The Moth (comics)

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The Moth

Cover art to The official Moth collection #1
Publication information
Publisher Dark Horse Comics
First appearance Steve Rude's The Moth #1, April 28, 2004
Created by Steve Rude & Gary Martin
In story information
Alter ego Jack Mahoney
Team affiliations Vansant Circus
Abilities Trained acrobat, able wrestler, flight via suit, sleep/flammable gas gun concealed in fingertips

The Moth (real name Jack Mahoney) is a fictional superhero published by Dark Horse Comics. Created by Steve Rude, he first appeared in Steve Rude's The Moth #1 (April 2004).

[edit] Fictional character biography

The Moth is secretly circus performer Jack Mahoney. Mahoney developed the Moth costume for his high wire act, but instead used it to fight crime after his mentor, circus ringmaster Victor Vansant, is killed by criminals.