HOTW- The Green Lama

 

From Public Domain Superheroes: Jethro Dumont, a rich resident of New York City, spent ten years in Tibet studying to be a lama (a Buddhist guru) and learning many mystical secrets in the process. He returned to the United States in order to spread the Buddhist teachings, but after witnessing a murder he realized he could be of more help by fighting evil and crime. He receives his Green Lama powers by reciting the mantra "om mani padme hum." Dumont is also endowed with superhuman abilities acquired through his scientific knowledge of radioactive salts.  Dumont has two alter egos - the crime-fighting Green Lama, and the Buddhist priest Dr. Pali. Back to me again:

I know Jethro is a fine name, but the Beverly Hillbillies did it no good.  The comedy with the name was wonderful, though.  I did not know there was a pulp hero with this name and similar powers.  I would be interested in reading a few of those stories.  The hero is pretty cool, even with a complete lack of true understanding about Buddhism in the 40s.