Shield II
Created by:
Irv Novick & Harry
Shorten
Real Name:
Joe Higgins
Joined Mighty Crusaders:
Shield II is not a member of the
Mighty Crusaders
First Appearance:
Super Comics #1,
1942
Origin:
Joe
Higgins, the son of scientist Tom Higgins, whose research had included a
quest for a chemical to give super-powers to ordinary humans. With
success within his grasp, the elder Higgins was killed by foreign
agents. The son, a R.C.M.P., used the process on himself, then made put
together a skin-tight outfit based on the Canadian flag to become
Mountie Extraordinary, the Shield. (note: During World
War II Canada used the Union Jack)
History:
For
all intents and purposes the Canadian Shield was the same as his US
counterpart, the stories were the same but redrawn by Canadian artists
who adjusted the costume for the Canadian audience.
