Publication History
First appearing in Clue Comics #1 in January 1943, Nightmare is a captivating Golden Age comic book character created by the talented duo Alan Mandel and Dan Barry, and published by Hillman Periodicals.
Bob White, a private investigator, finds himself with an extraordinary ability after an accident: he can enter the dreams of others. Embracing this newfound power, Bob assumes the identity of Nightmare, a crime-fighter who harnesses his dream-invading prowess to crack cases, thwart evildoers, and lend a helping hand to those in need. Alongside him is Sleepy, his trusty sidekick, who shares the same remarkable gift of stepping into people’s dreams.
The stories of Nightmare found in Clue Comics, an anthology series teeming with superheroes, detective narratives, and thrilling adventures, are a testament to the imaginative storytelling that characterized the Golden Age of comic books.
From a young age, Robert White was haunted by an extraordinary gift—the ability to communicate with the dead. Spirits of his ancestors relentlessly visited him, appearing at the darkest hours of the night, their spectral voices urging him to acknowledge their presence.
Initially, these encounters filled Robert with terror. He pleaded for the spirits to leave him be, yet their chilling whispers persisted, tormenting him day and night. Desperate for a way out, Robert decided to flee his home, seeking sanctuary in the farthest reaches of the city. But no matter where he went, the spirits always seemed to find him.
One fateful evening, as he sprinted from a ghostly figure, Robert tripped and collapsed. Gasping for air and fearing he would be caught by the apparition, he discovered his body had transformed into a skeletal form. As he stared at his own bony fingers, a strange serenity washed over him.
Robert suddenly realized that he was them, and they were him. They needed his help too. Many of these ghosts were trapped between worlds, unable to progress to the next life until their suffering was avenged. Only Robert, with his singular gift, could help them find the justice they craved.
Embracing his newfound purpose, Robert began to utilize his abilities to aid the spirits in avenging their demise. They became his weapon, and he became their vehicle, as they used him to seek out and punish those who had wronged them.
As Robert accepted his identity and harnessed his extraordinary abilities, he experienced a sense of purpose and fulfillment he had never known before. No longer running from the dead, he now found solace in helping them obtain the justice and peace they so desperately sought.
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Power Classification
Necromancy, Physical Transformation – Communication with the dead, spectral form.
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