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- ↑ Rovin, Jeff (1987). The Encyclopedia of Super-Villains . New York: Facts on File. p. 35. ISBN 0-8160-1356-X.
- ↑ Invaders #11 (December 1976)
- ↑ Invaders #12 (January 1977)
- ↑ The Invaders #4 (1993)
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