Vulcan the Volcanic Man is a fictional superhero from the

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. He first appeared in ''Super-Mystery Comics'' #1, published by

Ace Comics ''Ace Comics'' was a comic book series published by David McKay Publications between 1937 and 1949 — starting just before the Golden Age of Comic Books. The title reprinted syndicated newspaper strips owned by King Features Syndicate, followi ...

in July 1940. His creator is unknown, but some of his stories were written by Otto Binder, with Maurice Gutwirth and Jack Alderman illustrating. Vulcan is the descendant of the Roman god of Fire, born in a volcano in the South Sea Islands. His powers include fire manipulation, flight, super-strength, and invulnerability. The character appeared in ''Super-Mystery Comics'' #1-14, and also in Ace's team book, ''Four Favorites'' #1-4. According to ''Jess Nevins' Encyclopedia of Golden Age Superheroes'', Vulcan "fights

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, costumed criminals looking to profit from drought,

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, and the Man of a Thousand Faces". In one issue, he visited Berlin and burned off Adolf Hitler's mustache. He last appeared in 1942. When the company went out of business, the hero fell into the

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