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Reynard, the Fox
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Real Name

Sir Henry Reynard

First Appearance

Cyclone Comics #4 (Sept. 1940)

Original Publisher

Worth Carnahan

Created by

Unknown

Golden Age Origin

Sir Henry Reynard, who was called “the Fox,” was a knight active during the Third Crusade (1183 AD.) He was famous crusader and also second in command of a Christian stronghold east of the Dead Sea called Castle Karak. His enemies included the wily Saracens.

Reynard was a master of disguise and skilled actor as well as a fearless knight and Christian.

Golden Age Appearances

  • Cyclone Comics #4-5

Notes

  • Sir Henry Reynard was named after the anthropomorphic fox character from Le Roman de Renart (ca 1170).

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