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'''Cyril "Speed" Saunders''' is a [[DC Comics]] [[fictional character|character]], first appearing in ''[[Detective Comics]]'' #1 (1937).
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'''Cyril "Speed" Saunders''' is a [[DC Comics]] character, first appearing in ''[[Detective Comics]]'' as the first featured character in the anthology series around the [[Golden Age of Comic Books]] created by [[E.C. Stoner]].<ref>{{cite book |last1=Cowsill |first1=Alan |last2=Irvine |first2=Alex |last3=Korte |first3=Steve |last4=Manning |first4=Matt |last5=Wiacek |first5=Win |last6=Wilson |first6=Sven |title=The DC Comics Encyclopedia: The Definitive Guide to the Characters of the DC Universe |date=2016 |publisher=DK Publishing |isbn=978-1-4654-5357-0 |page=355}}</ref> He is depicted as an adventurer and detective during the 1930s and 1940s. He would then later be revived in a supporting character role as the retconned grandfather of the current [[Hawkgirl (Kendra Saunders)|Kendra Saunders]], and first cousin to the original Hawkgirl, [[Shiera Sanders Hall]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Markstein |first1=Don |title=Speed Saunders, Ace Investigator |url=http://www.toonopedia.com/speedsau.htm |website=Don Markstein's Toonopedia |accessdate=23 April 2020}}</ref>


==Publication history==
==Publication history==
Speed Saunders is the first featured character in the longest running series [[anthology]] [[American comic book]] series of [[DC Comics]] named ''[[Detective Comics]]'' in the first issue of the series starting in March 1937. He was regularly featured in the anthology series for about 50 issues.<ref name="Syfy">{{cite web |last1=Funk |first1=Matthew |title=Before Batman: looking back at Detective Comics #1 80 years later |url=https://www.syfy.com/syfywire/detective-comics-issue-1-retrospective |website=SYFY WIRE |accessdate=25 April 2019 |language=en |date=2 March 2017}}</ref><ref name="Tech times">{{cite web |last1=McCool |first1=Ben |title=Exploring The Forgotten Back-Up Stories In Batman, Superman And Spider-Man's First Appearances |url=https://www.techtimes.com/articles/77838/20150819/exploring-the-forgotten-back-up-stories-in-batman-superman-and-spider-mans-first-appearances.htm |website=Tech Times |accessdate=25 April 2019 |language=en |date=19 August 2015}}</ref><ref name="Times">{{cite web |last1=January 16 |first1=Chad A. Burdette on |last2=PM |first2=Chad A. Burdette on |title=Detective Comics – A Countdown to #1000 : The Golden Age |url=https://blog.timesunion.com/comicbooks/detective-comics-a-countdown-to-1000-the-golden-age/14807/ |website=Times Union |accessdate=25 April 2019 |date=16 January 2019}}</ref> In 1999 [[James Robinson (comics)|James Robinson]] and [[David S. Goyer]] used the character in ''JSA Secret Files'' #1.
Cyril "Speed" Saunders first appeared in Detective Comics #1 (1937). In 1999 [[James Robinson (comics)|James Robinson]] and [[David S. Goyer]] used the character in ''JSA Secret Files'' #1. He is depicted as an adventurer and detective during the 1930s and 1940s. He He is later retconned as the grandfather of the current [[Hawkgirl (Kendra Saunders)]], and first cousin to the original Hawkgirl, [[Shiera Sanders Hall]].


==Fictional character biography==
==Fictional character biography==
Cyril started out as a G-Man, working in the FBI's River Patrol Division.<ref>Detective Comics #1 [Millennium Edition] (1937)[reprinted 2001].</ref> In addition to being a G-Man, he also seemed to be both an adventurer and detective depending on the needs of the story. Eventually, it was revealed that he was a private investigator and later a member of the [[Office of Strategic Services|OSS]]. During those time he meets [[Sandman (Wesley Dodds)|Wesley Dodds]] and the two become lifelong friends. (''JSA Secret Files'' #1, 1999)
Cyril started as a G-Man, working in the FBI's River Patrol Division.<ref>''Detective Comics'' #1</ref> In addition to being a G-Man, he also seemed to be both an adventurer and detective depending on the needs of the story. He investigated murder cases, and also once fought with a mad scientist who'd transplanted a human brain into an ape.<ref>{{cite book |last1=Nevins |first1=Jess |title=Encyclopedia of Golden Age Superheroes |date=2013 |publisher=High Rock Press |isbn=978-1-61318-023-5 |page=232}}</ref>


In 1938 Saunders becomes involved in the [[Office of Strategic Services]] (OSS), participating in counterespionage operations throughout [[World War II]]. (''JSA Secret Files'' #1, 1999)
Eventually, it was revealed that he was a private investigator and later a member of the [[Office of Strategic Services|OSS]]. During that time he meets [[Sandman (Wesley Dodds)|Wesley Dodds]] and the two become lifelong friends (''JSA Secret Files'' #1 1999).

In 1938 Saunders became involved in the [[Office of Strategic Services]] (OSS), participating in counterespionage operations throughout [[World War II]](''JSA Secret Files'' #1 1999).


In the modern era, Cyril finds his orphaned granddaughter, Kendra Saunders; he takes her in and begins training her in hand-to-hand combat and other skills. He knows that she has a great destiny as the next [[Hawkgirl]].
In the modern era, Cyril finds his orphaned granddaughter, Kendra Saunders; he takes her in and begins training her in hand-to-hand combat and other skills. He knows that she has a great destiny as the next [[Hawkgirl]].


Cyril joined his friend Wesley Dodds on a trip into [[China]] and [[Tibet]] and the [[Himalayas]]. It is on Mt. Kailash that the two meet with the [[Gray Man]]. The two men receive the location of three babies, one of which is to receive the essence of [[Doctor Fate|Dr. Fate]] and so become the newest incarnation of that hero. Saunders leaves Wesley on that Mount so as to take the information to [[Alan Scott]] and the [[Justice Society of America|JSA]], as well as to [[Sanderson Hawkins]]. (''JSA Secret Files'' #1, 1999)
Cyril joined his friend Wesley Dodds on a trip to [[China]], [[Tibet]], and the [[Himalayas]]. It is on Mt. Kailash that the two meet with the Gray Man. The two men receive the location of three babies, one of which is to receive the essence of [[Doctor Fate|Dr. Fate]] and so become the newest incarnation of that hero. Saunders leaves Wesley on that Mount to take the information to [[Alan Scott]] and the [[Justice Society of America|JSA]], as well as to [[Sanderson Hawkins]] (''JSA Secret Files'' #1 1999).


Once in China proper, Cyril also contacts his granddaughter Kendra and gives her information on one of the babies. He tells her to go to [[Vancouver]], [[British Columbia]] and to protect that baby. (''JSA'' #2, 1999)
Once in China proper, Cyril also contacts his granddaughter Kendra and gives her information on one of the babies. He tells her to go to [[Vancouver]], [[British Columbia]] and to protect that baby (''JSA'' #2 1999).


==References==
==References==
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==Further reading==
* [http://www.toonopedia.com/speedsau.htm Speed Saunders] on Don Markstein's Toonopedia
* [http://www.thrillingdetective.com/speed.html Speed Saunders] on Thrilling Detective
* [http://www.comicbookbin.com/Speed_Saunders001.html Speed Saunders] on Comic Book Bin


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Latest revision as of 05:12, 20 March 2024

Speed Saunders
Speed Saunders, Hawkman (vol. 4) #1. Artwork by Rags Morales.
Publication information
PublisherDC Comics
First appearanceDetective Comics #1 (March 1937)
Created byE.C. Stoner
In-story information
Full nameCyril "Speed" Saunders
Team affiliationsAll-Star Squadron
AbilitiesGood detective skills, good brawler

Cyril "Speed" Saunders is a DC Comics character, first appearing in Detective Comics as the first featured character in the anthology series around the Golden Age of Comic Books created by E.C. Stoner.[1] He is depicted as an adventurer and detective during the 1930s and 1940s. He would then later be revived in a supporting character role as the retconned grandfather of the current Kendra Saunders, and first cousin to the original Hawkgirl, Shiera Sanders Hall.[2]

Publication history[edit]

Speed Saunders is the first featured character in the longest running series anthology American comic book series of DC Comics named Detective Comics in the first issue of the series starting in March 1937. He was regularly featured in the anthology series for about 50 issues.[3][4][5] In 1999 James Robinson and David S. Goyer used the character in JSA Secret Files #1.

Fictional character biography[edit]

Cyril started as a G-Man, working in the FBI's River Patrol Division.[6] In addition to being a G-Man, he also seemed to be both an adventurer and detective depending on the needs of the story. He investigated murder cases, and also once fought with a mad scientist who'd transplanted a human brain into an ape.[7]

Eventually, it was revealed that he was a private investigator and later a member of the OSS. During that time he meets Wesley Dodds and the two become lifelong friends (JSA Secret Files #1 1999).

In 1938 Saunders became involved in the Office of Strategic Services (OSS), participating in counterespionage operations throughout World War II(JSA Secret Files #1 1999).

In the modern era, Cyril finds his orphaned granddaughter, Kendra Saunders; he takes her in and begins training her in hand-to-hand combat and other skills. He knows that she has a great destiny as the next Hawkgirl.

Cyril joined his friend Wesley Dodds on a trip to China, Tibet, and the Himalayas. It is on Mt. Kailash that the two meet with the Gray Man. The two men receive the location of three babies, one of which is to receive the essence of Dr. Fate and so become the newest incarnation of that hero. Saunders leaves Wesley on that Mount to take the information to Alan Scott and the JSA, as well as to Sanderson Hawkins (JSA Secret Files #1 1999).

Once in China proper, Cyril also contacts his granddaughter Kendra and gives her information on one of the babies. He tells her to go to Vancouver, British Columbia and to protect that baby (JSA #2 1999).

References[edit]

  1. ^ Cowsill, Alan; Irvine, Alex; Korte, Steve; Manning, Matt; Wiacek, Win; Wilson, Sven (2016). The DC Comics Encyclopedia: The Definitive Guide to the Characters of the DC Universe. DK Publishing. p. 355. ISBN 978-1-4654-5357-0.
  2. ^ Markstein, Don. "Speed Saunders, Ace Investigator". Don Markstein's Toonopedia. Retrieved 23 April 2020.
  3. ^ Funk, Matthew (2 March 2017). "Before Batman: looking back at Detective Comics #1 80 years later". SYFY WIRE. Retrieved 25 April 2019.
  4. ^ McCool, Ben (19 August 2015). "Exploring The Forgotten Back-Up Stories In Batman, Superman And Spider-Man's First Appearances". Tech Times. Retrieved 25 April 2019.
  5. ^ January 16, Chad A. Burdette on; PM, Chad A. Burdette on (16 January 2019). "Detective Comics – A Countdown to #1000 : The Golden Age". Times Union. Retrieved 25 April 2019.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  6. ^ Detective Comics #1
  7. ^ Nevins, Jess (2013). Encyclopedia of Golden Age Superheroes. High Rock Press. p. 232. ISBN 978-1-61318-023-5.

Further reading[edit]

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