Who Is Captain Action? Origin, Powers and Key Facts
Captain Action (Company-Licensed): Captain Action was a toy line from the late 1960s, bought by DC Comics in 1968. Moonstone is recently publishing new issues of the Captain Action comi
Captain Action is a Company-Licensed comic book character, the alter ego of Clive Arno, with over 44 comic issue appearances. Captain Action was a toy line from the late 1960s, bought by DC Comics in 1968. Moonstone is recently publishing new issues of the Captain Action comic book.
Who is Captain Action?
Clive Arno was a widowed archaeologist and museum curator, and was described as having located "the Coins of Power" in a buried city. These Coins of Power grant Arno the abilities of several Greek, Roman, and Norse gods, and he uses these powers to fight evil as "Captain Action." His son, Carl, became his sidekick "Action Boy" (later "Kid Action") and his deceased wife's father, gone mad in a mishap, became his archenemy, Dr. Evil .
Key facts
Captain Action is of human origin. The character is published by Company-Licensed. With 44 recorded issue appearances, Captain Action ranks among the most featured characters in comics.
Frequently asked questions
Who is Captain Action?
Captain Action was a toy line from the late 1960s, bought by DC Comics in 1968. Moonstone is recently publishing new issues of the Captain Action comic book.
What is Captain Action's real name?
Captain Action's real identity is Clive Arno.
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