LESLIE HUMPHRIES
Real Name: Leslie Humphries
Class: Human
Occupation: Valet
Group Affiliation: None
Known Relatives: Etta Humphries (daughter)
Aliases: None
Base of Operations: NYC, NY, 1930s era
First Appearance: Adventure Comics I #40 (July, 1939)
Powers: None
History: Leslie Humphries was Wesley Dodd's valet and assisted him in his crimefighting career.
(Sandman Mystery Theatre #27) - Sandman was brutally beaten by Lieutenant Burke, who got the drop on him, but managed to get home to receive medical attention from Humphries. Dian came to check on Wesley, and saw Humphries bandaging up his bruised ribs. She was horrified that he was up to his old nonsense. Wesley said he couldn't expect to change overnight, and he had a responsibility to end injustice even though he cared about her too. Humphries decided to put on some tea and escape the awkward conversation.
(Sandman Mystery Theatre #29, 30, 32) - Leslie was going to go on vacation for Christmas, but because his daughter's ship from London was delayed by ice he decided to go to work instead, shoveling out the Dodds mansion. Wesley told him to take his time off whenever his daughter arrived. Etta arrived a few days later and spent time with him at Dodds' mansion. On New Year's Eve Leslie chauffeured Wes to the Bannermain party where he averted a murder and robbery planned by the Hood.
(Sandman Mystery Theatre #33-36) - Dian dropped by the Dodds' mansion, and Leslie informed her that Wes was out on patrol. She was irritated because she thought that since they were dating he'd let her know personally about when he engaged in his proclivities. Wes was out the next time Dian called on him as well, and she told Leslie she'd occupy herself because he was busy going over Etta's photos of her aunt's botanical garden. Dian shared that she was getting very concerned with Wes' increased activity as the Sandman. Leslie had to patch up Wes after an encounter with a panther, and he tried to make excuses for his injuries to Etta.
Comments: Created by Gardner Fox & Bert Christman.
In the pre-Crisis on Infinite Earths DCU Humphries lived on Earth-2.
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