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Shield, The
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Creation & Design

The Shield was created as a patriotic superhero during World War II, embodying the spirit of American resilience and justice.

Early Years

Initially appearing in the 1940s, The Shield became a symbol of American values and was one of the first superheroes to don a costume with a flag motif.

Character Development

Over the decades, The Shield has evolved from a World War II icon to a modern superhero, adapting to changing societal values while remaining a symbol of justice.

Cultural Reception

The Shield has been well-received as a pioneering character in the superhero genre, often regarded as one of the first patriotic superheroes.

Character Details

Real Name:
Joe Higgins
First Appearance:
Pep Comics #1
Aliases:
The Shield, The Shield of Justice
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
The Mighty Crusaders, The Shield's Allies
Abilities:
Superhuman strength, Enhanced agility, Expert hand-to-hand combatant
Equipment:
Shield, Costume
Weight:
180lbs
Height:
6' 10"
Eye Color:
blue
Hair Color:
brown

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Pep Comics #1
Archie ⋅ 1940
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Pep Comics #1
 
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1st appearance and origin of the Shield, the United States' first patriotic hero

1st appearance and origin of the Comet, the first superhero character to die in the line of duty in Pep Comics #17

Pep Comics #2
Archie ⋅ 1940
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Pep Comics #2
 
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2nd appearance of the Shield

2nd appearance of the Comet

Shield-Wizard Comics #1
Archie ⋅ 1940
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Shield-Wizard Comics #1
 
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Origin of the Shield

Origin of the Wizard, Blane Whitney

Pep Comics #11
Archie ⋅ 1941
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Pep Comics #11
 
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1st appearance of Dusty, sidekick of The Shield

Super Comics #1
Canadian Edition ⋅ Citren News Company ⋅ 1941
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Super Comics #1
 
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Canadian produced reprint of Archie's first appearance from Pep Comics #22 (1941)

Cover appearance of The Shield, redrawn with Union Jack flag-inspired costume which was the Canadian flag prior to the Maple Leaf National Flag of Canada

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Adventures of the Fly #8
Archie ⋅ 1960
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Adventures of the Fly #8
 
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1st appearance of the Shield in the Silver Age

The Mighty Crusaders #1
Archie ⋅ 1965
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The Mighty Crusaders #1
 
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Origin of the Shield

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