Underdog
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Real Name
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Shoeshine Boy
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First Appearance
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Underdog, "Episode 301"
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Creators
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W. Watts Biggers
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Team Affiliations
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None
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Aliases
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None
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Base of Operations
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unknown
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Powers
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Super Strength, Super Speed, Super Endurance, Flight, Thunder Roar
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Skills and Abilities
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Problem Solving
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Paraphernalia
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None
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Voiced by
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Wally Cox (1964-1967)
Tom Kenny (2000-Present) |
Underdog originated from the 1960's cartoon of the same name, which was later adapted into a film.
Origin[]
Underdog's origins have never been revealed.
Biography[]
Underdog Opening.
Underdog's youth and origin remains unknown. Underdog's secret identity is Shoeshine Boy, a shoeshine boy by profession. As Underdog, he is romantically attracted to Sweet Polly Purebred, a news reporter who is also a dog. When he is needed to fight criminals, he ducks into a phone booth and changes his costume with such force that it usually destroys the booth, He uses his super energy pills to enhance his super powers which he keeps in a secret compartment in his ring. As Underdog he tends to speak in rhyme.
Underdog often fought alien menaces and criminals, as well as supervillains such as Simon Bar Sinister and Riff Raff.
Appearance[]
He wears a red jumpsuit with a white "U" on it that is clearly too big for him, and an oversized blue cape. He is tan with black ears. As Shoeshine Boy, he wears a pair of glasses.
Personality[]
Shoeshine Boy, Underdog's civilian identity, is "humble and lovable" in the words of the cartoon's narrator.
Powers and Abilities[]
- Strength: Underdog's natural strength has been enhanced to levels far more greater than any normal human or canine.
- Speed: Underdog can move and dash at speeds faster than any ordinary person or canine.
- Durability: Underdog shows durability as he can withstand most hits and (self caused) crashes.
- Sight: Underdog can see from far distances in excess of the capability of any normal dogs.
- Hearing: Underdog can hear sounds coming in any direction from far distances.
- Thunder Roar: Underdog can emit a powerful roar from his mouth which can shatter glass and other things.
- Flight: Underdog is capable of flying at high velocities.
Appearances in other media[]
Film adaption
Home media[]
On March 18, 2004 in the complete series on DVD by 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment in United States of America on Underdog Shows.