Vic Sage was an investigative journalist investigating Dr. Arby Twain's illegal activities, when Twain's former partner Aristotle Rodor showed him Pseudoderm, a type of artificial skin with potential uses in the field of medicine. Acting on Rodor's suggestion, Sage fashioned the Pseudoderm into a featureless mask to conceal his identity, and tracked down Twain, forcing him to confess that he had been trying to illegally sell the untested and sometimes dangerous material. He continued to disguise himself as the vigilante known as 'the Question' and was known for his ruthless attitude. He was an occasional ally of the Blue Beetle.
The Question participated in the Crisis on Infinite Earths.