Black Terror
| Black Terror | |
|---|---|
Cover to Exciting Comics #9, art by Elmer Wexler. | |
| Publication information | |
| Publisher | Nedor Comics America's Best Comics Dynamite Entertainment |
| First appearance | Exciting Comics #9 (Jan. 1941) |
| Created by | Richard E. Hughes Don Gabrielson |
| In-story information | |
| Alter ego | Bob Benton |
| Team affiliations | SMASH |
| Abilities | Super strength Limited invulnerability |
The Black Terror is a fictional comic book superhero debuting in Exciting Comics #9, published by Nedor Comics in January 1941. The character was popular and, on the strength of the Black Terror's sales, Nedor made Exciting Comics a monthly magazine starting with issue #11 (July 1941).
The Black Terror was the most popular superhero in Nedor's stable, and appeared in a quarterly solo comic book as well as the lead feature in America's Best Comics and Exciting Comics until 1949.
Some Black Terror stories were written by Patricia Highsmith before she became an acclaimed novelist. The character has been revived by various publishers over the years, including AC Comics, Eclipse Comics, America's Best Comics, and Dynamite Entertainment.