Whip (character)

Fictional character biography

Fernando Suarez (El Castigo)

The first Whip was Don Fernando Suarez. In 1840s Mexico, Fernando was the protector of the poor in a small Mexican town. His name was El Castigo, which was incorrectly translated from Spanish as The Whip (it should be "The Punishment"). The Whip was the first Latin American superhero in mainstream American comic books.

Johnny Lash

The second Whip had no relation to Don Fernando. His name was Johnny Lash, and he appeared in Crack Western #70, published by Quality Comics.

Rodney Gaynor

Rodrigo "Rodney" Elwood Gaynor is a descendant of Don Suarez who assumes the Whip mantle to battle land barons who tax the poor. He becomes an ally of Vigilante and a member of the All-Star Squadron.

Shelly Gaynor

Shelly Gaynor is the granddaughter of Rod Gaynor and a columnist for the Daily Recorder. She becomes the fourth Whip and a member of the Seven Soldiers before being killed by the Sheeda.

Unnamed assassin

Another female Whip, unconnected to any of the previous versions, appears as a member of the League of Assassins.

References

References

1. (1992). "Superhero Comics of the Golden Age: The Illustrated History". Taylor Publishing Company.
2. (2013). "Encyclopedia of Golden Age Superheroes". High Rock Press.
3. "The Whip".
4. Frederick Luis Aldama, ''Latinx Superheroes in Mainstream Comics'', University of Arizona Press, 2017, p. 11.
5. ''Seven Soldiers'' #0. DC Comics.
6. ''Azrael: Death's Dark Knight'' #1. DC Comics.