The Twelve
The Twelve are a group of (you guessed it) twelve heroes, all of whom barely even knew each other back in the Golden Age, but were brought together by a Nazi plot that inadvertently caused them to rest in suspended animation from 1945 to the recent past. Now attempting to find their places in a world they barely recognize, the Twelve consist of these out-of-date vigilantes:
Golden Age Versions:
Black Widow: Claire Voyant worked as a false psychic, pretending to be a spirit medium for fun and profit. This ultimately got her killed by a man believing her to be a witch, until her Hellish rebirth as the Black Widow, the Lord of Evil's own soul collector! Availability:
Dynamic Man: built by Doctor Goettler before his death, the Dynamic Man is an artificial being bent on the preservation of law and order. To this end he serves as a fully fledged F.B.I. agent, using their vast information to handle problems out of their league. Availability:
Master Mind Excello: perfect in both mind and body, Master Mind Excello possess an inventor's genius and terrible psi powers! Born as mere Earl Everett, Excello uses his exceptional skills, devices and powers in the service of the United States government! Availability:
Mister E: feeling a burning need to fight the injustices of the world, wealthy sportsman Victor Goldstein (nee Victor Jay) donned the identity of Mister E, and began to fight crime on the street - both isolated incidents and those perpetrated by the diabolical Vampire! Availability:
the Phantom Reporter: champion wrestler, fencer, boxer, and all-American fullback, Dick Jones is a highly motivated journalist who felt the need to use his mental and physical skills to bring villains to justice that the system seemed unable - or unwilling - to touch! Availability:
the Witness: a former police officer who accidentally killed an innocent man, he received an epiphany during a suicide attempt and was forever cursed to be the Witness! Final arbitrer of Justice in the world of mortal man, the Witness has seen terrible things...! Availability:
Modern Day Versions:
Black Widow: after her sister was murdered by a mobster the legal system wouldn't touch, Claire Voyant was given an offer she couldn't refuse: the opportunity to gain vengenace! Of course, one should be careful what they vow over the grave of a dead relative... Availability:
Dynamic Man: built by Doctor Goettler before his death, the Dynamic Man is an artificial being bent on the preservation of law and order. To this end he serves as a fully fledged F.B.I. agent, using their vast information to handle problems out of their league. Availability:
Master Mind Excello: perfect in both mind and body, Master Mind Excello possess an inventor's genius and terrible psi powers! Born as mere Earl Everett, Excello uses his exceptional skills, devices and powers in the service of the United States government! Availability:
Mister E: feeling a burning need to fight the injustices of the world, wealthy sportsman Victor Goldstein (nee Victor Jay) donned the identity of Mister E, and began to fight crime on the street - both isolated incidents and those perpetrated by the diabolical Vampire! Availability:
the Phantom Reporter: champion wrestler, fencer, boxer, and all-American fullback, Dick Jones is a highly motivated journalist who felt the need to use his mental and physical skills to bring villains to justice that the system seemed unable - or unwilling - to touch! Availability:
the Witness: a former police officer who accidentally killed an innocent man, he received an epiphany during a suicide attempt and was forever cursed to be the Witness! Final arbitrer of Justice in the world of mortal man, the Witness has seen terrible things...! Availability:
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