This weekend’s superhero post from Balladeer’s Blog looks at the Black Spider, a neglected Ace Periodicals character from the 40s. FOR MANY MORE ACE CHARACTERS CLICK HERE. THE BLACK SPIDER Secret Identity: Ralph Nelson First Appearance: Super Mystery Comics Vol 1 #3 (Oct 1940) Origin: District Attorney Ralph Nelson grew disgusted with seeing criminals escape […]

THE BLACK SPIDER (1940-1942): NEGLECTED GOLDEN AGE SUPERHERO