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Creation & Design

The Masked Raider was created during the Golden Age of Comics, reflecting the Western genre's popularity.

Early Years

Initially appearing in the late 1940s, the character was part of a wave of Western heroes that captivated audiences.

Character Development

Over the years, the Masked Raider has evolved from a simple Western hero to a more complex character, often reflecting the changing attitudes towards heroism and justice.

Cultural Reception

The Masked Raider was well-received during his initial run, appealing to fans of the Western genre.

Character Details

Real Name:
Unknown
First Appearance:
Marvel Comics #1
Aliases:
The Masked Raider
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
The Avengers, The Invaders
Abilities:
Expert marksman, Hand-to-hand combat, Stealth
Equipment:
Dual pistols, Horse
Weight:
150lbs
Height:
6' 10"
Eye Color:
brown
Hair Color:
black

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Marvel Comics #1
Timely ⋅ 1939
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Marvel Comics #1
 
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$68k
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$1.2M

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1st appearance of Angel, Thomas Halloway, a private detective and vigilante

1st appearance of the Masked Raider, Jim Gardley

1st comic book published by Timely, later becomes Marvel

Retitled Marvel Mystery Comics after this issue

80,000 copies were produced of the first printing with an October 1939 date on the cover

The second printing could be identified by the October 1939 date blacked out, replaced with November 1939

The first printing sold out within a week and was quickly reprinted at a quantity of 800,000, the same as Superman #1

Although published in October, the cover date was changed to have a longer on-sale period at newsstands

💰 In March 2022, a 9.2 known as the Pay Copy due to publisher notations that tracked creator payouts sold for $2.42 million

Masked Raider #1
Charlton ⋅ 1955
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Masked Raider #1
 
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$20
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$75

Key Facts

Premiere issue of the Golden Age series

Marvel Comics #1001
Non-Key
1:25 ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2019
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Marvel Comics #1001
 
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$1
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$5
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$18

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Variant cover art by Mike Deodato featuring the Masked Raider

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