MANDRAKE THE MAGICIAN (character)

Mandrake the Magician was a syndicated newspaper comic strip created by Lee Falk in 1934. The strip was distributed by King Features Syndicate. Mandrake is regarded by comics historians as one of the first superhero of comics. The Sunday newspaper Mandrake strip ended in 2002, and the daily newspaper strip ended in 2013. Over the years, Mandrake has also been published in various comic books around the world. Other media includes radio programs, a 1939 Columbia serial starring Warren Hull, and animated TV shows.