From Wiki- The origin story of The Shield appeared in Shield–Wizard Comics
#1 (Summer 1940). He is really chemist Joe Higgins, the son of
Lieutenant Tom Higgins. Tom was working on a chemical formula for
super-strength which the Germans were after, and is slain by German
saboteur Hans Fritz in the Black Tom explosion,
for which Tom was blamed. After Tom's death, Joe continues to work on
it while continuing his studies of chemistry. Joe finally figures out
the solution, which requires applying the chemicals to certain parts of
his anatomy (Sacrum, Heart, Innervation, Eyes, Lungs, Derma), and exposing himself to x-rays.[9]
This gives him super strength, the ability able to make great leaps,
and invulnerability. Joe uses the initials S.H.I.E.L.D. as his secret
identity. His white costume becomes the familiar colors under the
process.This character predated Captain America, and caused Timely to alter Cap's shield. The Shield also had a sidekick named Dusty. There have been several other characters with the same name and powers. The original comic books were fun, and I used to have a TPB of the first ones.
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