Who Is Dorothy Spinner? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Dorothy Spinner is a DC Comics comic book character, with over 100 comic issue appearances. A young girl from Kansas who became an honorary, and eventually, full fledged member of the Doom Patrol. She has the ability to bring her imaginary friends to life.

Who is Dorothy Spinner?

Origin Dorothy Spinner was given up for adoption by her biological mother at birth. Dorothy was then adopted at a young age by a mid-western couple who lived on a farm. Due to a facial deformity, Dorothy had an ape-like appearance, her face had strong ape-like features and her arms were incredibly hairy. Due to this she was constantly the target for bullying, thus, she was kept at home, isolated from the rest of the world. It was in her isolation that she discovered her power - the ability to bring her imaginary friends to life. Dorothy eventually came across the Doom Patrol and was given the title of honorary, and then full, membership. Creation Dorothy Spinner was originally created by Paul Kupperberg , Erik Larsen and James Sanders III . She made her first appearance in Doom Patrol #14 - Order and Doom .

Key facts

Dorothy Spinner is of human origin and first appeared in "Order and Doom". The character is published by DC Comics. With 100 recorded issue appearances, Dorothy Spinner ranks among the most featured characters in comics.