The Shade
Richard Swift

Religion: not determined yet

Name: The Shade

Alter Ego: Richard Swift

Other Names: Dicky; Mr. Black; Louie

Classification:  supporting character    villain  

Publisher(s):

First Appearance: Flash Comics #33 (Sep. 1942): "The Man Who Commanded the Night"

Creators: Gardner F. Fox, Hal Sharp

Super? (Has Super Powers/Special Abilities/Technology): Yes

Number of Appearances: 104

Teams/Affiliations: The Injustice Society

Enemy of: The Flash, The Spider

Gender: male

Note: originally villain, later mentor for Starman

Suggested links for further research about this character:
  - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shade_(comics)
  - http://www.comicvine.com/shade/29-9362/
  - http://comicbookdb.com/character.php?ID=19
  - http://www.dcuguide.com/who.php?name=shade
  - http://www.dcuguide.com/chronology.php?name=shade