Purple Zombie

Real Name: Zoro

Identity/Class: Undead (zombie)

Occupation: Crimefighter

Affiliations: Kim Hale, Professor Elton, Chico

Enemies: Dr. Malinsky

Known Relatives: None

Aliases: None

Base of Operations: U.S.A.

First Appearance: Reg'lar Fellas Heroics Comics #1 (Eastern Color Printing, 1940)

Powers/Abilities: Superhuman strength, bulletproof.

History: Plotting to create a zombie army to conquer the world, Dr. Malinksy animated a purple zombie, then shot his assistant Kim Hale, who objected to Malinsky's nefarious plans. However the Purple Zombie also objected to Malinsky's plan, declaring "So I am a zombie without a conscience, aye, but not without a brain. You and your backers sought to gain power by violating the dead...but you reckoned without me!" He swiftly slew Malinsky and his allies.

Comments: Created by Tarpe Miller. Purple Zombie appeared in Reg'lar Fellas #1 through #12.

Image used on this page courtesy of Kyle Sims.

CLARIFICATIONS: Not to be confused with

• anyone else who is Purple or a zombie/undead

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