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== Fictional Character Biography == | == Fictional Character Biography == | ||
===The Phil Davis Era=== | ===The Phil Davis Era=== | ||
First time Mandrake told [[Narda]] about his childhood he said<ref>1948, the daily story no. 50: "[[Derek (Daily story 1948/49)|'''Derek''']]"</ref> when he was twelve years old his [[Grando the Great|father]] brought him to the "[[Collegium Magikos|College of Magic]]". It was located in a hidden valley in mystery shrouded Tibet, and Theron was the head of the college. He was a master of illusions and taught the students mental magic like: mind reading, telepathy, instant hypnosis and other great secrets. Shortly after Mandrake graduated (at the age of eighteen) he read that a hill tribe attacced the college, looting and burning it. A few of the instructers had escaped, but Mandrake did not know what happened to Theron. | First time Mandrake told [[Narda]] about his childhood he said<ref>1948, the daily story no. 50: "[[Derek (Daily story 1948/49)|'''Derek''']]"</ref> when he was twelve years old his [[Grando the Great|father]] brought him to the "[[Collegium Magikos|College of Magic]]". It was located in a hidden valley in mystery shrouded Tibet, and Theron was the head of the college. He was a master of illusions and taught the students mental magic like: mind reading, telepathy, instant hypnosis and other great secrets. Therons wife took care of Mandrake and his twin brother [[Derek, Mandrake's twin brother|Derek]] while they lived and studied at the campus. | ||
Shortly after Mandrake graduated (at the age of eighteen) he read that a hill tribe attacced the college, looting and burning it. A few of the instructers had escaped, but Mandrake did not know what happened to Theron. | |||
===The Fred Fredericks Era=== | ===The Fred Fredericks Era=== | ||
Revision as of 10:47, 6 December 2024
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| First appearance: | "Derek" |
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| Created by: | Lee Falk and Phil Davis |
Theron is a character from the Mandrake the Magician comic strip that first appeared in "Derek". Theron is the grand master of the College of Magic somewhere in the Himalayas. Theron is hundreds of years old, probably due to the energy of the powerful Crystal Cube of which he is the guardian.
Fictional Character Biography
The Phil Davis Era
First time Mandrake told Narda about his childhood he said[1] when he was twelve years old his father brought him to the "College of Magic". It was located in a hidden valley in mystery shrouded Tibet, and Theron was the head of the college. He was a master of illusions and taught the students mental magic like: mind reading, telepathy, instant hypnosis and other great secrets. Therons wife took care of Mandrake and his twin brother Derek while they lived and studied at the campus. Shortly after Mandrake graduated (at the age of eighteen) he read that a hill tribe attacced the college, looting and burning it. A few of the instructers had escaped, but Mandrake did not know what happened to Theron.
The Fred Fredericks Era
Family
Theron has been married twelve times and said to had 30 - 40 children, only four of them are alive today; Luciphor, Derek, Mandrake and Lenore.
Story References
Notable appearances
Some of the stories where Theron has featured most prominently are:
| Year | Title | Daily/Sunday | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | Daily | "Derek" | |
| 1950 | Daily | "Swami" | |
| 1953 | Daily | "The Mysterious Mr Beam" | |
| 1963 | Daily | "Master of Magic" | |
| 1969 | Daily | "The Cobra Strikes (The College of Magic)" | |
| 1971 | Sunday | "The Hidden College of Magic" | |
| 1980 | Daily | "Derek" | |
| 1981 | Daily | "Mandrake's Family" | Theron reveals that he is the father of Mandrake |
| 1984 | Daily | "Behind Death's Door" | |
| 1989 | Daily | "King Kered" | |
| 1997 | Daily | "Mandrake's Wedding at the College of Magic" |
| Characters | |
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| Supporting |
Mandrake the Magician • Chief Bradley • Hojo • Jed • Karma • Lothar • Magnon • Narda • Theron |
| Villains |
Aleena • Derek • Luciphor aka The Cobra • The Mole • The Octon • Saki aka The Clay Camel |