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Who Is Texas Kid (Temple)? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Texas Kid (Temple) (Marvel): Masked western hero

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Texas Kid (Temple) is a Marvel comic book character, the alter ego of Lancelot Temple, with over 127 comic issue appearances. Masked western hero

Who is Texas Kid (Temple)?

A skilled gunfighter and horseman Son of Zane Temple, a Texas veteran of the Texas independence war. His father became blind after an attack by bandits that he had put in prison. Lancelot and his father were assisted by the wanderer gunfighters Red Hawk and Emilio the Mexican. They taught the young Lancelot the arts of the gun, knife and hand-to-hand fighting. Despite that his father made him vow to never use violence. When the bandit responsible for his father's blinding and mother's killing returned to the town, Lancelot Temple decided to take revenge. Putting on "caballero" clothing gifted by Emilio and a yellow mask to hide is identity, he called himself Texas Kid, got revenge for his parents and became a fighter for justice. Relation with Outlaw Kid After the cancellation of the Texas Kid, Marvel created another character also called Lance Temple, that was called " Outlaw Kid ".

Key facts

Texas Kid (Temple) is of human origin and first appeared in "The Texas Kid Is Born". The character is published by Marvel. With 127 recorded issue appearances, Texas Kid (Temple) ranks among the most featured characters in comics.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Texas Kid (Temple)?

Masked western hero

What is Texas Kid (Temple)'s real name?

Texas Kid (Temple)'s real identity is Lancelot Temple.

When did Texas Kid (Temple) first appear?

Texas Kid (Temple) first appeared in "The Texas Kid Is Born".

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