The Scythe

Real Name: Roger Loring

Identity/Class: Normal human

Occupation: Private detective

Affiliations: Johnny Gardenia, Chantilly Lace, Mason Dixon, Rusty Braces

Enemies: The Face, the Button Man

Known Relatives: None.

Aliases: None.

Base of Operations: Unidentified Eastern coast U.S. city (likely NYC)

First Appearance: Ms.Tree's Thrilling Detective Adventures#2 (Eclipse Comics, April 1983)

Powers/Abilities: Excellent fighter, and expert with his chosen weapon, a whiplike length of cord ending in a small scythe. Agile and able to traverse the city across the rooftops.

History: After his friend Johnny Gardenia was murdered by the mob private investigator Roger Loring decided to take up the case, but aware that he and his friends would be easy targets for retaliation once the gang learned of his involvement he decided to adopt a costumed identity as the vigilante the Scythe.

Comments: Created by Dean Mullaney.

CLARIFICATIONS: None.

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