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''Mandrake'' started publication in 1934, and is still going. The first story ''The Cobra'' introduced Mandrake's [[Bash Brothers|bash brother]], Lothar, an African prince who preferred fighting evil to his princely duties. Oh, yeah, Lothar is black. And perhaps the earliest black character portrayed seriously in comics. The second story ''The Hawk'' introduced Narda, who would become Mandrake's romantic interest. After [[Comic Book Time|sixty years]] they finally married in 1998.
''Mandrake'' started publication in 1934, and is still going. The first story ''The Cobra'' introduced Mandrake's [[Bash Brothers|bash brother]], Lothar, an African prince who preferred fighting evil to his princely duties. Oh, yeah, Lothar is black. And perhaps the earliest black character portrayed seriously in comics. The second story ''The Hawk'' introduced Narda, who would become Mandrake's romantic interest. After [[Comic Book Time|sixty years]] they finally married in 1998.


Educated in the mysterious ''Collegium Magikos'' in the Himalayas, Mandrake's main ability is the power to [[Master of Illusion|create any illusion]] he can think of in a target's mind, just by "gesturing hypnotically." He also has some [[Psychic Powers|telepathic abilities.]] Naturally, his illusion-casting powers make him the [[M Agicians Are Wizards|world's greatest stage magician,]] and that is how he earns his living when he's not busy fighting the forces of evil.
Educated in the mysterious ''Collegium Magikos'' in the Himalayas, Mandrake's main ability is the power to [[Master of Illusion|create any illusion]] he can think of in a target's mind, just by "gesturing hypnotically." He also has some [[Psychic Powers|telepathic abilities.]] Naturally, his illusion-casting powers make him the [[Magicians Are Wizards|world's greatest stage magician,]] and that is how he earns his living when he's not busy fighting the forces of evil.


Art on the series was done by Phil Davis, and later by Fred Fredericks. Following Lee Falk's death, Fredericks took over writing the series as well.
Art on the series was done by Phil Davis, and later by Fred Fredericks. Following Lee Falk's death, Fredericks took over writing the series as well.
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* [[Cool Old Guy]]: Mandrake's dad Theron.
* [[Cool Old Guy]]: Mandrake's dad Theron.
* [[Crossover]]: As an African prince, Lothar is invited to [[The Phantom (Comic Strip)|The Phantom]]'s wedding. Mandrake gets to tag along.
* [[Crossover]]: As an African prince, Lothar is invited to [[The Phantom (Comic Strip)|The Phantom]]'s wedding. Mandrake gets to tag along.
* [[Everythings Better With Princesses]]: Princess Narda
* [[Everything's Better With Princesses]]: Princess Narda
* [[Evil Twin]]: Derek
* [[Evil Twin]]: Derek
* [[Fair for Its Day]]: Lothar being an African prince as well as the team muscle may seem very stereotypical. But compared to almost any other black characters in the forties and fifties, he was portrayed with much respect and dignity.
* [[Fair for Its Day]]: Lothar being an African prince as well as the team muscle may seem very stereotypical. But compared to almost any other black characters in the forties and fifties, he was portrayed with much respect and dignity.
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* [[Home Base]]: Xanadu
* [[Home Base]]: Xanadu
* [[Informed Attractiveness]]: Lee Falk sometimes went to extreme lengths to point out just how beautiful Narda is.
* [[Informed Attractiveness]]: Lee Falk sometimes went to extreme lengths to point out just how beautiful Narda is.
* [[Laser Guided Amnesia]]: Mandrake's memory has been "fixed" several times, usually by well-meaning, but condescending aliens and time-travellers who think it's too dangerous to let him remember all the fantastic things he has seen.
* [[Laser-Guided Amnesia]]: Mandrake's memory has been "fixed" several times, usually by well-meaning, but condescending aliens and time-travellers who think it's too dangerous to let him remember all the fantastic things he has seen.
* [[Luke I Am Your Father]]: Theron
* [[Luke, I Am Your Father]]: Theron
* [[M Agicians Are Wizards]]
* [[Magicians Are Wizards]]
* [[Master of Disguise]]: The Clay Camel
* [[Master of Disguise]]: The Clay Camel
** And later his daughter, The Brass Monkey.
** And later his daughter, The Brass Monkey.
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* [[Villain Exit Stage Left]]: The Clay Camel would almost always get away in the end by disguising himself into an inconspicuous bystander or police officer and sneak away. The heroes would then realize they've been foiled when they find a discarded disguise and one of his [[Calling Card]] camel figurines. The Brass Monkey used the same trick.
* [[Villain Exit Stage Left]]: The Clay Camel would almost always get away in the end by disguising himself into an inconspicuous bystander or police officer and sneak away. The heroes would then realize they've been foiled when they find a discarded disguise and one of his [[Calling Card]] camel figurines. The Brass Monkey used the same trick.
* [[Wizarding School]]: ''Collegium Magikos''
* [[Wizarding School]]: ''Collegium Magikos''
* [[Worlds Strongest Man]]: Lothar
* [[World's Strongest Man]]: Lothar


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Mandrake and Lothar.


Lee Falk's (The Phantom) first comic series, Mandrake the Magician is his other contender for "first costumed superhero in the comics". It all depends on if you want to count a tuxedo, with top hat and cape no less, as a costume.

Mandrake started publication in 1934, and is still going. The first story The Cobra introduced Mandrake's bash brother, Lothar, an African prince who preferred fighting evil to his princely duties. Oh, yeah, Lothar is black. And perhaps the earliest black character portrayed seriously in comics. The second story The Hawk introduced Narda, who would become Mandrake's romantic interest. After sixty years they finally married in 1998.

Educated in the mysterious Collegium Magikos in the Himalayas, Mandrake's main ability is the power to create any illusion he can think of in a target's mind, just by "gesturing hypnotically." He also has some telepathic abilities. Naturally, his illusion-casting powers make him the world's greatest stage magician, and that is how he earns his living when he's not busy fighting the forces of evil.

Art on the series was done by Phil Davis, and later by Fred Fredericks. Following Lee Falk's death, Fredericks took over writing the series as well.

Mandrake's adventures provide examples of:

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