Bouncer (Fox Feature Syndicate)
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The Bouncer is a fictional superhero who appeared in comic books published by Fox Feature Syndicate. The Bouncer had no secret identity, but was in reality a statue of the Greek mythological figure Antaeus (spelled Anteas in the comics).[1] The statue had been sculpted by Adam Anteas, Jr., a descendant of the very same legendary figure. Like his Greek ancestor, Anteas Jr. gained power when in contact with the earth. Anteas Jr.'s power was that he bounced back whenever he struck the ground; the harder he hit, the higher he bounced. Like his ancestor, he lost his power when out of contact with the ground.[2]
The Bouncer | |
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Publication information | |
Publisher | Fox Feature Syndicate |
First appearance | The Bouncer (1944) |
Created by | Robert Kanigher (writer) Louis Ferstadt (artist) |
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Species | Animated statue |
Abilities | Superhuman strength Great leaping |
The Bouncer appeared in five issues of his self-titled comic. The first issue (1944) didn't have an issue number; the other four were numbered #11 to 14 (Sept 1944 - Jan 1945).[3] It's possible that the numbering was intended to be a continuation of The Green Mask.[4] He is the first comic book character created by writer Robert Kanigher.[5]