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Creation & Design

Whizzer was created during the Golden Age of Comics, inspired by the popularity of speedsters and superheroes. His character was designed to embody the themes of speed and agility.

Early Years

Whizzer first appeared in the early 1940s and was part of the All-Winners Squad, a team of superheroes that included other notable characters from the era. He was often depicted as a patriotic hero fighting against Axis powers during World War II.

Character Development

Over the years, Whizzer has evolved from a patriotic hero of the Golden Age to a more complex character with ties to the broader Marvel Universe, including connections to the mutant community through his son, Speed.

Cultural Reception

Whizzer has had a mixed reception over the years, often overshadowed by more prominent characters but appreciated by fans of Golden Age comics.

Character Details

Real Name:
Robert Frank
First Appearance:
USA Comics #1
Aliases:
The Whizzer
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Invaders, All-Winners Squad
Abilities:
Super speed, Enhanced reflexes, Aerokinesis
Weight:
160lbs
Height:
6' 10"
Eye Color:
blue
Hair Color:
blonde

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USA Comics #1
Timely ⋅ 1941
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USA Comics #1
 
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1st appearance of the Defender and his sidekick Rusty, crime-fighters created during World War II

1st appearance and origin of Major Liberty, originally Mister Liberty

1st appearance of the Whizzer, a man who gained incredible speed after receiving a blood transfusion from a Mongoose

All Winners Comics #19
Timely ⋅ 1946
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All Winners Comics #19
 
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1st team appearance and origin of the All Winners Squad: Captain America, Bucky, Human Torch, Miss America, Sub-Mariner, Toro and the Whizzer

Avengers, The #69
Marvel ⋅ 1969
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Avengers, The #69
 
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1st appearance of Grandmaster

1st cameo team appearance of Squadron Sinister: Hyperion, Dr. Spectrum, Nighthawk, Whizzer

Avengers, The #70
Marvel ⋅ 1969
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Avengers, The #70
 
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1st full team appearance and origin of Squadron Sinister: Hyperion, Dr. Spectrum, Nighthawk, Whizzer

Giant-Size Avengers #1
Marvel ⋅ 1974
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Giant-Size Avengers #1
 
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1st appearance of Nuklo, the mutant son of Miss America and Whizzer

1st appearance of Bova, an anthropomorphic cow

2nd team appearance of the Invaders

Death of the Whizzer

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Death of Miss America, Madeline Joyce

Marvel Premiere #29
Marvel ⋅ 1976
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Marvel Premiere #29
 
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1st team appearance of the Liberty Legion: The Patriot, Red Raven, the Thin Man, Miss America, Jack Frost, Whizzer and Blue Diamond

Amazing Spider-Man #222
Marvel ⋅ 1981
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Amazing Spider-Man #222
 
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1st appearance of Speed Demon, formerly The Whizzer

Vision and the Scarlet Witch, The #2
Marvel ⋅ 1982
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Vision and the Scarlet Witch, The #2
 
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Death of Whizzer

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