The Avenger is the name of two old-time radio crime dramas in the United States. The first one was broadcast weekly on WHN in New York City, New York, July 18, 1941 – November 3, 1942. The second was syndicated nationally October 25, 1945 – April 18, 1946. It was the first program distributed by WHN Transcription Service, which previously had distributed only commercials..