Who Is John Law? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

John Law is a DC Comics comic book character, the alter ego of Jonathan Law, with over 135 comic issue appearances. Researching for a book on “mystery-men” in the 1940s, Jonathan Law ended up donning his own costume to become the Tarantula. Law became a member of the wartime All-Star Squadron and did his part in keeping the shores of the U.S. safe for democracy.

Who is John Law?

Major Story Arcs Sandman's original costume Jonathan “John” Law was a best-selling mystery writer in the late 1930s. As more and more “mystery-men”, like the Crimson Avenger , started appearing in the States, John Law began doing research for a non-fiction book about them. In the summer of 1941, during the course of his research, Law interviewed fellow mystery writer Dian Belmont about her association with the Sandman ( Wesley Dodds ). From that meeting Miss Belmont gave Law a sketch of a new costume she designed for Sandman, though she was certain he would reject it. Taking his research a step further, Law decided to become a costumed crime-fighter himself. Inspired by his pet tarantula, Law took the name Tarantula for his alter ego. He also entrusted his dual identity to his housekeeper Olga , who fashioned Law’s costume based on the Sandman outfit designed by Miss Belmont. One night while the Sandman was out of town, Dian Belmont donned his original costume in order to investigate a case of sabotage.

Key facts

John Law is of human origin and first appeared in "The Bund Saboteurs". The character is published by DC Comics. With 135 recorded issue appearances, John Law ranks among the most featured characters in comics.