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Judge Crater

Judge Crater

A New York judge famous for his mysterious disappearance

Name:
Judge Crater
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Real name:
Joseph Force Crater
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Birth date:
January 5th, 1889
Gender:
Male
Powers:
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Origin

Born in Pennsylvania, Joseph Crater was appointed an Associate Justice for the New York Supreme Court in April 1930.

Creation

Joseph Crater was a real person. He made his first appearance in comics in Secrets of Sinister House #7.

Major Story Arcs

Disappearance

Judge Crater goes missing with no trace on August 6th, 1930. His case receives a great deal of public attention and interest. Despite this, neither he nor his body are ever found. He is declared dead nine years later.

Powers and Abilities

Joseph Crater was an intelligent man, and was a highly educated lawyer.

Issues

November 1972

April 2011

Volumes

1972

2010

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