That word 'retain' gives the wrong impression. My services are not for hire. Does the fisherman ask for money for landing a giant swordfish? Does the sportsman ask to be paid for hunting tiger? If I am interested I may agree to help you. Now let's go on from there. 
- — Bruce Nelson src
Bruce Nelson was a famous amateur detective[1] in New York City in the 1930s.
History
Independently wealthy amateur detective Bruce Nelson solved several murders and other crimes in the 1930s.
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Powers and Abilities
Abilities
- Investigation
- Skiing: Bruce Nelson was an expert skier.[2]
Paraphernalia
Weapons
- concealed handgun
Notes
- This version of Bruce Nelson, including all history and corresponding appearances, was erased from existence following the collapse of the original Multiverse in the 1985–86 Crisis on Infinite Earths event and later restored following the rebirth of the infinite Multiverse during the Dark Crisis of 2022–2023. Even though other versions of the character may have appeared, this information does not apply to those versions.
- Bruce Nelson retained a Chinese servant named Sing Lee.
Related
- 41 Appearances of Bruce Nelson (Earth-Two)
- 1 Images featuring Bruce Nelson (Earth-Two)
- 3 Quotations by or about Bruce Nelson (Earth-Two)
- Character Gallery: Bruce Nelson (Earth-Two)
Footnotes