His fire was hot enough to burn through or melt solid metal instantly. The Firefly (Harley Hudson): An entomologist who taught himself to coordinate his muscles like an insect so that he can lift great amounts of weight. Bob Phantom (Walter Whitney): A Broadway theater columnist with strength, invulnerability, and the ability to teleport. The character debuted in Blue Ribbon Comics # 2 (December 1939) in a story written by Harry Shorten and illustrated by Irv Novick before making other appearances in issue of Top Notch Comics published from 1940 to 1942. The character was briefly revived in the 1964 comic Mighty Crusaders. Thunder Bunny (Bobby Caswell): A boy who received the power to turn into an anthropomorphized rabbit with flight and superhuman strength when he touched a box containing the spirit of the last of an alien race. The Hangman (Robert Dickering): The Comet's brother who became the Hangman to avenge the Comet after he was killed. He relies on his natural physical and mental abilities. Scarlet Avenger (Jim Kendall): A scientist who began fighting crime after his family died in a plane crash of which he was the only survivor. He uses advanced technology and weaponry. Red Rube (Reuben Reuben): A reporter who drank a magic elixir that allows him access to the abilities of his ancestors. He has enhanced physical abilities of strength, speed and invulnerability. Fireball (Ted Tyler): A fireman who was attacked by an arsonist then doused in a mix of chemicals, that gave him the power to absorb heat and control flames. Other series Cosmo the Merry Martian: The first Martian to visit Earth, sent out to explore the planet. Accompanying him was his smaller, less-learned traveling companion Orbi. Their adventures only lasted six issues, each ending with a cliffhanger. Super Duck: A duck who parodies Superman. Joined by his bratty nephew Fauntleroy and temperamental girlfriend Uwanna, Super Duck (nicknamed Supe) typically ended up in hapless situations instead of saving the day. Pat Smith: The star of Pat the Brat and a sarcastic, mischievous little boy. He was much smarter than other kids his age, but used those smarts to make trouble. He was not above outright taking advantage of people, including his own parents Oswald and Alice. Pipsqueak: Another troublemaking child starring in The Adventures of Pipsqueak. His parents were often his victims. Unlike most Archie titles, Pipsqueak's art style resembles that of