Saul Erdel

Saul Erdel is a male comic character that features in DC Comics.

Biography

He had published a book called "Are We Alone?" that postulated the existence of extraterrestrial life but was not a successful publication. A young Lex Luthor had the book within his collection where he believed that whilst it had rudimentary theories written in a cretinous flair that it posed serious questions for the world. (Superman: Secret Origin v1 #1)

His body was later discovered by his laboratory assistant Fred Schneider with news of the death reported to the police. Both Schneider and the Professor's niece Anna Erdel were both prime suspects as the latter inherited her uncle's patents along with his wealth. For years, the case remained opened as it was not solved on what was responsible for Professor Erdel's death. Hawkman Katar Hol and Hawkgirl Shayera Hol later discovered that it was the computer that had been responsible for the murder after it gained intelligence. (Detective Comics v1 #500)

Notes

• Saul Erdel was created by Joe Samachson and Jack Miller where he made his first appearance in Detective Comics v1 #225 (November, 1955).
• Detective Comics v1 #500 (1981) referred to the character as Professor Mark Erdel.

In other media

Television

• In Young Justice: Invasion, the Erdel Initiative was mentioned in the animated series in the episode "Happy New Year". It was a division within S.T.A.R. Labs that was responsible for the maintenance of the Justice League's Zeta-Beam network that allowed for instant transportation around the world.

Appearances

• Detective Comics v1:

External Links

• DC Database Entry

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