Who Is Zippo? Origin, Powers and Key Facts
Zippo (Hillman): origin, story and key facts about the character.
Zippo is a Hillman comic book character, the alter ego of Joe Blair, with over 12 comic issue appearances.
Who is Zippo?
Joe Blair was a private detective whose superhero alter ego was named Zippo. Zippo was a very different sort of hero during the Golden Age as he didn't have super powers with which to fight crime. Instead, he had an armored suit with motorized pistons which operated wheeled boots that enabled him to travel as fast as a speeding automobile, usually around 65 MPH. The wheels also included razor sharp treads which enabled him to cut through metal. The character is also considered Public Domain as the original publisher went out of business and the copyrights were never renewed prior to 1977.
Key facts
Zippo is of human origin and first appeared in "The Boy King and The Giant". The character is published by Hillman. With 12 recorded issue appearances, Zippo ranks among the most featured characters in comics.
Frequently asked questions
Who is Zippo?
Zippo is a Hillman comic character with 12 issue appearances.
What is Zippo's real name?
Zippo's real identity is Joe Blair.
When did Zippo first appear?
Zippo first appeared in "The Boy King and The Giant".
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