Jack Strand was a young scientist who specialized in radio waves who discovered a marvelous beam called Detecto the Wonder Beam. He used his discovery to fight criminals such as the insidious “Killer” Blaze.

Detecto had four unlimited powers. The first was the beam could receive and send short wave radio calls. Secondly, it could stop any motor. Third, it also could build up a bulletproof resistance beam. Finally, it could paralyze any living thing that touched it.

*Wham Comics #1

*[http://jessnevins.com/encyclopedia/detecto.html Golden Age Superheroes Encyclopedia]
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