Who Is Ultra-Humanite? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Ultra-Humanite is a DC Comics comic book character, the alter ego of Gerard Shugel, with over 258 comic issue appearances. Originally a fragile, old human male with advanced intellect, the Ultra-Humanite moved his mind into an albino ape. Now Ultra-Humanite uses his intellect and powerful telepathy to battle the Justice Society of America, and the Justice League.

Who is Ultra-Humanite?

Origin The first foe of Superman , Ultra-Humanite is a mad scientist confined to a wheelchair with dreams of world domination. Considered to have a profound intellect, he owned many enterprises to fund his villainous escapades. Creation Ultra-Humanite was created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster , first appearing in Action Comics #13. They created him to be the physical opposite of Superman. Ultra-Humanite was Superman's first recurring villain. Character Evolution Strong and Fierce Ultra-Humanite is an evil scientist, obsessed with ruling the world. He was Superman's only foe until he was replaced by a similar looking Lex Luthor by the end of the Golden Age. Shuster and Siegel had Superman kill Ultra-Humanite, and the mad scientist was thought to be gone forever.

Key facts

Ultra-Humanite is of human origin and first appeared in "The Swamp of Satan". The character is published by DC Comics. With 258 recorded issue appearances, Ultra-Humanite ranks among the most featured characters in comics.