1940s in comics #20. Batman #1, Cover dated Spring, 1940 introduced The Joker and Catwoman known simply as "The Cat". Created by Bob Kane and Bill Finger Wonder Woman, created by William Moulton Marston, first appears in "All Star Comics" #8. She is among the first and most famous comic book superheroines. Stan Lee becomes editor-in-chief at Timely Comics. "Adventures of Captain Marvel", a twelve-chapter film serial adapted from the popular Captain Marvel comic book character for Republic Pictures, debuts. It was the first film adaptation of a comic book superhero. Archie Andrews, created by Bob Montana first appears in "Pep Comics" #22,
Adhemar (comic book character) Adhemar (comic book character) Adhemar is a Flemish comic book character. He is the son of Nero in the eponymous Belgian comic strip series "The Adventures of Nero" by Marc Sleen and one of the main protagonists. He is a child prodigy who is both a professor as well as an inventor. His full title is "doctor professor Adhemar". He is easily recognizable due to his baret and tuxedo. The Belgian comic book award Bronzen Adhemar has been named after him. Adhemar made his debut in "De Zoon van Nero" ("The Son of Nero") (1959), in which he is also