Originally introduced in 1968, The Creeper was secretly outspoken Gotham City talk show how Jack Ryder, whose stance against organized crime made him a target. Mortally wounded by the mob, Ryder was saved by a scientist whose serum granted him super powers. As The Creeper, this strange new hero battled the villain known as Proteus, and fought alongside Batman and The Justice League of America.
Now, for the first time, DC collects Ditko's Creeper epics from Showcase #73, Beware the Creeper #1-6, 1st Issue Special #7 and short stories from World's Finest Comics #249-255.
