Real name: Count of Conquest
A.K.A.: Lord Conquest
First appearance: Wonder Woman I#2 (September 1942)
Abilities: Astral projection, inspiring conquest
Quotes: "Give me ten ambitious, ruthless slaves like Hitler and I'll keep the Earth soaked with blood from now on!"
Worst act: Starting World War II
Created by: William Moulton Marston (script), Harry G. Peter (pencils/inks)
We're going to end this year's Bring on the Bad Guys with an earlier foe, who didn't make a solo effort until later. The Count of Conquest was one of Mars's lieutenants (along with the Duke of Deception and the Earl of Greed) who focused on conquest.
Yup, that info at the top is correct. In the DC universe, World War II was started by the Count talking to the leaders of the Axis. He had quite a few stories, but was usually paired alongside the Duke and Earl. His solo efforts ended much the same as his fellows, although he did posses a giant to fight Wonder Woman.
Not a huge fan, as the mystic inspiration does absolve too much (and was thankfully ignored by later writers) and he's too similar to the Duke and Mars too.
I hope you've enjoyed this romp through the Golden Age.
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