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Who Is Doctor Alchemy? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Doctor Alchemy (DC Comics): Albert Desmond used a special gun to commit crimes as Mr. Element. Later, he discovered the fabled Philosopher's Stone and used it to do battle with a

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Doctor Alchemy is a DC Comics comic book character, the alter ego of Albert Desmond, with over 183 comic issue appearances. Albert Desmond used a special gun to commit crimes as Mr. Element. Later, he discovered the fabled Philosopher's Stone and used it to do battle with a number of heroes, most often the Flash.

Who is Doctor Alchemy?

This article is about Albert Desmond, the first Mr Element and Doctor Alchemy. For the second Mr Element, see Alexander Petrov . For The Alchemist, see Curtis Engstrom . Origin A chemist by trade, Albert Desmond suffered from dissociative identity disorder. While one personality was a law-abiding scientist, the other was a criminal. This criminal personality took on the identity of Mr Element, and used his chemistry knowledge to commit crime. Following a confrontation with the Flash , he was sent to jail. His emblem shall be the model of a carbon atom.

Key facts

Doctor Alchemy is of human origin and first appeared in "Around the World in 80 Minutes!; Master of The Elements". The character is published by DC Comics. With 183 recorded issue appearances, Doctor Alchemy ranks among the most featured characters in comics.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Doctor Alchemy?

Albert Desmond used a special gun to commit crimes as Mr. Element. Later, he discovered the fabled Philosopher's Stone and used it to do battle with a number of heroes, most often the Flash.

What is Doctor Alchemy's real name?

Doctor Alchemy's real identity is Albert Desmond.

When did Doctor Alchemy first appear?

Doctor Alchemy first appeared in "Around the World in 80 Minutes!; Master of The Elements".

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