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Scarecrow, in comics, may refer to:

Scarecrow (DC Comics) fictional character, a supervillain who appears in comic books published by DC Comics

The Scarecrow is a fictional supervillain appearing in comic books published by DC Comics, created by Bill Finger, Bob Kane, and Jerry Robinson. The character first appeared in World's Finest Comics #3. The self-proclaimed "Master of Fear" is commonly depicted as an obsessive ex-professor of psychology in Gotham City who uses a variety of experimental drugs and toxins to exploit the fears and phobias of his victims. He is one of the most enduring enemies of superhero Batman and belongs to the collective of adversaries that make up the Dark Knight's rogues gallery.

Scarecrow (Marvel Comics) Marvel Comics supervillain

The Scarecrow is a fictional supervillain appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics.

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The Straw Man, originally called the Scarecrow, is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics.

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