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Who Is Mr. Justice? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Mr. Justice (Archie Comics): "Show me your evil while trying to elude me! It can only add fire to my already raging fury!" Golden Age version appearing in Blue Ribbon Comics #9-20

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Mr. Justice is a Archie Comics comic book character, the alter ego of Paul Morse, with over 66 comic issue appearances. "Show me your evil while trying to elude me! It can only add fire to my already raging fury!" Golden Age version appearing in Blue Ribbon Comics #9-20, Jackpot Comics #1-6 is in the Public Domain.

Who is Mr. Justice?

History During the Rogers Rebellion in Scotland in 1040, England's 20 year-old Prince James is lured to a tower of the Castle of Solway Firth and slain by assassins. Because his destiny was thwarted by human intervention, James' spirit is not allowed to rest. Trapped in the castle, he kills those who slew him, then does little else for centuries afterwards. Finally in 1940, with the onset of the war, the British dismantle his castle and ship it to the United States for safekeeping. However, the vessel carrying the castle is sunk by an enemy submarine, thus freeing James' spirit. Making his way to the U.S., James comes to be known as Mr. Justice, using powers derived from "the spectral planes" to protect others from the kind of foul play that ended his natural life. Powers Among Mr.

Key facts

Mr. Justice is of god/eternal origin. The character is published by Archie Comics. With 66 recorded issue appearances, Mr. Justice ranks among the most featured characters in comics.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Mr. Justice?

"Show me your evil while trying to elude me! It can only add fire to my already raging fury!" Golden Age version appearing in Blue Ribbon Comics #9-20, Jackpot Comics #1-6 is in the Public Domain.

What is Mr. Justice's real name?

Mr. Justice's real identity is Paul Morse.

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