Reference

Various versions of the Crusader character appear in different comic book universes, notably in Marvel Comics and DC Comics. Here are some prominent examples:

Marvel Comics

1. Arthur Blackwood:

   • First Appearance: "Thor #330" (1983)
   • Character: A religious zealot who comes into conflict with Thor.

2. Kzitari:

   • First Appearance: "Fantastic Four #164" (1975)
   • Character: An alien infiltrator who battled the Fantastic Four.

DC Comics

1. Crusaders (Earth-One):
   • First Appearance: "Superboy" vol. 1, where they appear as a British superhero team.
   • Character: Includes characters such as the Bowman, Gauntlet, Dyna-Mite, and Rusty, who are sent to Earth-1 by the Monitor.

Public Domain and Other Publishers

1. American Crusader:
   • First Appearance: "Exciting Comics #15" (1941 by Nedor Comics)
   • Revived:
     • Modern Age: Femforce #59, by AC Comics
     • Tom Strong #11, by Alan Moore and Chris Sprouse
   • Character: A Golden Age hero who gains superpowers from an atomic experiment.

Non-Marvel/DC Universes

1. The Mighty Crusaders:
   • Publisher: Archie Comics' Red Circle Comics
   • Team Members: Includes characters like The Shield, The Fly, etc., which are sometimes labeled as "Crusaders."

Notable Crossovers and Appearances

1. Invaders vs. The Crusaders:
   • Seen in Marvel's Invaders series.
   • The Crusaders are a team resembling DC's Freedom Fighters.

Images

Marvel's Crusader

DC's Crusaders

American Crusader

The Mighty Crusaders

For more detailed information on each version and their specific story arcs, please refer to the original articles and sources:

• Crusader (Marvel Comics)
• Crusaders (Earth-One) - DC Database
• American Crusader - Wikipedia