Whizzer (Robert Frank)
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The Whizzer (Robert L. Frank) is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. He first appeared during the period called the Golden Age of Comic Books.
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![]() The Whizzer (Robert Frank), from All Winners Comics #14 (Jan. 1945). Art by Al Fagaly. | |
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Publisher | Marvel Comics |
First appearance | USA Comics #1 (Aug. 1941) |
Created by | Al Avison (penciller; writer unknown) |
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Alter ego | Robert L. Frank[1] |
Species | Human mutate |
Team affiliations | Liberty Legion Invaders All-Winners Squad Avengers |
Abilities | Self-taught hand to hand combatant Superhuman speed and reflexes |
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The Whizzer has super-speed powers, which (in his original origin story) he acquired from an infusion of mongoose blood. He appeared in both USA Comics and All Winners Comics from 1941 to 1946, and was revived by Marvel in the 1970s.