Guardian
James Jacob Harper
21 series
498 issues
Created by Joe Simon and Jack Kirby, Guardian debuted in Star-Spangled Comics #7 (April 1942). James Jacob Harper was a Metropolis police officer who fought crime as a costumed vigilante with a distinctive golden bulletproof shield, and he mentored the young Newsboy Legion.
Real Name
James Jacob Harper
Hero Name
Guardian
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Agility, Stamina, Intellect, Weapon Master, Unarmed Combat, Marksmanship, Leadership
Race
Human
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