Who Is S.T.R.I.P.E.? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

S.T.R.I.P.E. is a DC Comics comic book character, the alter ego of Patrick Dugan, with over 373 comic issue appearances. Patrick Dugan started crime-fighting as the adult sidekick to the Star Spangled Kid. He is currently the partner to his step-daughter Courtney Whitmore AKA Stargirl.

Who is S.T.R.I.P.E.?

Creation Pat Dugan was created by Superman creator, Jerry Siegel , and artist Hal Sherman for Action Comics #40 , September 1941. He was created as a adult sidekick to the Star Spangled Kid . He was one of many patriotic themed superheroes of the time. In the comic, Stars and S.T.R.I.P.E. #1 he went under the identity of S.T.R.I.P.E. with his stepdaughter, Courtney Whitmore , she became Stargirl. History Wealthy brat Sylvester Pemberton and garage mechanic Pat Dugan formed a unique bond when they had the opportunity to fight off some Nazi agents, who had interrupted a patriotic film and were inciting the audience to riot. They beat the agents soundly.

Key facts

S.T.R.I.P.E. is of human origin and first appeared in "The Reformation of Nancy Thorgenson". The character is published by DC Comics. With 373 recorded issue appearances, S.T.R.I.P.E. ranks among the most featured characters in comics.