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The Religious Affiliation of
The Spawn of the Witch-Queen
Major Lawrence Thornton

Religion: Egyptian classical religion: The Cult of Black Magic (leader) CBR Scale: D

Name: The Spawn of the Witch-Queen

Alter Ego: Major Lawrence Thornton

Classification: villain villain   clergy/religious leader clergy/religious leader  

Publisher(s): Marvel Timely

First Appearance: Captain America Comics #20 (Nov. 1942): "The Spawn of the Witch Queen"

Creators: Stan Lee, Al Avison

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

Number of Appearances: 1

Enemy of: Captain America

Occupation: military officer

Nation: Egypt

Gender: male

The Cult of Black Magic was an Egyptian cult that planned to resurrect the powerful Witch-Queen using the Book of Thoth and human sacrifice in order to conquer the world. The group was led by the Spawn of the Witch-Queen and wore animal masks depicting various Egyptian deities.


This character is in the following story which has been indexed by this website:
Captain America Comics #20 (Nov. 1942): "The Spawn of the Witch Queen"


Suggested links for further research about this character and the character's religious affiliation:
  - http://www.marvunapp.com/master/spasph.htm
  - http://www.marvunapp.com/master/cscx.htm
  - https://www.comics.org/issue/2511/
  - http://www.marvunapp.com/Appendix4/tomes_of_eldritch_knowledge.htm
  - http://comicbookdb.com/issue.php?ID=21939