworth and Geoff Campion |
| In-story information | |
| Alter ego | Robert Hereward "Battler" Britton[1] |
| Species | Human |
| Team affiliations | Royal Air Force |
| Abilities | Flying ace |
Battler Britton is a British comics character created by Mike Butterworth and Geoff Campion.[1][2] He first appeared in Amalgamated Press' Sun in 1956, and later featured in Knockout, and the long-running digest titles Thriller Picture Library, Air Ace Picture Library, and War Picture Library.
Wing Commander Robert Hereward "Battler" Britton is a former member of the French Foreign Legion and served as a Lieutenant-Commander while attached to the Peruvian Navy.[3] He was one of the Royal Air Force's top pilots during World War II, proficient on both Supermarine Spitfires and Hawker Hurricanes.