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Who Is Dr. Psycho? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Dr. Psycho (DC Comics): Doctor Psycho is a bloodthirsty maniac with an intense hatred of women. He is a psychic super-villain with vast mind control & astral trapping powers

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Dr. Psycho is a DC Comics comic book character, the alter ego of Edgar Cizko, with over 352 comic issue appearances. Doctor Psycho is a bloodthirsty maniac with an intense hatred of women. He is a psychic super-villain with vast mind control & astral trapping powers who acts as an enemy to Wonder Woman. His insane motives are violently sadistic.

Who is Dr. Psycho?

Origin Dr. Edgar Cizko, Dr. Psycho is a telepathic criminal and sworn enemy of Wonder Woman . He was once a psychologist who was often mocked and ridiculed by his peers for his studies in psionics and the power of the mind, even giving him the moniker "Dr. Psycho", causing him to swear vengeance on all who mocked him. He later developed vast psychic powers that allowed him to enter and sometimes shape people's dreams, control minds, and project illusions. Creation Doctor Psycho was created by William Moulton Marston , creator of Wonder Woman and a psychologist. His character was created with a strong hatred of women.

Key facts

Dr. Psycho is of human origin and first appeared in "Battle For Womanhood". The character is published by DC Comics. With 352 recorded issue appearances, Dr. Psycho ranks among the most featured characters in comics.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Dr. Psycho?

Doctor Psycho is a bloodthirsty maniac with an intense hatred of women. He is a psychic super-villain with vast mind control & astral trapping powers who acts as an enemy to Wonder Woman. His insane motives are violently sadistic.

What is Dr. Psycho's real name?

Dr. Psycho's real identity is Edgar Cizko.

When did Dr. Psycho first appear?

Dr. Psycho first appeared in "Battle For Womanhood".

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