Gypo

Real Name: Unrevealed (maybe Gypo)

Identity/Class: Unrevealed

Occupation: Unclear - it's not certain if his attempts to scare Bobby constitute him doing his job or just trying to amuse himself

Affiliations: Fido (his pet demon/dragon)

Enemies: Bobby

Known Relatives: Unidentified wife

Aliases: The Gypsy Giant

Base of Operations: Unidentified forest in an unspecified country

First Appearance: USA Comics #5 (Timely Comics, Summer 1942)

Powers/Abilities: A giant (approx. 8 feet tall) with commensurately heightened strength. Able to create or summon monsters from out of nowhere.

History: Gypo was a giant of Romany origin who lived in the woods of an unspecified country, and liked to frighten, though not actually harm, anyone who passed through his territory. However, he found his match in the youthful pre-teen Bobby, who proved unimpressed with all of Gypo's attempts to scare him; when Gypo finally gave up in despair, Bobby began to show some sympathy, but their discussion was interrupted by the arrival of Gypo's wife, who chastised him to return home and look after his pet Fido.

Comments: One of the more ...unfortunately named Golden Age characters, it's probably not surprising that Gypo hasn't made an appearance since his single story in 1942. At best he's a negative stereotype in name and appearance.

CLARIFICATIONS: Not to be confused with

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