Bug-Eyed Bandit Explained

Character Name:Bug-Eyed Bandit
Publisher:DC Comics
Debut:The Atom #26 (August–September 1966)
Creators:Gardner Fox (script)
Gil Kane (art)
Alter Ego:Bertram Larvan
Species:Human
Alliances:Black Lantern Corps
Powers:Control of insects

Bug-Eyed Bandit is the name of two supervillains appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics.

A female version of the Bug-Eyed Bandit appeared in the Arrowverse series The Flash and Arrow, portrayed by Emily Kinney.

Publication history

The Bertram Larvan incarnation of the Bug-Eyed Bandit first appeared in The Atom #26 (August–September 1966) and was created by Gardner Fox and Gil Kane.[1]

The second Bug-Eyed Bandit first appeared in Justice League America #43, and was created by Keith Giffen, J.M. DeMatteis, and Adam Hughes.

Fictional character biography

Bertram Larvan

Bertram Larvan was an inventor who designed a mechanical insect to control insect pests, but lacked financial backing. He turned to crime to steal money and became an enemy of the Atom.[2] During Crisis on Infinite Earths, he is killed by the Anti-Monitor's Shadow Demons.[3] [4] Later, in Blackest Night, he is temporarily revived as a Black Lantern.[5]

Son of the Bug-Eyed Bandit

Character Name:Bug-Eyed Bandit
Publisher:DC Comics
Debut:Justice League of America #43 (October 1990)
Creators:Keith Giffen
J.M. DeMatteis
Adam Hughes
Alliances:Secret Society of Super Villains
Powers:Control of insects

The second Bug-Eyed Bandit is the unnamed son of the original and a member of the Society.[6]

Powers and abilities

The Bug-Eyed Bandit is a skilled roboticist who commands a horde of robotic insects.

In other media

External links

Notes and References

  1. Book: Rovin, Jeff . The Encyclopedia of Supervillains . Facts on File . 1987 . New York . 0-8160-1356-X . 44.
  2. The Atom #26 (August–September 1966)
  3. Crisis on Infinite Earths (1985)
  4. Animal Man #18-26 (1989–1990)
  5. Blackest Night #4 (2010)
  6. Adventures of Superman #608 (November 2002)
  7. Web site: Burlingame . Russ . February 9, 2015 . Emily Kinney Confirmed As The Bug-Eyed Bandit On The Flash . February 9, 2015 . ComicBook.com.
  8. Web site: Couch . Aaron . April 13, 2015 . Emily Kinney's Supervillain Will "Wreak Havoc on the World" . May 4, 2015 . The Hollywood Reporter.
  9. Web site: Dornbush . Jonathon . March 31, 2016 . Arrow recap: Beacon of Hope . April 3, 2016 . Entertainment Weekly.
  10. Web site: Eisen . Andrew . October 2, 2013 . DC Characters and Objects - Scribblenauts Unmasked Guide . August 5, 2024 . IGN . en.