Who Is The Claw? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

The Claw is a In the Public Domain comic book character, the alter ego of Claw, with over 92 comic issue appearances. The Claw is a golden age supervillan of Daredevil and Silver Streak. “A monster of miraculous powers who is out to dominate the universe,” The Claw was billed as “the world’s worst villain.” The character is in the Public Domain.

Who is The Claw?

Origin Though depicted in a stereotypical and borderline racist manner as an Asian villain, the Claw has more in common with Godzilla than with Dr. Fu Manchu and his ilk.The Claw was born in a thriving little village in named “Death’s Head”. There, a veiled young woman named Zola was proprietor of a popular tavern. A cruel boss, she actually slew employees who asked for their wages. One day, a yellow-skinned brute named Mei Ting came to see her about marriage. What he really wanted was half ownership of the tavern. Furious at his proposal, the uppity Zola tried to stab him to death. During the tussle, the brute yanked off her veil, revealing the woman’s long fangs.

Key facts

The Claw is of mutant origin and first appeared in "On a Map the Island of Ricca is but a Dot..". The character is published by In the Public Domain. With 92 recorded issue appearances, The Claw ranks among the most featured characters in comics.