Who Is Amygdala? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Amygdala is a DC Comics comic book character, the alter ego of Aaron Helzinger, with over 118 comic issue appearances. Amygdala is frequent inmate of Arkham Asylum, he has no amygdala resulting in him having inhuman rage and super human strength. He was once a resident in Dick Grayson's apartment building while working at Lockhaven Prison.

Who is Amygdala?

History Aaron Helzinger was attempting to have his homicidal rages removed, but the doctor who did it didn't know the difference between the amygdala and the hypothalamus. When his amygdala was removed, his rages grew even stronger. Amygdala has a very childlike personality and is often used by many villians, but Amygdala has medication for his conditon which helps him stay calm and peaceful. Batman and Amygdala first fought when he was being manipulated by Jeremiah Arkham , however Batman was able to beat him despite his size. He was also one of the inmates released by Bane and was controlled by the Ventriloquist , however Batman was able to beat Amygdala again. Nightwing Amygdala was set free while under his medication and soon became a friend of Nightwing . He was also a warden for Lockhaven Prison. Amygdala was living in the apartment that Blockbuster destroyed in his attack on Nightwing.

Key facts

Amygdala is of human origin and first appeared in "The Last Arkham: Part Three". The character is published by DC Comics. With 118 recorded issue appearances, Amygdala ranks among the most featured characters in comics.