Carl Arno

Carl Arno is a supporting character in DC's late-1960s Captain Action series, operating in a world alongside the hero Captain Action, his sidekick Action Boy, and the villainous Dr. Evil.

Silver Age DC has its share of hidden gems, and Carl Arno is one worth seeking out — a supporting figure who debuted in the pages of Captain Action #1 in 1968, courtesy of a creative team that included the legendary Jim Shooter and the incomparable Wally Wood. He moves through a world populated by the likes of Captain Action, Action Boy, and the villainous Dr. Evil, making his appearances feel genuinely eventful despite their rarity. With only a handful of catalog entries stretching across a remarkable 54-year span into 2022, Carl Arno is the kind of character who rewards the dedicated collector willing to dig into Captain Action: The Classic Collection — a quiet thread woven through one of the Silver Age's more distinctive corners of the DC universe.