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Vault Keeper
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Creation & Design

The Vault Keeper was created as a mysterious figure who oversees a vast collection of secrets and artifacts, embodying the themes of knowledge and power.

Early Years

Initially introduced in the early 1960s, the Vault Keeper served as a narrative device to explore the consequences of knowledge and the burden of secrets.

Character Development

Over the years, the Vault Keeper has evolved from a mere guardian of secrets to a complex character who grapples with the moral implications of knowledge and its use.

Cultural Reception

The Vault Keeper has been well-received for his enigmatic nature and the philosophical questions he raises about knowledge and power.

Character Details

Real Name:
Unknown
First Appearance:
War Against Crime #10
Aliases:
Keeper of the Vault, Guardian of Secrets
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
The Watchers, Guardians of the Galaxy
Abilities:
Superhuman intelligence, Dimensional manipulation, Teleportation
Equipment:
Vault of Secrets, Cosmic artifacts
Weight:
150lbs
Height:
6' 10"
Eye Color:
green
Hair Color:
gray

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War Against Crime #10
EC ⋅ 1949
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War Against Crime #10
 
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1st appearance of the Vault Keeper and the Vault of Horror

War Against Crime #11
EC ⋅ 1950
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War Against Crime #11
 
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First EC horror cover

2nd appearance of the Vault Keeper

Tales of Terror Annual #1
EC ⋅ 1951
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Tales of Terror Annual #1
 
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Cover art featuring EC horror hosts the Crypt-Keeper, the Old Witch and the Vault Keeper

Reprinted stories

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