Jupiter, Master Magician

"Jupiter, I can't thank you enough!"

~ Joan, the daughter of NY state governor

"Joan, it's all in the fight against evil!"

~ Jupiter, Master Magician

JUPITER, MASTER MAGICIAN
Real Name:  Unknown
Planet of Origin:  Jupiter 
First Appearance:  Prize Comics # 1 (March 1940)
Publisher:  Prize Publications
Creator:  Greg Chapian

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Jupiter, Master Magician, came to Earth from the planet Jupiter "in order to combat evil."   He was an incredible magician able to perform almost any task using magic words or gestures, but apparently everyone of his race on Jupiter could perform magic, as well as be "sensitive to human vibrations".  Jupiter looked like a normal, blond human man, except for pointed antennae on his forehead.

Jupiter had a special friendship with ace reporter Jim Johnson, and Jim had but to say Jupiter's name, or some phrase such as "if only Jupiter were around...", and he would appear to assist Jim.  It was never shown exactly where Jupiter resided when not called forth by Jim.

Based in New York state, Jupiter fought all manner of evil, in several issues against the mad scientist Racko.  He used magic words to accomplish most of his magic, several of which are listed below:




• ASTERKO - to cause an explosion
• BAK-MAL-KO - to turn people into fish
• BALKU - to turn men to statues
• BUMLOKA - to fly
• ETTIO - to bind men

  

  The magical "Super Plane"

• FIZZBA - to change human to ice statue
• MAXRONA - to create a drill
• OKPATO - to heal someone's injuries
• POTUPO - to release bindings
• PRANTISSIMO - to freeze people
• QUARMUNDO - to turn objects into rabbits
• QUIZACTO - to teleport
• TUMBRIO - to make bullets change trajectory
• ZOONG - to stop a death ray
• ZUDAKO - to cause an explosion
• ZUTARK - to clear blocked passages
• ZUTKO-MUPAKO - to fly
• ZUTORGO - to make the "Super Plane" appear
• ZXUNT - to fly out of danger

Jupiter could also become invisible, amphibious, create electrical discharges and create heat rays.  He had a magic crystal ball that allowed him to search for his enemies.

Appearing in Prize Comics # 1-6, below is his second appearance in Prize Comics # 2.

Diamond Jack

"The only magic I'll use will be these two hands!"

~ Diamond Jack

DIAMOND JACK

Real Name:  Jack Lansing
First Appearance: Slam Bang Comics # 1 (March 1940)
Publisher:  Fawcett Comics
Creator:  Gus Ricca

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“With the help of a magic diamond given him years ago by a magician, Diamond Jack can perform mental and physical miracles which amaze ordinary human beings…but always he uses the magic diamond only to do good and destroy evil!”

Diamond Jack was given a magic diamond encased in a ring by an aged magician who taught him how to use it to "aid the worthy".   The diamond was once the eye of an evil god.

The power of the ring manifested in traditional mystical ways such as changing objects from one to another and allowing Diamond Jack to control objects or people.  It also granted him superhuman powers such as strength, speed, flight and invulnerability.  The magic used was dependent on his concentration.


Diamond Jack used this magic ring to fight criminals, vampire, demons, sorcerors and even an evil god.  


Diamond Jack appeared in Slam Bang Comics # 1-7 and Wow Comics # 1.


The following is from Slam Bang Comics # 1.

Warlock the Wizard

"The best way to fight magic is with more magic."

~ Warlock the Wizard

WARLOCK THE WIZARD

Real Name:  Unknown 

First Appearance: Nickel Comics # 1 (May 1940)

Publisher:  Fawcett Comics

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"Warlock the Wizard, last of the white magicians, has dedicated his life to destroying evil and black magic.  Unerringly his wise raven Hugin guides his steps to evildoers..."


Warlock had a magic staff topped with a golden hand.   At his use of the magic word "Abraxas", the hand would grow and perform whatever feat Warlock commanded.  Accompanying him was a raven named Hugin, who led him to battle evil.  He fought other magical beings as well as criminals.

He owned several other magical items including the Lamp of the Gods "which can perform miracles never dreamed of by mortal man."

Although he fought against evil, often people were afraid of him and tried to avoid him, until they realized he was there to help.

Warlock the Wizard appeared in Nickel Comics # 1-7. 

The following is his first appearance in Nickel Comics # 1.

 

Zambini the Miracle Man

"Serve civilization well, and you shall never regret it!"

~ Zambini the Miracle Man

ZAMBINI THE MIRACLE MAN

Real Name:  Zachary Zambini 

First Appearance: Zip Comics # 1 (February 1940)

Publisher:  MLJ/Archie Comics

Creator:  Joe Blair and Ed Wexler

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"Zambini, the Master of Magic, has many miraculous powers, but the greatest is his ability to compel an evil force to return like a boomerang to the place where it started.  Zambini's services are free, but he will serve only on the side of justice!"

Zambini fought against both common criminals and con-artists as well as evil magicians and magic-users.  Wearing first a green and then later a blue turban, he traveled around the world in his quest to fight for justice and mercy.  Often doing stage magic when performing for audiences, Zambini was in reality a powerful magician.

Here are some examples of how his powers manifested, often by him speaking magical spells:

• Owned a boomerang amulet that caused evil to return to where it

  

  Zambini's last words in Zip Comics # 35.

  began.
• Hypnotism.
• Could change an object's size or appearance.
• Had a radioscopic mind that picked up distress calls.
• Could teleport.
• Could fly.
• Could control the weather.
• Could cast illusions.
• Could become invisible.

Zambini was very powerful as he once defeated Satan and caused Hell to freeze over.  He had one major weakness though- he lost his powers at the touch of another person's hand.

Zambini appeared in Zip Comics # 1-35.

Here is his first appearance in Zip Comics # 1.

Dakor the Detective Magician

"Fists before magic!"

~ Dakor the Magician

DAKOR THE DETECTIVE MAGICIAN

Real Name:  Unknown 

First Appearance: Mystic Comics # 1 (March 1940)

Publisher:  Timely Comics

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"Dakor, the detective magician, world-renowned for this exploits, deals only with unusual crimes, and his fees are high.  But his name is enough to strike terror into the hearts of criminals the world over."


Dakor the Magician was a detective for hire, charging high fees to solve crimes with his magic.   He had an office staffed by his secretary, Williams, who conducted his business for him.


Dakor's magic manifested in numerous way, from transforming objects to hypnotism.

The following is his first appearance in Mystic Comics # 1.