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	== Background ==		== Background ==

	Shintaro Yamaguchi was born into an ancient ninja clan, trained from childhood in the arts of stealth, infiltration, and silent combat. During World War II, he was dispatched to the United States on a covert mission: to oppose the clandestine organization known as [[Crucible:~~The~~ Eight-Headed Shadow\|the Eight-Headed Shadow]].		Shintaro Yamaguchi was born into an ancient ninja clan, trained from childhood in the arts of stealth, infiltration, and silent combat. During World War II, he was dispatched to the United States on a covert mission: to oppose the clandestine organization known as [[Crucible:Eight-Headed Shadow\|the Eight-Headed Shadow]].

	Adopting the cover identity of a gardener for the wealthy [[Crucible:Captain Fortune\|Van Warren]] family, Yamaguchi embedded himself within American society. By day, he lived unnoticed. By night, he became '''the Prowler''', a shadowy figure moving through the criminal and espionage underworld.		Adopting the cover identity of a gardener for the wealthy [[Crucible:Captain Fortune\|Van Warren]] family, Yamaguchi embedded himself within American society. By day, he lived unnoticed. By night, he became '''the Prowler''', a shadowy figure moving through the criminal and espionage underworld.

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	== Career ==		== Career ==

	During the war, the Prowler conducted a series of covert operations against enemy agents and criminal conspiracies tied to the [[Crucible:~~The~~ Eight-Headed Shadow\|Eight-Headed Shadow]]. His methods were precise and nearly invisible, striking without warning and leaving little trace.		During the war, the Prowler conducted a series of covert operations against enemy agents and criminal conspiracies tied to the [[Crucible:Eight-Headed Shadow\|Eight-Headed Shadow]]. His methods were precise and nearly invisible, striking without warning and leaving little trace.

	His activities frequently brought him into conflict with the [[Crucible:Victory Squadron\|Victory Squadron]], who initially regarded him as a potential threat. Over time, however, it became clear that they shared a common enemy, and an uneasy alliance formed.		His activities frequently brought him into conflict with the [[Crucible:Victory Squadron\|Victory Squadron]], who initially regarded him as a potential threat. Over time, however, it became clear that they shared a common enemy, and an uneasy alliance formed.

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	== Background ==		== Background ==

	Shintaro Yamaguchi was born into an ancient ninja clan, trained from childhood in the arts of stealth, infiltration, and silent combat. During World War II, he was dispatched to the United States on a covert mission: to oppose the clandestine organization known as [[Crucible:The ~~Secret Swords~~\|the ~~Secret Swords~~]].		Shintaro Yamaguchi was born into an ancient ninja clan, trained from childhood in the arts of stealth, infiltration, and silent combat. During World War II, he was dispatched to the United States on a covert mission: to oppose the clandestine organization known as [[Crucible:The Eight-Headed Shadow\|the Eight-Headed Shadow]].

	Adopting the cover identity of a gardener for the wealthy [[Crucible:Captain Fortune\|Van Warren]] family, Yamaguchi embedded himself within American society. By day, he lived unnoticed. By night, he became '''the Prowler''', a shadowy figure moving through the criminal and espionage underworld.		Adopting the cover identity of a gardener for the wealthy [[Crucible:Captain Fortune\|Van Warren]] family, Yamaguchi embedded himself within American society. By day, he lived unnoticed. By night, he became '''the Prowler''', a shadowy figure moving through the criminal and espionage underworld.
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	== Career ==		== Career ==

	During the war, the Prowler conducted a series of covert operations against enemy agents and criminal conspiracies tied to the [[Crucible:The ~~Secret Swords~~\|~~Secret Swords~~]]. His methods were precise and nearly invisible, striking without warning and leaving little trace.		During the war, the Prowler conducted a series of covert operations against enemy agents and criminal conspiracies tied to the [[Crucible:The Eight-Headed Shadow\|Eight-Headed Shadow]]. His methods were precise and nearly invisible, striking without warning and leaving little trace.

	His activities frequently brought him into conflict with the [[Crucible:Victory Squadron\|Victory Squadron]], who initially regarded him as a potential threat. Over time, however, it became clear that they shared a common enemy, and an uneasy alliance formed.		His activities frequently brought him into conflict with the [[Crucible:Victory Squadron\|Victory Squadron]], who initially regarded him as a potential threat. Over time, however, it became clear that they shared a common enemy, and an uneasy alliance formed.

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-'''Real Name:''' Shintaro Yamaguchi
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-'''Background: '''Shintaro Yamaguchi was born into an ancient clan of ninjas, sent to America to battle the [[The Secret Swords|Secret Swords]] during World War II. Taking a job as a gardener to the wealthy [[Captain Fortune|Van Warren]] family, by night Yamaguchi battled evil as the mysterious Prowler. He had many run-ins with the [[The Victory Squadron|Victory Squadron]] before they realized they were on the same side. After World War II, Yamaguchi was instrumental in setting up [[PHASE II]].
+'''The Prowler''' is the covert identity of '''Shintaro Yamaguchi''', a master ninja operative whose activities in the United States during World War II placed him at the center of espionage, sabotage, and shadow warfare. A figure of near-mythic stealth, Yamaguchi later played a key role in the formation of [[Crucible:PHASE II|PHASE II]] before vanishing in the early 1960s.
-'''Status:''' Disappeared in the early 1960s.
+== Background ==
-'''Skills:''' The Prowler was a master of the ninja arts of invisibility and stealth. He was also a superb martial artist and marksman.
+Shintaro Yamaguchi was born into an ancient ninja clan, trained from childhood in the arts of stealth, infiltration, and silent combat. During World War II, he was dispatched to the United States on a covert mission: to oppose the clandestine organization known as [[Crucible:The Secret Swords|the Secret Swords]].
-'''Technology:''' The Prowler favored twin Colt M1917A Police Specials, but used traditional ninja weaponry as well.
+Adopting the cover identity of a gardener for the wealthy [[Crucible:Captain Fortune|Van Warren]] family, Yamaguchi embedded himself within American society. By day, he lived unnoticed. By night, he became '''the Prowler''', a shadowy figure moving through the criminal and espionage underworld.
-'''Creator:''' Ed Messina
+== Career ==
 [[Category:Heroes]]
 [[Category:Golden Age]]

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[[File:The Prowler.jpg|center]]

'''Real Name:''' Shintaro Yamaguchi

'''Background: '''Shintaro Yamaguchi was born into an ancient clan of ninjas, sent to America to battle the [[The Secret Swords|Secret Swords]] during World War II. Taking a job as a gardener to the wealthy [[Captain Fortune|Van Warren]] family, by night Yamaguchi battled evil as the mysterious Prowler. He had many run-ins with the [[The Victory Squadron|Victory Squadron]] before they realized they were on the same side. After World War II, Yamaguchi was instrumental in setting up [[PHASE II]].

'''Status:''' Disappeared in the early 1960s.

'''Skills:''' The Prowler was a master of the ninja arts of invisibility and stealth. He was also a superb martial artist and marksman.

'''Technology:''' The Prowler favored twin Colt M1917A Police Specials, but used traditional ninja weaponry as well.

'''Creator:''' Ed Messina

'''First Appearance:''' VICTORY SQUADRON #45
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[[Category:Golden Age]]
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[[Category:Ed Messina]]
[[Category:PHASE II]]