I bet you didn't know that
Father Time went around fighting crime nearly nude!
Larry Scott's father was wrongly convicted and executed for a crime he didn't commit, so Larry decided to fight crime. Fair enough...it was the
Golden Age.
And for his first adventure, Larry did wear
actual clothing while battling evil:
But by his second outing, it was time ditch the grey body stocking for...well,
au naturel!!
So much exposed flesh...
When fighting crime consists of wearing only boots, briefs, and a hood, well...I'm sure the near nudity alone scared criminals:
Good gosh, put on some clothes, man!!
Somehow, I'm not sure the citizenry felt safer when they saw
this roaming there neighborhoods at night!
Then again, if I were a crook,
a nearly naked man throwing scythes at me would be a pretty good incentive to give up crime!
Of course, Larry's choice of costume provided, some...well...
uncomfortable poses and shots:
And of course...
BUFFALO SHOT!!
Father Time was created by
Stan and
Al Avison...I'm not sure which get the blame praise for this "
costume."
You have to love a hero who is exposing
himself while exposing crime!
At least this makes the
Grim Reaper's costumes look good by comparison...
No, I have no idea how/why the clock on his chest always showed a different time...
From Captain America Comics #6 & #9 (1941)