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Junior Juniper
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Creation & Design

Junior Juniper was created as a member of the Legion of Super-Heroes, designed to be a youthful and enthusiastic character who embodies the spirit of adventure.

Early Years

He first appeared in the late 1950s as a part of the Legion's early adventures, showcasing his skills in detective work and his youthful exuberance.

Character Development

Over the years, Junior Juniper has evolved from a side character to a more integral part of the Legion's narrative, showcasing his growth as a hero and his contributions to the team.

Cultural Reception

Junior Juniper has been received positively by fans of the Legion of Super-Heroes, appreciated for his youthful energy and detective skills.

Character Details

Real Name:
Junior Juniper
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
The Legion of Super-Heroes
Abilities:
Skilled detective, Intellect
Weight:
100lbs
Height:
5' 3"
Eye Color:
blue
Hair Color:
brown

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Sgt. Fury and His Howling Commandos #1

Marvel ⋅ 1963

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Sgt. Fury and His Howling Commandos #1
 
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Key Facts

1st appearance of Sgt. Nick Fury

1st team appearance of the Howling Commandos: Happy Sam Sawyer, Dino Manelli, Dum Dum Dugan, Junior Juniper, Rebel Ralston and Gabe Jones, the first ongoing black character in the mainstream Marvel Universe (post Fantastic Four #1)

In the book, Stan Lee's Amazing Marvel Universe, Stan explains Gabe Jones was intended to be black but due to a printing error, he was the same color as the other soldiers. Gabe's skin tone is noticeably different in the next issue though it doesn't appear to be a natural skin color

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