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Gabby
Gabby

Gabby

55 appearances Β· Golden Age Β· 1942–2017 Β· 5 key issues
Who is Gabby?

Jonathan 'Gabby' Gabrielli was one of the scrappy young street kids of Metropolis's Suicide Slum who banded together as the Newsboy Legion, eventually coming under the wing of the Guardian. His adventures later extended to the genetic research facility known as Project Cadmus.

Brought to life in 1942 by the legendary team of Joe Simon and Jack Kirby, Gabby is a genuine Golden Age gem from DC's earliest, most adventurous era. Debuting in Star Spangled Comics β€” a title that crackled with wartime energy and youthful heroism β€” this character has proven remarkably durable, with a publishing history that stretches an extraordinary 75 years and includes five collector-recognized key issues. Gabby keeps remarkable company, sharing pages with the likes of Robotman, Pat Dugan, Sylvester Pemberton, and The Star-Spangled Kid, placing this character squarely within the rich tapestry of DC's legacy. For fans who love tracing the deep roots of the DC Universe, Gabby is exactly the kind of foundational figure worth seeking out.

Identity

Real name. Jonathan Gabrielli

Teams & affiliations
Newsboy LegionNew York Police DepartmentNazisUnited States ArmyUnited States Marine Corps
β˜… First appearance
Star Spangled Comics #7
Apr 1942

Top series

Covers through the years β€” 1942–2012

Star Spangled Comics #7 β˜… 1942
Star Spangled Comics #7
Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #141 1971
Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #141
Adventure Comics #503 1983
Adventure Comics #503
Who's Who: The Definitive Directory of the DC Universe #9 1985
Who's Who: The Definitive Directory of the DC Universe #9
Superboy #6 β˜… 1994
Superboy #6
DCU: Legacies #2 2010
DCU: Legacies #2
DC Universe: Legacies #[nn] 2012
DC Universe: Legacies #[nn]

Appearances

World's Finest Comics (1941)
#6
Boy Commandos (1942)
#1
Detective Comics (1937)
#76
Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen (1954)
Adventure Comics (1938)
Who's Who: The Definitive Directory of the DC Universe (1985)
Young All-Stars (1987)
#27
Superboy (1994)
#6
Superman & Savage Dragon: Metropolis (1999)
DCU: Legacies (2010)
DC Universe: Legacies (2011)
The Newsboy Legion by Joe Simon & Jack Kirby (2010)
#2