Who Is Doctor Poison? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Doctor Poison is a DC Comics comic book character, the alter ego of Marina Maru, with over 121 comic issue appearances. Doctor Poison disguises her gender with a bulky costume and is an expert in all things poison.

Who is Doctor Poison?

Creation The Pre Crisis and current Rebirth incarnation of Doctor Poison first appeared in Sensation Comics #2 and was created by William Moulton Marston and Harry G. Peter . The Post Crisis version of Doctor Poison first appeared in Wonder Woman Vol. 2 #151 and was created by Eric Luke and Matthew Clark . This version of the character was reinvented for DC's New 52 iniative but as of Rebirth has been reconned out of existence. Major Story Arcs Pre-Crisis Doctor Poison I In 1942 Princess Maru became Doctor Poison, who disguises her gender via a bulky hooded costume and mask. Dr. Poison was a Japanese "princess", spy, chief of the Nazi Poison Division, and Chemical Research Chief of the Japanese Army .

Key facts

Doctor Poison is of human origin and first appeared in "The Menace of Dr. Poison". The character is published by DC Comics. With 121 recorded issue appearances, Doctor Poison ranks among the most featured characters in comics.