Fernando Suarez (El Castigo) The first Whip was
Don Fernando Suarez. In 1840s Mexico, Fernando was the protector of the poor in a small Mexican town. His name was
El Castigo, which was incorrectly translated from Spanish as The Whip (it should be "The Punishment"). The Whip was the first Latin American superhero in mainstream American comic books.
Johnny Lash The second Whip had no relation to Don Fernando. His name was
Johnny Lash, and he appeared in
Crack Western #70, published by
Quality Comics.
Rodney Gaynor Rodrigo "
Rodney"
Elwood Gaynor is a descendant of Don Suarez who assumes the Whip mantle to battle
land barons who tax the poor. He becomes an ally of
Vigilante and a member of the
All-Star Squadron.
Shelly Gaynor Shelly Gaynor is the granddaughter of Rod Gaynor and a columnist for the
Daily Recorder. She becomes the fourth Whip and a member of the
Seven Soldiers before being killed by the
Sheeda.
Unnamed assassin Another female Whip, unconnected to any of the previous versions, appears as a member of the
League of Assassins. ==References==