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Who Is E. Wilbur Wolfingham? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

E. Wilbur Wolfingham (DC Comics): Confidence trickster, and inadvertent foe of Superman.

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E. Wilbur Wolfingham is a DC Comics comic book character, with over 31 comic issue appearances. Confidence trickster, and inadvertent foe of Superman.

Who is E. Wilbur Wolfingham?

Origin Wilbur started out looking like a carbon copy of W.C. Fields - he would often try to swindle some unsuspecting mark, only to have Superman turn the tables on him. Wilbur would eventually reform, but only on Earth-2 . Earth-1's version would continue to be a nuisance for the Man of Steel . Creation Wilbur was created by Bill Finger . His first appearance was Superman #26 . Character Evolution Wilbur Wolfingham is little more than a confidence trickster, conning people out of their savings wherever possible. Wolfingham formed a company - allegedly to make a movie starring has-been stars - but his plan was to get them to invest in his project and then abscond with the money.

Key facts

E. Wilbur Wolfingham is of human origin and first appeared in "Radio Berlin". The character is published by DC Comics. With 31 recorded issue appearances, E. Wilbur Wolfingham ranks among the most featured characters in comics.

Frequently asked questions

Who is E. Wilbur Wolfingham?

Confidence trickster, and inadvertent foe of Superman.

When did E. Wilbur Wolfingham first appear?

E. Wilbur Wolfingham first appeared in "Radio Berlin".

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