The Dragon

The Dragon was a character that pushes the definition of super-hero. If not for the kooky/scary face on his shirt, anyone would think Marine Sergeant Red McGraw was just your same old leader of a colorful band of Chinese guerillas. Because of his valor, he earned the nickname of “the Dragon” and fought battles in Japanese occupied territories. In his first escapade, he single-handedly took out a Japanese battleship. His second-in-command, Chang, attacked with a grip of steel. (Doll Man #2)

Throughout the Dragon’s adventures, no other Chinese men were named (one wielded a cleaver like the Blackhawks’ Chop Chop). Instead, more American characters crept into the mix. The war got personal when his enemy captured the beautiful Princess Lotus Moon, whom McGraw knew in grade school. (#3) Along the way, they saved an American woman who joined them and served as a nurse. (#5) In his final adventure, yet another unlikely American joined the cause, playboy Mortimer Van Dine. (#6)