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Midnight

Midnight

16 appearances · Golden Age · 1941–2019
Who is Midnight?

Midnight is a masked Golden Age vigilante who debuted in Quality Comics' Smash Comics, operating as a costumed crime-fighter in the style of his era. He bore a strong visual resemblance to Will Eisner's The Spirit, wearing a dark suit, fedora, and domino mask.

Emerging from the fertile Golden Age of Quality Comics, Midnight made a striking entrance in Smash Comics #25 in 1941, the creation of George Brenner, and carved out a place in that era's rich tapestry of costumed adventurers. Over a publishing history that stretches a remarkable 78 years, this character has kept genuinely illustrious company — sharing pages with the likes of The Ray, Happy Terrill, The Jester, and Green Lantern, names that resonate deeply with any serious Golden Age enthusiast. Midnight's appearances across Smash Comics, All-Star Squadron, and Gwandanaland Comics trace a journey from wartime newsstands to modern archival collections, making this a character that rewards the curious collector willing to dig into Quality's storied legacy.

Smash Comics
#25
★ First appearance
Smash Comics #25
Aug 1941

Top series

Covers through the years — 1941–2017

Smash Comics #27 1941
Smash Comics #27
Smash Comics #72 1947
Smash Comics #72
All-Star Squadron #31 1984
All-Star Squadron #31
Who's Who: The Definitive Directory of the DC Universe #15 1986
Who's Who: The Definitive Directory of the DC Universe #15
Gwandanaland Comics #219 2017
Gwandanaland Comics #219

Appearances

Smash Comics (1939)
All-Star Squadron (1981)
Who's Who: The Definitive Directory of the DC Universe (1985)
#15
Who's Who: Update '87 (1987)
#1
Secret Origins (1986)
#28
Young All-Stars (1987)
#27
Gwandanaland Comics (2016)
Crisis on Infinite Earths Companion Deluxe Edition (2018)
#1