Who Is Doctor Voodoo? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Doctor Voodoo is a Marvel comic book character, the alter ego of Jericho Drumm, with over 655 comic issue appearances. Born in Haiti, Jericho Drumm left for America to become a doctor. When he received word that his brother was dying because of a Voodoo Curse, he got revenge by learning Voodoo from Papa Jambo, thus becoming an indispensable ally to Doctor Strange, Black Panther, and the Avengers.

Who is Doctor Voodoo?

Origin How it began Jericho Drumm was born in Haiti, where he was surrounded by a native culture that embraced voodoo and magic. Jericho left behind his younger brother Daniel and went to New York City, where he studied psychology. After 12 years away from his homeland, Jericho returned to Haiti to find that his brother had become a the Houngan Supreme and was in conflict with an rival sorcerer who claimed to be empowered by a spirit god called Damballah. Daniel was badly injured from his last battle with his rival sorcerer and was about to die. Daniel died, but not before he made Jericho take an oath, Daniel made Jericho promise that he would take the ways of their ancestors and avenge him. Jericho agreed and went to be train by the soccer Papa Jambo. Some time after Jericho found out that Papa Jambo was the last living lord of Loa, Papa Jambo intended that Jericho would be his successor. Papa Jambo summoned the spirit of Daniel and bound it to Jericho's soul.

Key facts

Doctor Voodoo is of human origin and first appeared in "Brother Voodoo". The character is published by Marvel. With 655 recorded issue appearances, Doctor Voodoo ranks among the most featured characters in comics.