Ragman #1 is an issue of the series Ragman (Volume 1) with a cover date of September, 1976. It was published on May 10, 1976.
Synopsis for "Origin of the Tatterdemalion"
A new superhero, the Ragman, whose uniform is made from tatters of various garments, fights two hoods after they kill a victim, and one of the crooks falls to his death.
The Ragman, in reality junk shop dealer and Vietnam vet Rory Regan, remembers how he gained the powers of four men. He thinks back to the past when his alcoholic father, and three friends, found some money in a mattress. While threatening the four men, a group of gangsters shot down the power lines, which hung above the men. Rory grasped his father's hand to try and help the four to safety, but they were electrocuted. Somehow the four men passed their strength and skills to Rory.
Appearing in "Origin of the Tatterdemalion"
Featured Characters:
- Ragman (First appearance) (Flashback and main story)
Supporting Characters:
- Bette Berg (First appearance)
- Gerry Regan (First appearance) (Dies in flashback)
Antagonists:
- Anders (Flashback and main story)
- Vorst (Flashback and main story) (Dies)
Other Characters:
- Dill Dixon (Dies)
- Miss Talmadge (Single appearance)
- Mr. Nenni (Single appearance)
- Timmy (Single appearance)
Locations:
- Gotham City
- Rags 'n Tatters (First appearance)
Items:
Vehicles:
Notes
- The brothers Nestor and Frank Redondo are credited as Redondo Studios in this issue.
Trivia