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The Grim Reaper is a fictional character and a superhero. Created by writer/editor Richard E. Hughes〔''Forbidden Adventures: The History of the American Comics Group'', by Michael Vance, Greenwood Press, 1996, ISBN 0-313-29678-2〕 He first appeared in ''Fighting Yank'' #7, Feb., 1944, and was quickly promoted to cover feature of ''Wonder Comics'' (Better Publications), beginning with #1 May 1944. His origin story was told in ''Wonder Comics'' #2. The character was revived in the modern age in Tom Strong #11 by Alan Moore and Chris Sprouse. He was killed by The Terror in the Terra Obscura miniseries. ==Character history== Bill Norris was studying at the Sorbonne in Paris, France when the Nazis occupied the city.〔In the real world, the Nazis (occupied Paris on June 14, 1940 ). Norris was described as "American student stranded in occupied Europe." in ''Wonder Comics'' #3.〕 Intervening in a Nazi harassment of a citizen, Norris was arrested and sent to a concentration camp. He helped an old man, who eventually confided to Norris that he was the leader of the French Underground and knew the location of an important French General, who had to be safely brought to Africa to continue the battle. Fashioning an all black Grim Reaper outfit, Norris, with help from the French citizenry, rescued the General.〔''Wonder Comics'' #2, reprinted in ''Heroes Unlimited'' #1 by ACG, 2002.〕 He was, at one point, number one on the Gestapo's wanted list.〔(''Wonder Comics'' #3 )〕 The Grim Reaper was often shown working behind enemy lines in the German underground. While getting a machine that broadcasts electrical sparks that short circuit any motor within range, including planes, out of Germany, the Reaper made his way to England.〔(''Wonder Comics'' #4 )〕 In one adventure, the Reaper brings a special Nazi zeppelin to England and wants nothing more than to go back to the continent. "The only reward I want is a chance to fight the Nazi beasts again and again ... to spread terror among the foulest terrorists the world has ever known! Tremble, you Nazis! The Grim Reaper is coming back!"〔(''America's Biggest Comics Book'', 1944 )〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Grim Reaper (Nedor Comics)」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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