Hangman

The Hangman is the name of several fictional superheroes that appear in periodicals published by MLJ Comics and later Dark Circle Comics. Publication history The first Hangman (Robert Dickering) debuted in MLJ Comics' Pep Comics #17 (January 1941). Dickering is the brother of the Comet, a superhero who had been appearing since Pep #1. The Comet is killed in issue #17, and dies in his brother's arms. Robert promises to avenge his brother's death, and takes on the mantle of the Hangman. His recurring enemies include Captain Swastika and the villainous Jackal. The Hangman appeared in Pep Comics until the 47th issue, as well as in Special Comics #1. In Spring 1942, Special Comics was renamed Hangman Comics starting with issue #2. It ran for seven issues, ending in fall 1943 when it was renamed Black Hood Comics.