Raven (Marvel Comics)

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Raven is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appeared in Rawhide Kid #35 (August 1963). [1]

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References

  1. Rovin, Jeff (1987). The Encyclopedia of Super-Villains . New York: Facts on File. p. 292. ISBN   0-8160-1356-X.
  2. Rawhide Kid #35