Who Is Zorro? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Zorro is a In the Public Domain comic book character, the alter ego of Don Diego de la Vega, with over 885 comic issue appearances. Zorro, the secret identity of Don Diego de la Vega is the most famous swordsman in comics and film. Zorro takes a lot of pleasure from humiliating his foes, those who seek to exploit the general public and poor, in front of everyone.

Who is Zorro?

Origin Due to Zorro being a character in the public domain his history often changes but his origin regardless as follows: Don Diego became Zorro to "avenge the helpless, to punish cruel politicians and to aid the oppressed". Creation Zorro was created by Johnston McCulley , and originally debuted in print in the 1919 novella, The Curse of Capistrano. His public domain status is disputed. Character Evolution Zorro is said to be a long legendary crusader who is only to appear in great times of hardship and oppression, this theme is passed down throughout the ages and would seem to be a recurring theme. The mark of Zorro has remained the same and unchanged; a capital Z with no less than the best classic swordsmanship. His sword is traditionally a stainless steel double-edged fencing sword and not a massive medieval long sword. The caped vigilante rarely fights with a shield and has always rode a black horse. Zorro, like any other comic character, has experienced various changes to his outfit, which also vary depending on the comic writer.

Key facts

Zorro is of human origin and first appeared in "Lutte sans merci". The character is published by In the Public Domain. With 885 recorded issue appearances, Zorro ranks among the most featured characters in comics.