Professor Archie Masters

Born in the fertile imagination of Richard E. Hughes and Jon Blummer, Professor Archie Masters made his debut in 1941's Startling Comics #1, stepping onto the Golden Age stage at one of comics' most electrifying moments. His story stretches a remarkable seven decades — from wartime pulp-flavored adventure all the way to 2014 — a span that speaks to a quiet but genuine staying power. He keeps genuinely distinguished company, sharing pages with icons like The American Crusader, Black Venus, and even The Green Hornet and Kato, which tells you something about the caliber of the world he inhabits. Collectors with a taste for deep Golden Age lore and Dynamite's revival titles like Codename: Action will find Professor Archie Masters a rewarding discovery hiding in plain sight.