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| André LeBlanc | |
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| Publication information | |
| Publisher | DC Comics |
| First appearance | Teen Titans #18 (December 1968) |
| Created by | Marv Wolfman Len Wein |
André LeBlanc is a fictional character appearing inAmerican comic books published byDC Comics. As his name implies ("André LeBlanc" translated from French into English is "Andre The White"), LeBlanc is easily identified by his highly-conspicuous white outfit.
André LeBlanc first appeared inTeen Titans #18, and was created byMarv Wolfman andLen Wein.
The self-styled "world's greatest jewel thief", arrogant André LeBlanc made the international most wanted list. He often clashed with the Russian superhero Leonid Kovar (also known as Starfire and later asRed Star). LeBlanc delighted in evading capture by the young hero.Interpol requested that theTeen Titans team up with Kovar to safeguard theCrown Jewels of Sweden from LeBlanc. LeBlanc is so confident in his abilities that he announces his crimes before they are committed. Mutual antagonism spoils the joint efforts of the heroes until Kovar rescues the Titans from LeBlanc's death traps.Kid Flash saves Kovar from death on the subway tracks whileRobin defeats LeBlanc in hand-to-hand combat.[1]
