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King Bee Real Name: Elmer Pane Search for 'King Bee' on eBay Powers: No powers, except his unique knowledge of entomology. Has created a range of "hormone powders" that can turn ordinary humans into obedient insect-men, with the powers and characteristics of various insects (ants, flies, et cetera). Bio: In the early part of the 20th century, Elmer Pane was an unsuccessful door-to-door exterminator who was tired of being rejected and mocked by everyone he met. Wishing he had the relative strength and powers of insects, he conducted private research which yielded a powder that can give a man such abilities; however, it also saps that man's intelligence. Calling himself King Bee, Pane created a variety of insect-men and loaned them out to criminals, in exchange for 50% of their take so he could fund more research. In 1943 the insect-men drew the attention of the Justice Society of America, who defeated them and, after capturing King Bee, cured them. Later, the time-traveling conqueror Per Degaton sent King Bee and other enemies of the JSA back in time to December 1941 to capture the Justice Society members, as part of a plan that would help Degaton to take over the world. King Bee was quickly caught by Hawkman, whereupon Pane appeared to explode; actually, he was sent back to his proper time by Degaton. Notes: This villain originally appeared in one issue of All Star Comics in 1943, and wasn't seen again until his very brief appearance in All-Star Squadron in 1981. Except for some flashbacks and reprints, this character hasn't appeared since then. First Appearance: All-Star Comics (1940) #18 View a chronological listing of this character's appearances Issue Appearances:  All Star Comics Archives (1991) All-Star Comics (1940) All-Star Squadron (1981) America vs. the Justice Society (1985)Group Affiliation(s): None. Famous Quotes: - Add a Famous Quote None. < Previous Character | Next Character >  Add this character to a run of issues in a title Suggest an image for this character View the contribution history for this character |
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