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Creation & Design

The Time Trapper was created by writer Jim Shooter and artist Curt Swan, first appearing in the 1964 comic. He was designed as a powerful antagonist for the Legion of Super-Heroes, embodying the concept of time as a weapon.

Early Years

In his early appearances, the Time Trapper was primarily a foe of the Legion of Super-Heroes, using his mastery over time to manipulate events and challenge the heroes.

Character Development

Over the years, the Time Trapper has evolved from a simple villain to a complex character whose motivations and actions are deeply intertwined with the fabric of time itself. His role in various story arcs has cemented his status as a significant figure in the DC Universe.

Cultural Reception

The Time Trapper has been received as a compelling antagonist within the DC Comics universe, often praised for his intricate connection to time travel narratives.

Character Details

Real Name:
Unknown
First Appearance:
Adventure Comics #317
Aliases:
The Time Trapper
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Legion of Super-Heroes, The Time Lords
Abilities:
Time manipulation, Reality warping, Immortality
Equipment:
Time travel devices, Temporal shields
Weight:
Unknown
Height:
6' 0"
Eye Color:
Unknown
Hair Color:
Unknown

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Adventure Comics #317
DC ⋅ 1964
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Adventure Comics #317
 
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1st appearance of Dream Girl, a member of the Legion of Super-Heroes

1st cameo appearance of Time Trapper

Adventure Comics #318
DC ⋅ 1964
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Adventure Comics #318
 
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1st full appearance of Time Trapper, an enemy of vast power who can manipulate time in various ways

Final Crisis: Legion of 3 Worlds #5
DC ⋅ 2009
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Final Crisis: Legion of 3 Worlds #5
 
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Death of Time Trapper

Death of Mordru

1st appearance of The Black Witch, formerly The White Witch

Duo Damsel renamed Duplicate Damsel

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