Who Is Dan Richards? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Dan Richards is a DC Comics comic book character, the alter ego of Donald Richards, with over 127 comic issue appearances. The first costumed Manhunter originally from Quality Comics and later acquired by DC Comics in 1956.

Who is Dan Richards?

Disambiguation This page is for the 1st Manhunter , Dan Richards. 2nd Manhunter: Paul Kirk (Rick Nelson) 3rd Manhunter: Paul Kirk II 4th Manhunter: Paul Kirk III 5th Manhunter: Mark Shaw 6th Manhunter: Mark Shaw (Impostor) 7th Manhunter: Chase Lawler 8th Manhunter: Kirk Depaul 9th Manhunter: Kate Spencer Major Story Arcs Quality Comics' costumed Manhunter debuted in Police Comics #8 which was written by Tex Blaisdell and drawn by Alex Kotzky . Dan Richards had graduated at the bottom of his Police Academy class while his friend, Jim, had graduated with top honors. When Jim refused to kill for a corrupt politician, Jim was framed for murder. Richards became the Manhunter to prove Jim's innocence and capture the real killer. The Manhunter solved the case and captured the real murderer based on secret files he had gathered on known criminals. Richards continued being the Manhunter whenever the authorities were unable to solve mysteries or capture criminals. The Manhunter had a dog as a partner named Thor, the Thunderdog , that was always nearby when Richards walked his patrol as a policeman.

Key facts

Dan Richards is of human origin. The character is published by DC Comics. With 127 recorded issue appearances, Dan Richards ranks among the most featured characters in comics.