The Red Torpedo

The Red Torpedo is a Golden Age aquatic adventurer who debuted in Quality Comics' Crack Comics #12 in 1941, sharing anthology pages with heroes like The Black Condor and The Clock. Operating in an underwater-themed capacity, the character was created by artist Henry Kiefer.

Surfacing from the depths of the Golden Age, The Red Torpedo made a splash in Quality Comics' Crack Comics #12 in 1941, the creation of artist Henry Kiefer. This aquatic adventurer kept remarkable company across those early wartime pages — sharing adventures with the likes of The Black Condor, The Clock, and Tom Hallaway, a murderer's row of Quality Comics legends. What's genuinely striking is the character's long tail: despite a modest footprint in the catalog, The Red Torpedo's presence stretches across an impressive 76 years, resurfacing notably in All-Star Squadron, a testament to the enduring affection collectors and writers hold for Golden Age originals. For fans who love tracing the deep roots of comics history, this is exactly the kind of rare, evocative figure worth seeking out.