Merlin

Real Name: Jock Kellog

Identity/Class: Human magic user

Occupation: Playboy

Affiliations: Helena

Enemies: Unknown

Known Relatives: Merlin (ancestor), unnamed uncle (deceased)

Aliases: The Magician

Base of Operations: Unknown

First Appearance: National Comics #1 (Quality Comics, July 1940)

Powers/Abilities: While wearing the original Merlin's cloak, he is capable of casting spells.

History: Running out of cash, playboy Jock Kellog visited his dying uncle in the hope of inheriting some money when his elderly relative died. Instead he discovered that he was the last descendent of Merlin the magician of Camelot. Given a hooded cloak, he found that he could perform magic so long as he wore it, and decided to use his new powers to fight crime and Nazi aggression.

Comments: Merlin appeared in National Comics #1-45. After D.C. bought the Quality stable he was revived in All-Star Comics #1, where he and fellow mage, Tor, were killed.

CLARIFICATIONS: Not to be confused with

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