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Mysto the Magician Detective 
Mysto, in his first appearance. Art by Leonard StarrPublication information Publisher DC Comics First appearance Detective Comics #203 (January 1954) Created by George Kashdan (script)
Leonard Starr (art)In-story information Alter ego Rick Carter Abilities Skilled magician Mysto, Magician Detective is a fictional character in the DC Universe. He first appeared in Detective Comics #203 (January 1954).
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Publication history
Mysto was a regular back-up feature in Detective Comics from his appearance in issue #203 to #212 (October 1954). He was dropped when Detective Comics went from 44 pages to 36.[1] Mysto's only modern age appearance was in Detective Comics #500 (March 1981), in a special anniversary story featuring Slam Bradley, Roy Raymond, and many other detectives that had once appeared in the previous issues.[2][3]
Fictional character biography
Rick Carter is a Wildcat flier piloting a small single-engine plane over the Tibetan plains when he spots three bandits chasing a lone old man. In gratitude for Carter saving the old man's life, Carter is taught ancient mysticism as well as tricks of the marketplace. Carter and his man-servant Sikhi return to the United States to fight crime using his skills as a stage magician.
Powers and abilities
Mysto is a skilled stage illusionist, who uses his powers to confuse criminals. He is also an above average detective.
References
- ^ "Nolan, Michele. "Detective Comics"". Certified Guaranty website. http://www.cgccomics.com/news/enews/cgc_enews_0307july.htm. Retrieved 2007-04-18.
- ^ ""The Comic Treadmill" (August 2, 2004". The Cosmic Treadmill. http://www.comictreadmill.com/CTMBlogarchives/2004/2004_Daily/2004_08/daily_2004_08_02.php. Retrieved 2007-04-18.
- ^ ""Detective Comics #500"". Grand Comics Database. http://www.comics.org/details.lasso?id=35216. Retrieved 2007-04-18.
Categories:- Comics characters introduced in 1954
- DC Comics superheroes
- DC Comics characters who use magic
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