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Dr. Edgar Cizko, alias Doctor Psycho, is a powerful telepath.
History
He tried to gain the trust and insights in the powers of several young heroes, including Superboy and Raven. He was later recruited into the Secret Society of Super Villains, but his only mission was to serve as bait and fall guy in Kahndaq to lure the Justice League there.
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Powers and Abilities
Powers
- Astral Projection
- Ectokinesis: Psycho can create sentient ethereal simulacra, like the God-Queen of Asgard, who was modeled as a deformed version of Wonder Woman.[3]
- Telepathy
- Mind Control: Doctor Psycho can control other people's actions, using them like puppets.[4]
- Telekinesis
Abilities
- Leadership
- Occultism: He uses the aid of spirits while reading tarot cards.[5]
Weaknesses
- Misogyny: Cizko has an exaggerated hatred and contempt for women in general, and he hates Wonder Woman most of all for she embodies female power and independence, coming from an island without men.
Paraphernalia
Equipment
- Energy Amplifier (Destroyed): Psycho's powers allowed him to control the minds of only a limited number of people (one or two, maybe ten), but with an energy amplifier he is able to control thousands, managing to expand his mind control across entire cities.[6]
Notes
- Doctor Psycho was created by William Moulton Marston and Harry G. Peter, first appearing in Wonder Woman #5. However, in the Prime Earth continuity, Doctor Psycho first appeared as part of the New 52 DC Universe in Superboy (Volume 6) #18 by Scott Lobdell and R.B. Silva.
Related
- 43 Appearances of Edgar Cizko (Prime Earth)
- 18 Images featuring Edgar Cizko (Prime Earth)
- 1 Quotations by or about Edgar Cizko (Prime Earth)
- Character Gallery: Edgar Cizko (Prime Earth)
Footnotes
Wonder Woman Villain(s)
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Secret Society of Super-Villains member |
A.R.G.U.S. member |
Suicide Squad member |