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Mandrake the Magician
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Creation & Design

Mandrake was created by Lee Falk as one of the first comic strip superheroes, designed to be a magician with the ability to perform incredible feats of magic.

Early Years

Mandrake debuted in 1934 and quickly became popular, appearing in various comic strips and later in comic books, showcasing his adventures against villains and supernatural threats.

Character Development

Over the years, Mandrake has evolved from a simple magician to a complex character with deep ties to the supernatural, often exploring themes of good versus evil and the nature of power.

Cultural Reception

Mandrake has been well-received as one of the pioneering figures in the superhero genre, influencing many characters that followed.

Character Details

Real Name:
Lothar
Aliases:
Mandrake
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
The Phantom, The Shadow
Abilities:
Illusion casting, Hypnosis, Telepathy
Equipment:
Magic wand, Top hat
Weight:
180lbs
Height:
6' 0"
Eye Color:
brown
Hair Color:
black

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King Comics #1

David McKay ⋅ 1936

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King Comics #1
 
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1st appearance of Popeye in standard comics - reprinted newspaper comic strips

1st appearance of Flash Gordon in standard comics - reprinted newspaper comic strips

1st appearance of Mandrake the Magician

1st appearance of Brick Bradford

[March 2024 - a live-action Popeye movie is in development from Chernin Entertainment and King Features with screenwriter Michael Caleo (The Sopranos) attached]

Defenders of the Earth #1

Star Comics ⋅ 1987

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Defenders of the Earth #1
 
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1st team appearance of the Defenders of the Earth: Phantom, Mandrake the Magician, Flash Gordon, Jedda

Comic book adaptation of the 1986 animated series featuring characters licensed from King Features Syndicate

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