Doctor Druid, also known as Doctor Droom and Druid, is a fictional character, a supernatural monster-hunter in the Marvel Comics universe. He starred in his own continuing feature that debuted in Amazing Adventures Vol. 1, #1 (June 1961). Co-created by writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby, he predates The Fantastic Four #1, establishing him as Marvel's first Silver Age superhero. Marvel Comics is an American comic book line published by Marvel Publishing, Inc. ... In comic books, first appearance refers to first comic book to feature a character. ... Amazing Adventures is the name of several anthology-format comic book series, all but one published by Marvel Comics. ... Stan Lee (born Stanley Martin Lieber on December 28, 1921[1]) is an American writer, editor, was the Chairman Emeritus of Marvel Comics, and memoirist. ... Jack Kirby (August 28, 1917 – February 6, 1994) was one of the most influential, recognizable, and prolific artists in American comic books, and the co-creator of such enduring characters and popular culture icons as the Fantastic Four, the X-Men, the Hulk, Captain America, and hundreds of others stretching... Alice, a fictional character based on a real character from the work of Lewis Carroll. ... Look up Supernatural in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Hunting is, in its most general sense, the pursuit of a target. ... Marvel Comics is an American comic book line published by Marvel Publishing, Inc. ... This does not cite any references or sources. ... Amazing Adventures is the name of several anthology-format comic book series, all but one published by Marvel Comics. ... A writer is anyone who creates a written work, although the word more usually designates those who write creatively or professionally, or those who have written in many different forms. ... Stan Lee (born Stanley Martin Lieber on December 28, 1921[1]) is an American writer, editor, was the Chairman Emeritus of Marvel Comics, and memoirist. ... The definition of an artist is wide-ranging and covers a broad spectrum of activities to do with creating art, practising the arts and/or demonstrating an art. ... Jack Kirby (August 28, 1917 – February 6, 1994) was one of the most influential, recognizable, and prolific artists in American comic books, and the co-creator of such enduring characters and popular culture icons as the Fantastic Four, the X-Men, the Hulk, Captain America, and hundreds of others stretching... The Fantastic Four is Marvel Comics flagship superhero team, created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby and debuting in The Fantastic Four #1 (Nov. ... Showcase #4 (Oct. ... [[ For the bands, see Superheroes (band) and Super Heroines. ...

Doctor Druid's real name is Dr. Anthony Ludgate Druid, although he usually refers to himself as Dr. Anthony Druid for effect. He is a psychiatrist, as well as a minor telepath and magician, specializing mostly in hypnosis and other feats of mesmerism. He has minor magical abilities that have varied over the years. He is also an expert on the occult, having been trained by a Tibetan lama who'd come to the U.S. for medical attention (later retconned as the Ancient One, the same sorcerer who trained Doctor Strange). Ludgate was later revealed to be a distant descendant of the real-life Amergin the Druid. Psychiatry is a branch of medicine that studies and treats mental and emotional disorders (see mental illness). ... Warning: This is NOT a scientific article. ... The Sorceress by John William Waterhouse Magic and sorcery are the influencing of events, objects, people and physical phenomena by mystical, paranormal or supernatural means. ... Professor Charcot was well-known for showing, during his lessons at the Salpêtrière hospital, hysterical woman patients – here, his favorite patient, Blanche (Marie) Wittman, supported by Joseph BabiÅ„ski. ... Hypnosis, as defined by the American Psychological Association Division of Psychological Hypnosis, is a procedure during which a health professional or researcher suggests that a client, patient, or experimental participant experience changes in sensations, perceptions, thoughts, or behavior. ... The word occult comes from the Latin occultus (clandestine, hidden, secret), referring to knowledge of the hidden.[1] In the medical sense it is used commonly to refer to a structure or process that is hidden, e. ... Tibet (older spelling Thibet; Tibetan: བོད་; Wylie: Bod; Lhasa dialect IPA: [; Simplified and Traditional Chinese: 西藏, Hanyu Pinyin: XÄ«zàng; also referred to as 藏区 (Simplified Chinese), 藏區 (Traditional Chinese), ZàngqÅ« (Hanyu Pinyin), see Name section below) is a plateau region in Central Asia and the indigenous home to the Tibetan people. ... Lama (Tibetan: བླ་མ་; Wylie: bla-ma) is a title for a Tibetan religious teacher. ... For other uses, see United States (disambiguation) and US (disambiguation). ... See drugs, medication, and pharmacology for substances that are used to treat patients. ... Retroactive continuity – commonly contracted to the portmanteau word retcon – refers to the act of changing previously established details of a fictional setting, often without providing an explanation for the changes within the context of that setting. ... The Ancient One is a fictional character in the Marvel Comics universe. ... Doctor Strange is a fictional character, a comic book sorcerer and superhero in the Marvel Comics Universe. ... In Irish mythology, Amergin was a bard and judge. ... Two druids, from an 1845 publication, based on a bas-relief found at Autun, France. ...

As Dr. Droom in Amazing Adventures #1 (June 1961), art by Jack Kirby (pencils) & Steve Ditko (inks).

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Introduction as Doctor Droom

In his earliest appearances, in the first six issues of 1961's Amazing Adventures, Doctor Druid was introduced as Doctor Droom. More a monster-story appendage than a serious attempt at creating a three-dimensional character in the manner of the upcoming Spider-Man or Fantastic Four, Doctor Droom vanished into obscurity for years after the series was retitled and reformatted as Amazing Adult Fantasy with #7. He resurfaced in the 1970s as a guest character in The Incredible Hulk, where he was retitled Doctor Druid to avoid confusion with the far more recognizable Doctor Doom. Spider-Man swinging around his hometown, New York City. ... The Fantastic Four is a fictional American team of comic-book superheroes in the Marvel Comics universe. ... Spider-Man was introduced in Amazing Fantasy issue #15 (1962). ... The Incredible Hulk The Hulk, often called The Incredible Hulk, is a Marvel Comics superhero. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ...

Revival as Doctor Druid

Doctor Druid remained on the sidelines for years, but eventually joined the ranks of The Avengers after helping them defeat Baron Zemo's attack on Avengers Mansion by telepathically convincing Blackout to rebel against Zemo. His membership in that team was tainted when he was mind controlled by the supervillainess called the Terminatrix (at the time impersonating the space pirate Nebula) into manipulating the team on her behalf. Her control on the team was weakened during a time travel adventure, and when "Nebula" was cast into Limbo, Druid followed, as he was still under her thrall. He eventually regained control of his own mind and returned to present-day Earth where, after learning about his true retconned origin, banished "Nebula" and became younger by magic. The Avengers is an elite fictional comic book superhero team in the Marvel Universe. ... Baron Zemo is the name of two fictional characters, both supervillains, in various Marvel Comics comic books, notably Captain America and the Avengers. ... Blackout is the name of two fictional characters, both supervillains, in the Marvel Comics universe. ... Mind control (or thought control) has the premise that an outside source can control an individuals thinking, behavior or consciousness (either directly or more subtly). ... Doctor Doom, one of the most archetypal supervillains and his arch-enemies The Fantastic Four (in background). ... Ravonna Lexus Renslayer, also known as Terminatrix is a fictional character in the Marvel Comics universe. ... Space pirates are science fiction or fantasy character archetypes who operate as pirates in outer space as opposed to on the sea: capturing and plundering ships for cargo, money, and the ships themselves. ... Nebula is a fictional character, an alien supervillain appearing in the Marvel Comics universe. ... Time travel is a concept that has long fascinated humanity—whether it is Merlin experiencing time backwards, or religious traditions like Mohammeds trip to Jerusalem and ascent to heaven, returning before a glass knocked over had spilt its contents. ... Limbo can refer to potentially multiple fictional dimensions in the Marvel Comics multiverse. ... This article is about Earth as a planet. ... Retroactive continuity – commonly contracted to the portmanteau word retcon – refers to the act of changing previously established details of a fictional setting, often without providing an explanation for the changes within the context of that setting. ...

Bannered "Dr. Droom" episode title, Amazing Adventures #4 (Sept. 1961). Art by Jack Kirby (pencils) & Dick Ayers (inks).

Due to his actions as the villain's thrall, Druid was disgraced. He was briefly reunited with his former teammates while working with Doctor Strange during the Infinity War crossover, and later became leader of the Secret Defenders. In that role, he was once again victimized by a villain's mind control, this time by a demon named Slorioth. Doctor Druid and the demon were defeated, Druid faked his own death, and the team disbanded. Image File history File links AmazingAdventuresV1no4. ... Image File history File links AmazingAdventuresV1no4. ... Richard Dick Ayers is a comic book artist and cartoonist, born April 28th, 1924, in Ossining, New York. ... The Infinity War was a war over the Infinity Gauntlet in the Marvel Comics Universe. ... It has been suggested that Gaming crossovers be merged into this article or section. ... The Defenders was a comic book series about a loosely-organized team of superheroes in the Marvel Comics universe. ... “Fiend” redirects here. ...

Restyling himself as a straightforward magician called "Druid", he went insane, was betrayed by his allies, and was finally killed by Daimon Hellstrom, the putative Son of Satan, in the final issue of the four-issue Druid miniseries (May-Aug. 1995). Druid's ghost appeared later alongside the spirits of other dead ex-Avengers, confirming that Druid had in fact died this time. A memorial statue was later placed in the garden of the Avengers Mansion. Daimon Hellstrom, also known as the Son of Satan and Hellstorm, is a fictional character in the Marvel Comics universe. ... A miniseries (sometimes mini-series), in a serial storytelling medium, is a production which tells a story in a limited number of episodes. ... In the fictional Marvel Comics universe, the Avengers Mansion has traditionally been the base of the Avengers. ...

Druid also appeared in the flashback and retcon title Marvel Universe, as a member of the group called Monster Hunters at the crux between Marvel's "Age of Monsters" and "Age of Heroes". This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... The Monster Hunters was a fictional group in the Marvel Comics universe. ...

Original Doctor Droom appearances

Amazing Adventures
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• #1 (June 1961) — "I Am the Fantastic Dr. Droom"

Reprinted in Weird Wonder Tales #19 (Dec. 1976)

• #2 (July 1961) — "The World Below"

Reprinted in Weird Wonder Tales #22 (May 1977)

• #3 (Aug. 1961) — "Dr. Droom Meets Zemu"

Reprinted in Weird Wonder Tales #7 (Dec. 1974)

• #4 (Sept. 1961) — "What Lurks Within?"

Never reprinted

• #6 (Nov. 1961) — "Dr. Droom Defies the Menace Called ... Krogg"

Reprinted in Giant-Size Man-Thing #3 (Feb. 1975)

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Other versions

An alternate universe version of Dr. Druid appears in the 2007 miniseries Marvel Zombies vs. The Army of Darkness #3. Infected with the zombie virus, he visits Dr. Strange seeking help to stop from turning. With Strange having left to join the resistance, a ravenous Druid consumes Strange's assistant, Wong. The chainsaw-handed Ash Williams later kills Druid. Parallel universe or alternate reality in science fiction and fantasy is a self-contained separate reality coexisting with our own. ... A miniseries (sometimes mini-series), in a serial storytelling medium, is a production which tells a story in a limited number of episodes. ... Marvel Zombies vs. ... A group of actors portraying zombies in a film A zombie is an animated human body devoid of a soul. ... Doctor Strange is a sorcerer, featured in Marvel Comics. ... Wong may be any of the following: // Wong (surname) is the Cantonese romanization of two common Chinese surnames; Huang 黃 (lit. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Ashley J. Ash Williams (Ashly in the original Evil Dead script) is the fictional protagonist in the Evil Dead horror film franchise, played by Bruce Campbell, and created by director Sam Raimi. ...

References

• The Grand Comics Database
• Marvel Universe Database: Doctor Druid