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Commander Steel | |
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Grand Slam Comics Vol. 3 #9 (33) | |
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Publisher | Anglo-American Publishing |
First appearance | Grand Slam Comics Vol. 3 #9 (33), Aug 1944 |
Created by | Ted McCall and Ed Furness |
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Alter ego | Jack Steel |
Abilities | Super-Strength and Durability |
Commander Steel is a fictional character and a superhero. He first appeared in Grand Slam Comics Vol. 3 #9 (33), August 1944, published by Anglo-American Publishing. [1]
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