Alias

Mole Man
Nick Name
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Civilian ID
Harvey Rupert Elder
Occupation

Ruler of Subterranea

Scientist
Legal Status
Ruler of Subterranea
Nation or Planet of Origin
United States
Group Affiliation

Monster Hunters

Outcasts
Base of Operations
Subterranea
Height
4' 10"
Weight
165 lbs.
Eye Color
Brown
Hair Color
Grey
Skin Tone
Caucasian
Known Powers
Normal human developing heightened non-visual senses and a limited radar sense due to sensory deprivation within the dark confines of Subterranea.

Genius level intelligence.

Good hand-to-hand combatant with skills resembling the martial arts.
Accessories
Staffs: Various walking staffs which are equipped with a wide variety of offensive weapons including electronic blasters, flame throwers, vibro-charge blasters and laser cannons.

Various devices and technologies developed from technology once belonging to the ancient race known as the Deviants.

Various monsters found native on Monster Island and legions of subterranean creatures known as Subterraneans or Moloids.
Common Enemies

Fantastic Four

Kala

Tyrannus
Regularly Appearing

Fantastic Four Vol. 1, 2 & 3

Fantastic Four: Foes

Marvel Universe
First Appearance
Fantastic Four Vol. 1 #1 (Nov. 1961)
Creator
Stan Lee & Jack Kirby
Origin
Harvey Elder never found acceptance in society due to his appearance.  Craving adventure he attempted to join an explorer's club which sponsored a trio of adventurers known as the Monster Hunters.

Following the Monster Hunters to the legendary Monster Island he found his way into Subterranea, where Elder was nearly blinded in the Valley of the Diamonds.  Alone and without his sight Elder encountering a race of subservient beings he dubbed Moloids and technology abandoned by an ancient race known as the Deviants.

Building an underground empire - Elder targeted his desire for revenge against those that shunned him on the surface world as the menacing, monster controlling Mole Man.