Scalphunter (DC Comics)

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Scalphunter is a fictional character from DC Comics who first appeared in Weird Western Tales issue #39. Scalphunter was created by Sergio Aragones and Joe Orlando.

[edit] Fictional character biography

Brian Savage was born at some point during the 1840s to Matt Savage. During his childhood his family's ranch was attacked by Kiowa Indians and young Brian was abducted. The Indians raised him, naming him Ke-Woh-No-Tay ('He Who Is Less Than Human').

Eventually returning to white society, he was given the name Scalphunter. In his later years he became sheriff of Opal City, during which time he befriended The Shade. Savage died in 1899. Steve Savage, the World War I hero known as the Balloon Buster, is his son.

The 1990s series Starman featured the character Matt O'Dare, who was revealed to be the reincarnation of Savage. It was also suggested that Savage would be reincarnated again and become the future hero Star Boy.

He also made an appearance in the 12-issue miniseries, The Kents, alongside its main character.