Who Is Captain Crusader? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Captain Crusader is a Dark Horse Comics comic book character, the alter ego of Steve Richards, with over 3 comic issue appearances. An ordinary man who decided to play superhero to get a merchandising deal with a toy company for manufacturing Captain Crusader action figures.

Who is Captain Crusader?

Origin Steve Richards is an ordinary human being who decided to play superhero to get a merchandising deal with the Tomyco Toy Company for manufacturing Captain Crusader's action figure. While building confidence by apprehending small-time muggers, he eventually met his match in hardened street thugs. Beaten up time and again, he nevertheless went out as Captain Crusader again, until a mugger in the park drew a gun on him and fired. It is unknown if Captain Crusader was hit and if so, survived the shot. Creation Captain Crusader was created by Gary Martin .

Key facts

Captain Crusader is of human origin and first appeared in "Babes 'n Arms; The Masque; Captain Crusader". The character is published by Dark Horse Comics. With 3 recorded issue appearances, Captain Crusader ranks among the most featured characters in comics.