Harvey Elder (Earth-616)

## Harvey Elder/The Mole Man

**Harvey Elder** also known as **The Mole Man** was an American supervillain. Having been shunned by society for his unusual appearance, the Mole Man attempted to find the mythical Subterranea and rule it. The Mole Man was successful, but fell into a pit and lost his eyesight. The Mole Man then developed a radar sense and trained the monsters of Subterranea. The Mole Man then decided to invade the surface world and began targeting the atomic plants of the world but was defeated by the Fantastic Four.

## Biography

### Early Life

**Harvey Elder** was born in the United States.

### Search for Subterranea

Elder had an unusual appearance and he was both mocked and shunned by society for it. Tired of this mockery, Elder began searching for Subterranea, a mythical land underground, so that he could live like a king. Traveling all across the world, Elder eventually washed ashore on Monster Isle. Elder then found a cavern with a massive pit leading to Subterranea. As Elder gloated about his discovery, his voice caused a cave-in and he fell in the pit. While the Mole Man survived the fall, the impact and subsequent find of the Valley of Diamonds caused him to become blind. Elder then developed a radar sense and began taming the monsters of both Subterranea and Monster Isle. Elder also took up the name of **the Mole Man**.

### First Fight with the Fantastic Four

Elder began making plans to get back at the world for shunning him and came up with a plan to invade the surface world. Elder decided to use the monstrous Giganto to cause cave-ins under atomic power plants in order to cripple the surface world and then lead his troops into every major city and destroy everything in their way.

Elder made good on his plan, however he did not account for the publicity that his attacks would garner. The attention would bring in the investigation of Mr. Fantastic, the leader of the Fantastic Four, who had triangulated the source of the cave-ins to Monster Isle. The monsters began fighting the Four, but were unable to defeat them. Elder then used Giganto to cause a cave-in underneath Mr. Fantastic and the Human Torch, but Mr. Fantastic formed a parachute so that they could float down. The two then found the Valley of Diamonds and the intense light made them pass out. Elder put them in protective suits and when they awoke he explained his plan, origin, and showcased his radar sense by beating Mr. Fantastic in a duel. Elder then made plans to kill the two but the Invisible Girl and the Thing appeared to stop him. Elder then summoned Giganto to attack the Four while he escaped, however Mr. Fantastic used his powers to grab him before he could escape. Elder then summoned his entire army of monsters, but the Four escaped and Mr. Fantastic let the Mole Man go. The Mole Man then destroyed Monster Isle.

## Personality

The Mole Man was a misanthrope with a deep hatred for humanity due to his mistreatment.

## Appearance

The Mole Man was a short, homely man with dark hair.

### Outfits

**Arctic Parka**

While the Mole Man was searching for Subterranea was searching an icy area and wore a parka. The exact coloration is not clear due to dramatic lighting.

**Exploration Outfit**

When the Mole Man was searching for Subterranea he wore a yellow shirt and green pants. He presumably wore shoes but by the time we see it his outfit was ripped and he lost them

**Mole Man Outfit**

Mole Man wore a green jumpsuit and boots, red cape, and white visor.

## Powers, Skills, Abilities, and Techniques

### Powers

**Radar Sense**: The Mole Man has heightened senses that compensate for his lack of sight.

### Skills

**Fighting Skills**: The Mole Man has developed his own fighting style that he is extraordinarily adept at.

## Paraphernalia

### Equipment

**Visor**: The Mole Man wears a visor in order to make light more palatable to his eyes.

### Weapons

**Staves**: The Mole Man carries several staffs and staves ostensibly to help him walk but he also uses them as weapons.

## Relationships

### Enemies

**Reed Richards**

Reed led the Fantastic Four to Monster Isle to find the sources of the troubles at the atomic plants, and consequently to beat the Mole Man. While the two were fighting, Reed seemed to pity the Mole Man as he let him go and expressed that he was happy that the Mole Man destroyed Monster Isle as it would mean that he would finally find the peace he wanted.

**Sue Storm**

Sue was adversarial towards the Mole Man for the trouble that he had wrought on humanity.

**Johnny Storm**

Johnny fought against the Mole Man with the rest of the Fantastic Four.

**Ben Grimm**

Ben fought against the Mole Man with the rest of the Fantastic Four.